Discover what’s on in Brighton in 2025! From exciting events and festivals to live performances and unique activities.
Brighton Marathon
Scheduled for Sunday, April 6, 2025, the Brighton Marathon starts at Preston Park and takes you through Brighton’s city centre. The Marathon takes runners along the seafront and past landmarks, like Palace Pier, finishing at Hove’s Lawns.
Website: Home | Brighton Marathon Weekend
London to Brighton Bike Ride
Commencing on Sunday, June 15, 2025, the famous 55-mile bike ride starts at Clapham Common and ends on the scenic seafront of Brighton. The entry fee is £55, and the event is run by the British Heart Foundation, so all donations and fees go towards the charity-run organisation. Make sure to sign up on their website.
Website: London to Brighton Bike Ride 2025 | Get your place today – BHF
Land beyond
The Land Beyond Festival is planned to commence on the weekend of May 2, 2025 at Waterhall in Brighton. The festival offers day passes and weekend camping, from the starting rate of £39.99. The lineup includes artists such as Dizzee Rascal, Sub Focus, Bru-C, SASASAS, SOTA, Dimension, and Bugzy Malone, with more acts to be announced.
Website: Land Beyond Festival
Could be real
The 2025 tribute festival is back starting on June 13. The festival hosts a range of phenomenal tribute acts, such as ABBA, Arctic Monkeys, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Kings of Leon, Oasis and many more. The festival is praised for being the real deal.
Website: Could Be Real Tribute Festival On The Beach
Boundary
Located in Stanmer Park, Brighton, the festival will take place on September 27. It is the perfect way to start off a new academic year. Flooded with new university students, Boundary is a festival of electric dance music. Partnered with top brands like Red Bull, Nordic Spirit and Rox, the festival will be a day to remember. Book tickets through the Boundary Festival website.
Website: Boundary Festival | Stanmer Park, Brighton | Saturday 27th Sept 2025
On The Beach
On The Beach Brighton is set to return in July 2025, featuring a series of live music events on Brighton Beach. The lineup includes Bonobo presenting Outlier on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Bloc Party on Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Kaiser Chiefs on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The famous festival takes place right on Brighton’s seafront, with more acts and dates to be confirmed.
Website: On The Beach Brighton – July 2024 – Brighton Beach.
Trans pride
This annual event, celebrating the trans community, is set to take place on July 19, 2025. The celebrations advocate for trans rights and host a parade, performances and various activities throughout Brighton. Planning is still ongoing, with more details to be announced later in the year.
Website: Home – Trans Pride Brighton
Pride
Brighton and Hove’s Pride is easily the biggest Pride festival in the UK. Across the weekend of August, 2, 2025, it will be a standout event. With 3 events across Brighton city, there is so much to see.
- FABULOSO Pride in the Park: This is the main festival event featuring over 150 LGBTQ+ artists across 12 different entertainment areas.
- Pride Village Party: A vibrant celebration.
- Pride Community Parade: The annual ‘Carnival of Diversity’ parade.
Tickets start from £27. Be sure to book on the Brighton Pride website as it is a must-attend event.
Website: 2025 Book Tickets | Brighton Pride
Sub-focus Concorde
Sub Focus is a British electronic music producer and DJ, best known for his dubstep, house music and drum and base. On January 24, 2025, he is set to perform in Brighton at Concorde 2, from 11pm to 4am.
Website: Sub Focus Brighton | Concorde 2 | The Concorde 2 Brighton Fri 24 January 2025
Gary Barlow
Gary Barlow is set to perform at Brighton Centre on Thursday, May 15. The concert will feature special guest Brad Kella, with doors opening at 6:30pm. The concert is a celebration of his career, showcasing songs from both his solo career and his time within Take That. Tickets can be purchased through Ticket Master.
With tickets going on sale on November 29, 2024, availability is limited for the iconic artist. Please note, there is a limit of 4 tickets per person.
Website: Gary Barlow at the Brighton Centre
Kinky boots
Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS, which will tour the UK and Ireland from January 17, 2025, will make its debut at Theatre Royal Brighton. The musical will take place on Tuesday, March 25 to Saturday 29.
- Evening Shows: Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30 PM.
- Matinee Shows: Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 2:30 PM.
The cast includes Dan Partridge as Charlie Price, Courtney Bowman as Lauren, and Newtion Matthews as Lola. The cast have been previously praised for their outstanding performances in the UK. It is a must-see musical.
Website: Kinky Boots Tickets | Theatre Royal Brighton in Brighton | ATG Tickets
