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February

Brighton Half Marathon
Brighton Seafront
The Sussex Beacon charity organise the Brighton Half Marathon. It is their biggest annual fundraising event to support the specialist HIV care centre in Brighton.
This ... More

Brighton Seedy Sunday
The Corn Exchange
The UK's biggest and longest-running community seed swap event.
Everyone welcome, from the seasoned gardener to first timers. Plenty of advice available.
10.00am-4.30pm

Tel: 01749860039 ... More

March

Lanes Market
Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street

Pioneer Motorcycle Run
Madeira Drive
Mid March
For more info contact the Sunbeam Motorcycle Club on 01892 535671. ... More

April

Brighton Marathon
Preston Park
The second largest marathon in the UK!
The first mile takes you around Preston Park before you head out on this superb route taking in much of ... More

Jaguar Run
Madeira Drive
Late April
Around 350 Jaguar cars from across this iconic car's range and history take a leisurely ride from London via a few beauty spots on the ... More

Jukebox and Retro Fair
Brighton Racecourse
Early April
The ONLY Jukebox Fair of the Year.
Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton

A Fun filled family day out.
Loads of stalls selling jukeboxes, records, vintage clothing, posters, retro ... More

London Philharmonic Orchestra
Concert Hall, Brighton Domw
Welcome to the 2008/09 London Philharmonic Orchestra season at Brighton Dome.

Saturday 8 November 2008 | 7.30pm Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto 2 Tchaikovsky Suite 3 Gennadi Rozhdestvensky conductor Viktoria Postnikova piano.

Saturday ... More

Morris Minor Rally
Madeira Drive
Early April
Around 200 cars take part in the run, and there is little razzle-dazzle about the day. There's only a couple of stalls selling memorabilia. Many ... More

May

Brighton Festival
Various venues
Throughout May
Ticket Office:
Tel: 01273 709709

General enquiries:
Tel: 01273 700747 Email: info@brightonfestival.org ... More

Brighton Fringe Festival

Horse Driving Trials
Stanmer Park
Early May
National three day & Regional two day events held across the country with the Brighton event being the opening event to the season.
For more information ... More

Mackerel Fayre
Brighton Fishing Museum and Quarter
Late May
Blessing Of The Nets and the mackerel, organised by the Brighton Fishing Museum and Fishing Quarter. ... More

Spring Food Fair
Hove Lawns
Late May
A Foodies Festival, with a Chef's theatre and masterclasses to join in. ... More

June

Brighton Fashion Weekend

13th - 15th
The stage is set, the models are ready and the venues have been confirmed for the first ever Brighton Fashion Weekend (www.brightonfrocks.com). Brought to you ... More

London to Brighton Bike Ride
Madeira Drive
Mid June
Organised by the British Heart Foundation, it is a 54 mile cycle ride from London to Brighton to raise vital funds to help beat ... More

London to Brighton Classic Car Race
Madeira Drive
The run for all pre-1985 Classic Cars
This professionally run event provides a memorable day out for all classic car owners who enjoy driving their vehicles, ... More

July

Brighton Carnival

Brighton Kite Festival
Stanmer Park
Brighton Kite Festival is one of the longest, if not the longest, running kite festivals in the UK. It has been running for the past ... More

The Garden Gadabout

On Sundays in early July, many private gardens in Brighton and Hove open their doors to the public to raise funds for a local charity. ... More

August

Loop
Victoria Gardens

Pride Parade & Park Event
Preston Park
Early August
The Pride Parade sets off at 11am from Madeira Drive next to Brighton Pier, arriving at Preston Park around 1pm.
Tel: (01273) 775939
Email: office@brightonpride.org ... More

September

Big Beach Boutique Brighton
Madeira Drive

Brighton & Hove Food & Drink Lovers Festival
Various venues
A whole month of tasty events throughout Brighton and Hove. ... More

Brighton 50/100 Bike Ride for Marie Curie Cancer Care
Preston Park
Late September
A choice of 100 mile or 50 mile routes starting and finishing in Preston Park in Brighton.
From the start at Preston Park the ride ... More

Brighton Early Music Festival
Various venues
Historic music and dance events at various venues throughout Brighton.

For more info please email: deborah@bremf.org.uk ... More

Brighton Live

Brighton Wellbeing Festival
Brighton Racecourse
Held at the spacious Brighton racecourse.
Easy access and plenty of free onsite parking.

Free goodie bags for the first 250 visitors
Brighton Wellbeing Festivals get chic ... More

National Speed Trials
Madeira Drive
Early September
Staged since 1905 and showcasing a wonderful range of cars and motorcycles racing along Brighton’s historic beachfront.
Free event. ... More

October

Apple Day at Stanmer Park
Stanmer Park

11am – 5pm
A wonderful, free, annual family event in and around the orchards of Stanmer Park. Apple Day features masses of apple-themed activities including: orchard ... More

Brighton Early Music Festival
Various venues
Late October

Festival of World Scared Music

Jewish Film Festival
Various venues

Live & Love Music
The Coalition

Paramount Brighton Comedy Festival

Mid - late October

November

BRIGHTON CRAFT FAIR
Corn Exchange
The Finest Showcase For Affordable Craft in the South East

Brighton Craft Fair is back, and once again looks set to attract the capacity crowds and ... More

Christmas Crackers Market
New Road/Jubilee Street
New Road/Jubilee Street
Working with the Cultural Quarter to bring a traditional Christmas atmosphere to the city centre - with the Theatre Royal Lights Switch ... More

Cine City - Brighton's film festival

Late Nov - Early Dec
Since 2003 CINECITY have presented screenings and special events that have taken place outside of the cinema; from old police cells and hotels, swimming pools ... More

London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
Madeira Drive
Early November
The Royal Automobile Club's annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR) is the world's longest running motoring event. It attracts entrants from all ... More

December

Big Brighton Christmas Fair
Sallis Benney Theatre
Early December

12pm - 5pm
£1 Adults Children Free.

This christmas the Sallis Benney Theatre is bringing you another fantastic fair, filled with over 40 stalls of locally made, hand-crafted ... More

Brighton & Hove Artists Open House Christmas Festival

This festival takes place during the first three weekends of December.

The Artist Open Houses Christmas festival offers visitors the opportunity to buy original and ... More

Brighton Christmas Market
Churchill Square Piazza
An annual German Christmas Market with beautifully decorated chalets bursting with ideas for presents.

Phone:07817410046
Email:contact@gobsmacked-uk.com ... More

Burning the clocks - winter solstice celebration

21st December
Every year on 21st December, the shortest day of the year, Same Sky – Brighton’s community art charity – produces a much-loved free event in ... More

Royal Pavilion's Christmas Ice Rink
Royal Pavilion
A hugely popular real ice rink is open to the public from November to January. It is romantic and twinkly as ever, with a pop ... More

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