The year in Brighton
The big moments of the year in Brighton: Brighton Christmas Market, London to Brighton Veteran Car Run and more, with their dates.
Brighton Christmas Market
The Christmas Market at Valley Gardens, in front of the Royal Pavilion, open from noon to 9pm every day, as Brighton & Hove City Council lists it.
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
Veteran cars drive from London to Brighton, usually on the first Sunday of November, and finish on Madeira Drive. The 2026 run was on Sunday 1 November.
Brilliant Brighton Festive Afternoon
Brilliant Brighton's festive afternoon in the city centre, from 2pm to 6pm.
Brighton Marathon Weekend
Marathon weekend: the Brighton Marathon starts in Preston Park, and the weekend also has a 10K and the Brighton Miles.
Brighton Festival
The city's arts festival, run by Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival. The 2026 edition was its 60th, with over 25 free events, performances and workshops.
Artists Open Houses
Artists and makers open their homes, studios and workshops to the public across Brighton and Hove, on the weekends of the festival.
Brighton Fringe
An open-access festival: anyone can register an event and find a venue, with no selection of artists. It runs for a month, from early May into early June.
The Great Escape
A festival for new music across venues in the city, with a conference alongside.
Brighton & Hove Pride
Brighton & Hove Pride has a community parade and the Pride on the Park concerts, which in 2026 ran on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August.
Brighton Dome Comedy Festival
The Brighton Dome Comedy Festival fills the Dome's halls with stand-up. The 2026 edition ran from 16 to 25 October.
