Patterns
Weekends at Patterns are all about daytime revelry and nighttime dancing. With bottomless brunch parties, fun interiors and regular guest DJs spinning the biggest beats, these guys know how to have a good time.
Quirky vintage shops, charming cafes and colourful bars are all good and fun, but that only really accounts for a small part of what this seaside beauty's got to offer. Delve a little deeper and you'll find an array of raucous club nights, immersive cocktail experiences, seasonal pop-ups and more fun things to do around the city, both day and night. See for yourself in our guide to the best events in Brighton.
Last edited by Izzah Kazi
Last updated on 15th April 2024
Weekends at Patterns are all about daytime revelry and nighttime dancing. With bottomless brunch parties, fun interiors and regular guest DJs spinning the biggest beats, these guys know how to have a good time.
The Bootlegger turns 10 this year and is throwing an anniversary party to celebrate. Nestled on the beachfront, this Prohibition-themed speakeasy will be hosting live music and DJ sets on the 5th of May, and asking revellers to come in their finest 50s and 60s attire. Tickets are £15 each to the event that boasts an all-night happy hour, meaning you can sip on signature concoctions like salted caramel espresso martinis for less.
@ Charles Street Tap on Saturday 27th April 2024
One of the steamiest events in Brighton this summer, the Boy Toy Bottomless Brunch is bringing you a saucy selection of very buff performers and a hilarious drag host to keep you entertained with everything from acrobatics to topless waiters.
Renowned for hosting some of the best events in Brighton, Proud Cabaret is synonymous with fun nights out. Go to one of its many shows like the Secret Burlesque Society or swing by the glamorous Kemptown palace and watch a number of fabulous burlesque acts, acrobats, fire-breathers and other brilliant performers.
@ Charles Street Tap on Saturday 18th May 2024 and 6 other Saturdays
One of the best events in Brighton this summer, the Bougie Drag Bottomless Brunch is bringing you an incredible afternoon with some of the country's fiercest queens, including Imani Versace, Norvina Michaels and Honey Foxx. Head down to Charles Street Tap where the afternoon will also feature bottomless drinks and tasty burgers, as well as DJs playing all afternoon.
@ Forbidden Nights Brighton on Saturday 27th April 2024 and 40 other Saturdays
If you're after something a little saucy in the town, you best head to Forbidden Nights Brighton Ultimate Sexy Circus. Expect a top-notch show filled with plenty of talent and torsos, followed by a photo opportunity with the cast and free entry into Shooshh. Sign us up.
@ Dead Wax Social on Every Wednesday
Dead Wax Social is delivering tunes, trivia and tasty food at MC Cashback's Music Quiz. Taking place every Wednesday, this fun event in Brighton will test you and your pals' song knowledge as you feast on 2-4-1 sourdough pizzas and sink some craft pints.
@ Brighton i360 on Sat, 25th May 2024 @ 15:00 - 20:00
Taking place on the second May bank holiday, Discoliscious is a must-visit event that's bringing roller skating and amazing live music to Brighton i360. Beachside views are guaranteed here, while you skate or dance for five hours to tunes from DJs Jemma Bolt, Denise Van Outen and Xarnder. There will be a cracking saxophone performance from the talented Jam Saxx as well, with tickets starting from just £17 each.
Inject a little fun into your life with YO! Brighton's awesome sushi school events. Head on over to its Jubilee Street venue to learn all about this Japanese favourite. From salmon nigiri to cucumber maki, you'll get to make it all and eat it all afterwards. Sign us up.
Head to The Brunswick to see The Benoit Viellefon Hot Club championing the swinging tunes that were so popular in Paris in the 1920s and 30s, which became famous in nightclubs and cafes for their hints of American jazz and now-romanticised French music. For an elegant evening out complete with live performances, look no further.
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Named as one of the top small comedy clubs around, Artista Cafe & Gallery's hilarious weekly shows are hands-down some of the best things to do in Brighton. Expect a diverse mix of talented newcomers and well-known faces that'll have you laughing from start to finish.
@ North Laine Brewhouse on Thursday 25th April 2024 and 4 other dates
The perfect weekend event? If you're a lover of craft beers then this tour and guided tasting at North Laine Brewhouse is for you. Or, if you fancy a mid-week party, Sounds Familiar Music Quiz takes over on various Thursdays.
@ Victoria fountain on Various dates from Saturday 27th April 2024
Boogie Shoes are taking you on a hilarious part-singing and all-dancing tour of Brighton. The quirky event will guide you past the main streets and landmarks while playing a soundtrack of party classics through your headphones for you to bop to.
@ The Charles Street Tap, Brighton on Every Saturday
Kemptown's Charles Street Tap is serving up some of the hottest events in Brighton every Saturday. The LGBTQ+ friendly late-night bar is offering half-price drinks until 9pm, before DJs take to the decks and turn things up a notch.
@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Brighton on Various dates from Wednesday 24th April 2024
Who knew getting locked up could be so much fun? A strong contender for the top quirky events in Brighton, Alcotraz is immersing you in the inmate underworld at its prison-themed cocktail experience. Don your orange jumpsuits and prepare for a night of liquor smuggling.
@ The Walrus on Saturday 27th April 2024 and 33 other Saturdays
Need a fun-packed event for a special occasion or just to treat yourself? Gamestars Drag & Cabaret Bottomless brunch have got you covered. Be sure to pop into The Walrus for top-notch food with 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, alongside the wildest boylesqye entertainment and performances.
While home to one of the South East's favourite comedy shows, Komedia is also a hub for all things music, cabaret, spoken word and clubbing. Head on over for mates, dates, family and more for one helluva cracking evening out in the North Laine.