The first month of the year is a time of parties and clubbing for some, sweat pants and duvet days for others. Whether you've got that 'new year, new me' mindset or are looking for some wallet-friendly experiences to cure the winter blues, we've got just the thing. So get ready to feast your eyes on our pick of Brighton's best events in January.
@ Brighton Train Station on Various dates from Tuesday 11th August 2026
Searching for group things to do in Brighton this January? Join The Great Game Outdoor Treasure Hunt. Explore the stunning cobbled streets or hidden seaside corners in a bid to find clues. The reward for solving the riddles? Discounted food and drink at a nearby boozer.
@ The Breakfast Club Brighton on Saturday 15th August 2026 and 5 other dates
You can always rely on The Breakfast Club for Brighton events this weekend in January. Venture inside on a Saturday from 1pm for two hours of unlimited prosecco, Kentucky-style boozy iced tea or beer, alongside a breakfast dish. Think pancake stacks drizzled in maple and eggs galore.
If you're after events in Brighton for January 2026, then get ready to laugh your socks off at The Secret Comedy Club. You can expect a lineup of up-and-coming acts or popular names who will grace the stage with their wittiest jokes. Grab tickets to See You Next Tuesday for a fiver, or Wednesday's Gag Factory for the same low price.
A quirky bar located on the beachfront, The Tempest is the place to be for unique fun this month. They're hosting all sorts of brilliant events, from crafting sessions designed to help you be more productive to late-night DJ sets.
Some of these are even free to attend, and there are cracking range of drinks available at the bar too.
@ The Mesmerist on Every Saturday
A cool venue in The Lanes, The Mesmerist hosts bottomless brunches every Saturday afternoon. This comes with two whole hours of unlimited drinks, including beer, prosecco or cocktail jugs.
You can choose any of their brunch dishes to go with it, featuring the likes of huevos rancheros, nachos and breakfast burritos.
Get set to sing your heart out at Lucky Voice Brighton. It's a mash-up of private karaoke rooms, a top-notch cocktail bar, and a late-night party space. Head down for a wild night out singing in one of seven karaoke pods, each loaded with over 12,000 songs, plus a fab cocktail speakeasy and a DJ on Saturdays. If you want the whole experience, check out their bottomless karaoke brunch pouring free-flowing bubbles.
@ The Fitz Regent on Every Thursday
Fire up your brain cells and test your general knowledge at The Fitz Regent's weekly quiz night. Taking place every Thursday, you and your teammates have the chance of winning £50 by triumphing in a variety of rounds like the musical 'spot the intro', missing vowels and picture questions featuring logos, celebrities and more.
@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Brighton on Various dates from Tuesday 11th August 2026
Spice up your January and be a part of Brighton's one-of-a-kind, theatrical cocktail experience, Alcotraz: Cell Block One-Three. Grab your friends and be prepared to smuggle liquor past the guards in an orange jumpsuit, which will be used by inmates to make delicious concoctions.
From Bougie Drag Bottomless Brunches complete with performances from the UK's leading queens to an Absolutely Britney Brunch show with the country's number one tribute act, Fabulous Brunch Events are pairing huge performances with food and bottomless drinks. That's not all though, since there's a bingo, drag and buff boys-fuelled event too.
From beer pong to shuffleboard, interactive darts, ping pong and even cornhole, North Laine Brewhouse has plenty of activities for you to get stuck into alongside your mates this January - perfect for some competitive socialising. Aside from that, there's a great quiz night to get involved in.
@ Lost+Found Taproom on Every 1st Saturday of the month
Lost+Found Taproom sure know how to throw a free-flowing fiesta. This January on the first Saturday of the month, snap up tickets from £29 to its Bottomless Prosecco Brunch And Grazing Table and sip on unlimited fizz for two hours, plus feast on a delicious platter from Fiveways Deli.
@ Forbidden Nights Brighton on Saturday 22nd August and Saturday 5th September 2026
Forbidden Nights have teamed up with Ironworks Studios to create the ultimate girls' night out. With tickets starting from £25, this hot and hilarious show is perfect for a hen do or simply just a raucous get-together with pals. Think men in uniform and plenty of six-packs.
An iconic Brighton landmark, Royal Pavilion is a stunning palace that blends Indian-inspired domes and minarets with Regency glamour. Explore the inside to discover dazzling decor - from striking chandeliers to ceilings painted with birds of paradise.
The gardens are just as gorgeous, promising luscious, manicured lawns and pathways winding around the green space.
