Best Events In January

Head to Artista on Brighton Square for a night full of laughs, thanks to An Evening With Joe Thomas. The actor and comedian will be discussing The Inbetweeners and more, celebrating eighteen years since the show's debut.

You'll get to hear all about his favourite moments and behind-the-scenes gossip, and he'll be taking questions from the audience too.

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.

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.

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.

Kick off the new year with Brighton's naughtiest secrets on Brighton's Naughtiest Secrets: Sex Shop Tour & Scandalous Treasure Hunt. Begin inside a legendary adult boutique, where your host guides you through behind-the-scenes stories, surprising toys, and games with cheeky prizes.

Then take to the streets to uncover the city's risqué past, from royal mistresses and hidden tunnels to the UK's first official nudist beach and wild annual festivals. By the end, you'll see Brighton in a whole new light, armed with stories, secrets, and laughs.

Grab tickets to a fabulous detective game with Brighton's Big Gay Hunt. When Drag Race star Tayris Mongardi misplaces her performance kit, it's up to you to retrace her steps and recover the treasures that keep the show dazzling. Over 90 minutes, you'll explore 12 iconic city locations, solving puzzles via a dedicated app and puzzle pack while learning about Brighton's rich LGBTQ+ history.

Perfect for puzzle lovers, drag fans, and anyone looking for a unique city adventure, this outdoor escape-room-style experience combines laughter, teamwork, and a touch of glamour. Travel around 2km of the city centre, embrace your inner superstar sleuth, and save the night in one of Brighton's quirkiest and most colourful events. 

Every Sunday, The Charles Street Tap is hosting a brilliant cabaret show: Sally Vate Presents. Expect dazzling performances, drag routines and plenty of razor-sharp jokes.

Tickets are totally free, and you can expect two talented drag queens taking to the stage each week.

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. 

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.

Enhance your weekend with Qwerky's Bottomless Drag Brunch, featuring performances from some of the UK's finest drag acts. Over two and a half hours, you're treated to dazzling live shows while enjoying 60 minutes of bottomless cocktails - and with higher-tier tickets, you can upgrade to bottomless spirits, prosecco, or Cava.

Whether you opt for the Silver, Gold, or Platinum experience, you'll feast on a Thai-inspired menu with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, all while sipping unlimited drinks and soaking in the spectacle. Perfect for hen parties, celebrations, or just a weekend treat with friends, this is a brunch that promises laughter and glamour from £35 each.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.