Live Music in Brighton

From underground dive jaunts and booming bass sounds to cracking seaside whips for live wonderment, Brighton is a cauldron of sound on any given day thanks to our penchant for live music and bands alike. If you have a hankering for the strum of an acoustic guitar while you sip on a cocktail, then check out our recommendations for some of the best live music venues in Brighton and discover a wealth of lavish live sounds and sweet underground bands on our seaside shores. 

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Last updated on 30th April 2025




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The Secret Comedy Club

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You'll find The Secret Comedy Club at Artista on Brighton Square, voted the Best Venue in the Brighton Fringe Awards for 2021. And while they may be best known for their hilarious stand-up shows, you'll also find live music here on a regular basis.

Check out their lineup of brilliant performers, in an intimate space that really lets you connect with the music. Tickets start from as little as £5 per person, and there's a fully stocked bar on site.

The Brunswick

The Brunswick in Hove is a hidden gem for live music enthusiasts. With up to 14 live shows a week, this venue offers an eclectic mix of genres, ranging from jazz to heavy metal. The Main Venue, with its 130-capacity space, and the intimate Cellar Bar (60-capacity) make it the perfect spot for everything from intimate gigs to vibrant late-night shows.

Whether you're catching a local act or a touring band, the atmosphere here is always electric. Plus, during Brighton Fringe and The Great Escape, The Brunswick really comes alive with comedy acts and all-day music events.

Casablanca Jazz Club

Party hearty schmoozing and jazz nights reign supreme in Brighton's Casablanca Jazz Club where glitzy lights and high heels are replaced with basement shindigs and dusty ceilings. Authentic in their nights and local in their musical names, Casablanca keeps music in a traditional light, boasting intimate atmospheres and a barrage of sound come sun down. 

Idle Hands

Bringing the party every weekend, Brighton's Idle Hands puts on a great selection of live music nights, from local upstarts to their house band, The Jones Street Boys, who play every Thursday. Head down to the Queens Road pub for the chance to sample some excellent beers and some great tunes.

Bohemia

Ah, something for the more sumptuous of music lovers. You may not have a penchant for rowdy basement bars and guitars strewn across the stage, but how about some of the finest cocktails in Brighton and a smattering of sultry jazz? Host to a selection of live jazz and music every Thursday night, Bohemia slow things down a little for a night of mixology mastery and smooth sounds.