We're great all year round, but we're so much better when the sun is out in full force. From raucous beachfront shindigs to bottomless brunches galore, there's certainly plenty to do here. To make this marvellous party season a little easier to navigate, we've compiled a collection of the finest goings-on with our recommendations for the very best events this summer in Brighton.
As summer approaches, Tempest really comes into its own. Its beachfront terrace becomes a suntrap for daytime drinks, while the interiors offer a cooler, bass-driven escape after dark. May's lineup - including Jac Jac, Coloursound, and English Disco Lovers w TAXI - sets the tone for a season of sun, music, and late nights by the sea.
Bogan Bingo is crashing into Komedia Brighton with a night of chaotic comedy, retro tunes, and bingo like you've never seen before. Tickets are just £14, so grab your mates and get ready for a wild ride through 80s/90s nostalgia and Aussie antics.
Brunch just got bogan. For £40, the Bogan Bingo Bottomless Brunch serves up 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, a tasty brunch dish, and all the outrageous entertainment of the original show - perfect for a Saturday session with serious attitude.
@ The Bootlegger Brighton on Saturday 26th September 2026 and 13 other Saturdays
The all new Bottomless Brunch by Bootlegger is the party you'll never want to leave. After prosecco to welcome you through the door, there's tasty plates to share and 90 minutes of free-flowing drinks.
To keep you moving, there's an epic throwback playlist packing in everything from disco grooves to party classics. All this is yours for just £39.32.
@ Outside Theatre Royal New Road Brighton on Saturday 26th September 2026 and 31 other Saturdays
Searching for summer events in Brighton this 2026? Look no further than Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Tours. Join the one and only Boogie Ruth as she provides hilarious commentary, all while you are guided across the gorgeous town (and dancing to disco beats). If you've ever wanted to be a part of a flashmob, now's your chance. Tickets start from £25 each and you'll meet at the cafe at the Old Steine Gardens, next to the Victoria Fountain before getting your groove on.
PIZZUP...on the beach is the ultimate seafront party this summer, hosted by popular party bar Patterns. This is an inclusive and welcoming party where a £30 ticket secures you two free glasses of prosecco and tasty snacks, alongside all the best house, hip hop and RnB tunes from DJ Mr Hayward and DJ FackAttack. This five-hour event promises lots of fun and even more glitter, so what are you waiting for? And if free-flowing mimosas and bloody mary's are more your jam, snap up tickets to its bottomless brunch, taking place every Saturday.
@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Brighton on Various dates from Sunday 20th September 2026
If you're after summer events in Brighton today, you're going to want to check out Alcotraz: Cell Block One-Three. This immersive cocktail experience will have you dressed in orange jumpsuits and smuggling in booze past the guards to be used to make delicious cocktails. Your tipples will be whipped up by inmates who know a thing or two about serving; just be careful you don't get caught though, as the eagle-eyed Warden is out to get you.
@ Brighton Train Station on Various dates from Sunday 20th September 2026
When it comes down to summer events in Brighton this weekend, The Great Game Outdoor Treasure Hunt Brighton is a firm choice. Gather your mates, form your teams and explore the coastal streets; wander past iconic places in the city as you uncover clues and solve riddles in a bid to find the mystery X. Have you got what it takes?
@ Forbidden Nights Brighton on Saturday 24th April 2027 and 10 other Saturdays
Did someone say it's the summer of sexy? Yes, they did, and those people were the buff men in Forbidden Nights. Whether you're planning a hen do, birthday party or are simply just looking for a bit of hot and heavy fun, this event is for you. Watch as hench guys in uniform take to the stage to perform far from the typical show: think interactive bits, singalongs and more. Tickets begin from £25 each and include the chance to snap some pictures with the cast as well as access to the afterparty at Pryzm.
Chuckle your way through the upcoming months with tickets to The Secret Comedy Club's Saturdays at Artista Brighton. Tickets start from only £7.50 each which is steal considering the amount of laughs you'll be leaving with. Expect top tier headliners from the stage and TV with support from some of the best up and coming names on the circuit.
Step into another world this summer at the magnificently magical Royal Pavilion. All Indian-inspired domes and minarets wrapped Regency glamour, this place was designed to dazzle - and it still does.
Built for the flamboyant Prince Regent (later King George IV), this seaside palace is dripping in oriental fantasy, with gilded dragons, shimmering chandeliers and ceilings painted with birds of paradise. Outside, the lush, manicured lawns and romantic pathways are made for meandering.
Outside Brighton, in High Weald near Haywards Heath, Wakehurst is a beautiful 500-acre wild botanic garden. Once a grand Elizabethan estate, it's now a living mosaic of ornamental gardens, sweeping woodlands, meadows and wetlands.
At its centre, the historic Wakehurst Mansion is surrounded by natural beauty. Expect luscious lawns, carpets of bluebells and pathways waiting to be explored.
If the sun's shining, be sure to make the most out of Brighton's gorgeous beach. From crackin' restaurants touting ocean views to volleyball and sunset BBQs, this waterside retreat is one of our favourite spots come summertime. Gather your mates and whack on the sunscreen (weather permitting), as it's the ideal spot to munch fish and chips, or people-watch as wheel-enthusiasts rollerblade down the promenade.
