A self-pour wine bar opens in the Lanes on Monday, Lewes holds its Bonfire on Thursday, Albion play Getafe, and Hove Cricket Ground puts on its fireworks night on Saturday. Here is what is on in Brighton and Hove from Monday 2 to Sunday 8 November 2026.
Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 November
Vagabond Wines opens at 3-4 Duke Street in the Lanes on Monday 2 November. Guests pour their own taster, half or full glass from self-pour machines, choosing from more than 100 wines by the glass. The bar has two floors, with 79 indoor seats and 18 outdoor seats.
On Tuesday 3 November, Councillor Bella Sankey, the leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, holds a leader's ward surgery for Patcham and Hollingbury. It runs from 1pm to 3pm at Patcham Community Centre in Ladies' Mile Road, and you need an appointment.
Thursday 5 November: Bonfire Night, Lewes and Albion
Thursday is Bonfire Night. The Met Office forecasts sunny intervals in Brighton, 11C and less than a 5 per cent chance of rain, with gusts of up to 25 mph.
Lewes Bonfire takes place the same night. Roads close from 4.45pm, and from 5pm trains are not expected to stop at Lewes, Falmer, Cooksbridge, Glynde or Southease until normal service resumes on Friday 6 November. The last train out of Lewes to Brighton leaves at 4.44pm. Organisers ask people who do not live in Lewes to stay away. Our Lewes Bonfire guide has the full details.
Albion are away at Getafe in the Conference League on Thursday, with a kick-off of 8pm UK time. Our Albion fixtures guide has the date and every game to January.
Saturday 7 November: fireworks, VegfestUK and an ice rink
The main organised fireworks display in Brighton and Hove is Fireworks Night at Hove Cricket Ground on Saturday 7 November, run by Sussex Cricket. The gates open at 5pm, the pre-show entertainment starts at 5.15pm and the fireworks begin at about 7pm. Standing tickets cost £15 for adults and £12.50 for under-16s, and tickets must be bought in advance. Our Brighton and Hove Bonfire Night guide has the prices and rules.
Earlier in the day, VegfestUK Brighton runs from 11am to 6pm at the Hilton Metropole on Kings Road. Tickets are £10 plus a booking fee in advance or £12 on the door, and under-16s go free.
Worthing Ice Rink opens on Saturday 7 November at Steyne Gardens and stays until 21 February 2027. Off-peak tickets cost £12 for adults and £11 for children. Our ice skating guide has the details, plus Portsmouth On Ice, which opens on 21 November.
Sunday 8 November and what is coming next
Sunday 8 November is Remembrance Sunday. ImJustBrighton will publish the Brighton and Hove arrangements once they are confirmed.
Looking ahead, the Dishoom Permit Room Diwali party at the Royal Pavilion is on Thursday 12 November, and the Regency coffee morning at Steine House is on Friday 20 November.
Is something happening this week that we have missed? Email info@imjustbrighton.co.uk and we will add it.
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