Things to do in Brighton this August: your complete guide
A packed month of nights out and days in across Brighton and Hove
The city does not slow down for the summer holidays. Late-night house at the seafront clubs, candlelit Vivaldi, drag cabaret in Kemptown, a jungle takeover, the Bank Holiday Mod Weekender and a football tech arena open every day, here is everything worth leaving the house for in Brighton and Hove for the rest of August.
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Friday 21 August · Clubbing & dance
Twisted Disko Fridays at Horizon
House, disco and late-night anthems at the seafront club under the arches. Horizon, 11 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL.
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Friday 21 August · Clubbing & dance
Free the Jungle with Samurai Breaks
High-energy, no-compromise jungle as Samurai Breaks steps into Quarters. Quarters, 5-6 Marine Parade, BN2 1TA.
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Friday 21 August · Clubbing & dance
Twisted Frequencies presents Creepy Deep
Creepy Deep's first UK appearance, straight from Brazil, across two rooms. Volks Club, 3 Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN.
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Friday 21 August · Clubbing & dance
Deep Transmission VIII: TR808
A night of groovy, melodic techno at the city's independent music school and venue. WaterBear, 2 Manchester Street, BN2 1TF.
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Saturday 22 August · Clubbing & dance
N.A Events presents Jamie Fielding
A huge night of house on the seafront at the city's best-loved live venue. Concorde 2, 286A Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN.
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Saturday 22 August · Clubbing & dance
Horizon presents After Dark x Odela Sound
A full night of house music and immersive production at the seafront club. Horizon, 11 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL.
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Saturday 22 August · Clubbing & dance
IGLU Sessions at Tide
A nostalgia night bringing the 2016 party sound back by popular demand. Tide, Marine Parade, BN2 1TL.
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Saturday 22 August · Clubbing & dance
epidemik Brighton Takeover
Two rooms of mayhem and RC1 sound for a proper all-nighter. Volks Club, 3 Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN.
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Saturday 22 August · Clubbing & dance
Summer Shakedown at The Railway Inn
A Pikes-inspired tropicana house party out in Portslade. The Railway Inn, Station Road, Portslade, BN41 1GA.
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Saturday 29 August · Clubbing & dance
Planet V: Summer All-Dayer
Two arenas of drum and bass, including Liquid V out on the outdoor terrace. Concorde 2, 286A Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN.
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Saturday 29 August · Clubbing & dance
Good People Vol VIII: Summer Terrace Party
An indoor and outdoor all-day end-of-summer terrace party. The Tempest, 43-44 Marine Parade, BN2 1PE.
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Bank Holiday weekend · Bank Holiday
The Brighton Ska Train Weekender
Three nights of ska, 60s reggae, bluebeat, rocksteady and 2Tone revival at the seafront's underground club. Volks Club, 3 Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN.
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Tuesday 18 August · Live music
The Acoustic Night
A community night built around attentive listening, with a run of intimate performances. The Bees Mouth, 10 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1AE.
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Wednesday 19 August · Live music
Holiday Ghosts + Nina Winder-lind
A prolific four-piece bringing their hip-shaking, head-nodding indie to the city, with support. Brighton, see listing for venue.
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Thursday 27 August · Live music
Jazzy Jeff plus Robert Luis
The magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff with Robert Luis of Tru Thoughts and DJ Outbreak. Quarters, 5-6 Marine Parade, BN2 1TA.
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Thursday 27 August · Live music
Good Times Are Over! (DustbinKids)
Raw, high-energy sounds from Brighton's own DustbinKids. Brighton, see listing for venue.
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Sunday 30 August · Live music
Absolute Amy: Live in Brighton
The UK's number one Amy Winehouse tribute. Patterns, 10 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL.
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Tuesday 18 August · Cabaret
Cabaret nights at The Birdcage
Kemptown's home of cabaret, seven nights a week, with a different show each evening and a long happy hour early on. The Birdcage, 11-12 Marine Parade, Kemptown, BN2 1TL.
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Friday 21 August · Comedy
The Secret Comedy Club
Brighton's best small comedy club and a Fringe audience-choice winner, up-and-coming and established acts side by side. Artista Cafe, 68 Waterloo Street, Hove, BN3 1AG.
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From Saturday 22 August (runs to December) · Cabaret
Madam Lola's Cabaret & Vaudeville
Circus, spectacle and debauchery beneath a historic copper dome, on selected nights right through to December. Madam Lola's, central Brighton.
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Wednesday 26 August · Comedy
Rotunda Comedy
The monthly stand-up night returns from its summer break, in a lovely park cafe-bar. Rotunda Cafe Bar, Preston Park, BN1 6SD.
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Saturday 29 August · Theatre
The Ultimate Mod Revue
A high-voltage, feel-good show of singalong Mod anthems, timed for the Mod Weekender. Brighton, see listing for venue.
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On through August · Comedy
Komedia Comedy Club
The city's anchor comedy venue, three top acts and an MC, named best in the south a record number of times. Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, North Laine, BN1 1UN.
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Saturday 22 August · Classical
Max Richter: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
A candlelit reworking of the famous cycle in a beautiful Kemptown church. The 6pm sitting has a waiting list, so move fast. St George's Church, St George's Road, Kemptown, BN2 1ED.
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Sunday 31 August · Opera
The Barber of Seville
A young, vibrant professional company bring Rossini's classic complete with all its comedy and colour. Brighton, see listing for venue.
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Sunday 31 August · Wellbeing
Wild Roots: The Intentional Table
An immersive wellbeing gathering built around functional food and connection. Brighton, see listing for venue.
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Bank Holiday weekend · Bank Holiday
Brighton Mod Weekender
The city fills with sharp suits, scooter runs and a full programme of music for the weekender's 21st year. Across Brighton and the seafront.
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On through August · Family
Ballpark, Brighton Marina
Sussex's first football tech arena and sensory space, with 11 pro activities, a sports bar and karaoke. Brighton Marina, BN2 5UT.
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On through August · Family
SEA LIFE Brighton
The world's oldest aquarium, home to 5,500 creatures, an easy all-weather day out. Marine Parade, BN2 1TB.
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On through August · Family
Learn to Play Pokemon TCG
Get started with the Pokemon Trading Card Game with local Pokemon Professors, great for beginners and families. Brighton, see listing for venue.
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On through August · Family
Pondemonium Silent Disco
Immerse yourself in the music through headphones at this playful silent disco. Brighton, see listing for venue.
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On through August · Wellbeing
Yoga on Rottingdean Terraces
Gentle seafront yoga at the iconic Rottingdean Terraces with a stunning coastal view. Rottingdean Terraces, BN2 7HR.
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On through August · Exhibition
Grim Glory: Lee Miller's Britain at War
A major exhibition from the Lee Miller Archives, on display through the second half of the year. Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Royal Pavilion Gardens, BN1 1EE.
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On through August · Culture
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
A rolling programme of arts and culture exhibitions in the heart of the city. Royal Pavilion Gardens, BN1 1EE.
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