Meet Graham and Ami, the Couple Behind Sully's, Mile Oak's New Cake Addiction
Sully's opened at 88 Valley Road in January 2026 and has already become Mile Oak's cake addiction fix and hangover cure. We spoke to Graham and Ami, the couple behind it, about Monsters Inc nicknames, stormtrooper mishaps, cookie pies and why nobody should have a life without good cake.
Love Supreme Jazz Festival returns to the South Downs this weekend
Europe's largest outdoor jazz festival lands at Glynde Place, just 20 minutes from Brighton, from 3 to 5 July 2026. Loyle Carner, Ezra Collective and De La Soul headline a huge weekend of jazz, soul and funk.
A summer celebration of George Michael comes to Brighton Seafront
Rob Lamberti, the UK's number one George Michael tribute, brings Wham! and the solo hits to Central Park on Brighton Seafront on Sunday 5 July 2026. An open-air evening of Careless Whisper, Faith, Club Tropicana and more.
Rum and Reggae Fest brings a full day of sunshine sound to Brighton seafront
Rum and Reggae Fest lands at Central Park on Brighton Seafront on Saturday 4 July 2026, with Gentleman's Dub Club, The Skints, Mad Professor, Don Letts and more, plus a full Jamaican carnival village.
Man charged after two men injured in Brighton knife attack
A man has been charged after two men were injured in a knife attack on Sillwood Street in Brighton. Members of the public detained the suspect until police arrived. A 33-year-old has been charged and the case is before the courts.
Bus crashes into Trafalgar Street shop in Brighton
A double-decker bus collided with a shop on Trafalgar Street in Brighton city centre this afternoon. Sussex Police have confirmed a damage-only collision with no injuries, and the road has reopened.
Doorstep Phone Repair Comes to Brighton and Hove with 3DS Mobile Direct
A Brighton technician is bringing expert iPhone, Samsung and Google Pixel repairs straight to your door across Brighton and Hove, with a free WhatsApp diagnosis and a no fix no fee promise.
Brighton and Hove Comic Con comes to Brighton Dome this September
Brighton is getting its very own Comic Con. Brighton and Hove Comic Con lands at the Brighton Dome on 5 and 6 September 2026, a full weekend of film, gaming, cosplay and celebrity guests. Here is everything you need to know, including tickets.
Brighton and Hove sets out a plan to strengthen its visual arts scene
Brighton and Hove has launched Re:Frame, a new report setting out how to protect and grow the city's visual arts scene. The council says creative industries contribute over £1.5 billion and support 16,000 jobs, but the sector faces funding cuts and lost venues.
Brighton and Hove secures £4.7 million government funding for fire safety in council homes
Brighton and Hove City Council has secured £4.7 million in government funding for fire safety work on the outer walls of nine high-rise council blocks, with the total expected to reach over £6 million. Councillors decide on the plans at Cabinet on 29 June.
Brighton and Hove awarded Council of Sanctuary status at Jubilee Library ceremony
Brighton and Hove City Council has been awarded Council of Sanctuary status, recognising its commitment to welcoming refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Councillor Mitchie Alexander received the award at a Refugee Day ceremony at Jubilee Library on 20 June.
Stevoo Hide and Luan Luan write a birthday song for Manu Chao and it goes viral
Brighton-based artists Stevoo Hide and Luan Luan wrote a tribute to Manu Chao called Ciao Manu Chao, recorded it live with Luan on sax and released it on his 65th birthday. The video has passed 200,000 views.
First Blind Woman to Swim the Channel Backs Brighton Sea Swimming Day for the Blind
Paralympic champion Melanie Barratt is backing Gateway to the Sea, a new accessible sea swimming day at Sea Lanes Brighton on 27 June, helping blind and partially sighted people gain confidence in open water.
Groove Cartel Brings a Free Three Night Summer Series to Brighton Seafront
Brighton events brand Groove Cartel launches its Summer Series at Tide Night Club this July, three Saturday nights with secret line-ups and free entry before 12:30 am, powered by ImJustBrighton.
Five Dances, Five Systems of Belief, Entasi Dance Company Comes to Roedean Theatre This July
Brighton youth dance company Entasi brings its bold new show How to Hold an Ice Cube to Roedean Theatre on 18 July 2026, five pieces exploring identity, technology and what it means to be human. Tickets from £12.
25 Years of Indian Summer: How a Brighton Favourite Became a City Institution
Indian Summer celebrates 25 years on East Street in June 2026 with a brand new menu, a live jazz and Indian dance anniversary celebration, and a BRAVO Best International Cuisine 2026 win.
Bootleg Beatles Bring the Fab Four to Brighton Seafront This June
The world's No.1 Beatles tribute band plays Central Park on Brighton Seafront on Friday 26 June 2026, with support from Rolling Stones tribute The Rolling Clones. Here is everything you need to know.
The Road to Nashville Brings Live Country Music to Brighton Seafront This June
A full day country music festival is coming to Brighton seafront on Sunday 21 June 2026, with live tributes, line dancing, rodeo bull, axe throwing and barbecue at Central Park on Madeira Drive.
Brighton Shuts Down the Far Right: Eight Arrests, 4,000 on the Streets and Fatboy Slim on the Decks
South East Patriots attempted to march through Brighton on 13 June 2026. Eight people were arrested. Around 4,000 counter-protesters from the Carnival Against Fascism shut them down. Fatboy Slim played the streets.
Fatboy Slim Played a Free Set Outside Brighton Station as Thousands Shut Down the Far Right
Norman Cook, Fatboy Slim, played an impromptu free DJ set outside Brighton station on 13 June 2026 as 4,000 counter-protesters shut down a far-right rally. Covered by NME. He later said: "So proud of our City today. No place for hate."