What's On in Brighton

Sea Life Brighton - Standard Admission — Start the day beneath the waves without getting your feet wet — Sea Life Brighton is one of those places that genuinely delights whether you are six or sixty, and on a summer Thursday the crowds are manageable and the atmosphere is wonderfully unhurried. Sharks glide overhead in the ocean tunnel, jellyfish drift like slow fireworks, and the seahorse displays have a quiet, almost meditative beauty. Doors open at 10:00am, and pricing is best checked on the website as deals and family tickets vary — either way, it is a morning well spent.

Joanne McNally: Pinotphile — If you have not yet seen Joanne McNally live, tonight at Brighton Dome is your chance to understand what the fuss is about — and the fuss is entirely justified. Her Pinotphile show pairs a razor-sharp comic mind with an affectionate, chaotic love of wine and life, delivering the kind of stand-up that has you howling one moment and nodding along with uncomfortable recognition the next. The Dome is a magnificent room for comedy, the atmosphere will be electric, and the show kicks off at 8:00pm — check the website for tickets before they disappear entirely.

The Waiters + Spex Appeal + Words from Billy B.Morell — The Prince Albert is one of those intimate Brighton venues that just gets it right — and on Thursday evening it is hosting a triple bill that feels genuinely exciting for anyone who likes their live music unpredictable and their pints cold. The Waiters bring the hooks, Spex Appeal bring something altogether more leftfield, and spoken word from Billy B.Morell gives the whole night a literary edge that sets it apart from your average gig. Doors are from 8:00pm, pricing is on the website, and if you love discovering new acts in a room where you can actually feel the music, this one is for you.

Sabotage Thursdays — When Thursday night refuses to be a school night, Sabotage at The Volks Nightclub is where Brighton's night owls end up — and there is a reason this night keeps pulling a crowd. One of the oldest electric railway arches in the world now hosts some of the city's most infectious dancefloor energy, and Sabotage has carved out a reputation for doing exactly what it says without any pretension. Kicking off at 11:00pm and priced at just £0–£4 on the door, it is one of the most generous nights out in the city — especially if you want to dance until the seagulls start up.