What's On in Brighton
Monday 03 August 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Brighton does what Brighton does best on this sun-soaked Monday in August — it serves up something for absolutely everyone, from wide-eyed little ones pressing their noses against illuminated tanks to seasoned gig-goers ready to have their minds bent by some of the most technically jaw-dropping guitar work on the planet. The city is alive with that particular late-summer energy, salty air and all, so step away from the deckchair and dive in.
Highlights
Sea Life Brighton - Standard Admission — Right on the seafront, Sea Life Brighton is one of those rare attractions that genuinely enchants at any age — whether you are four years old and shrieking at a shark or quietly mesmerised by a jellied drift of moon jellyfish as an adult. Doors open at 10:00am, making it the perfect way to spend a bright Monday morning before the beach crowds properly descend. Check website for up-to-date ticket prices and to book your slot in advance.
Animals As Leaders — If you have never encountered Animals As Leaders live, prepare yourself — this Washington DC trio play a brand of progressive metal so intricate and ferocious it tends to leave audiences standing slack-jawed somewhere between awe and disbelief. Chalk is a cracking mid-sized venue tucked under the arches near Brighton Station, all exposed brick and brilliant sound, and it will be an intimate setting for a band who sell out rooms twice the size. Doors open at 6:30pm — check website for ticket prices and do not sleep on this one.