What's On in Brighton
Monday 14 September 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Monday in Brighton refuses to play by the rules — and that is exactly why we love it here. From the glittering depths of the seafront aquarium to a basement comedy room fizzing with mischief and a live music venue that never sleeps, the city has stacked this particular Monday with genuine reasons to get out the door. Whether you are after wonder, laughter, or something that rattles your ribcage in the best possible way, today has you covered.
Highlights
Sea Life Brighton - Standard Admission — Start your Monday with something genuinely otherworldly — a wander through tanks teeming with sharks, seahorses, and rays just metres from the crashing waves of the seafront. Sea Life Brighton is one of those places that works its magic on every age group, turning a grey September morning into something luminous and strange. Doors open at 10:00am, so get in early to beat the crowds and linger as long as you like; check the website for current ticket prices.
Manic Mugday - Brightons No.1 Comedy Show (on a Monday) — For just five pounds, you can pack yourself into the Secret Comedy Club at 8:00pm and let a lineup of sharp, unpredictable comedians drag you headlong into a brilliantly daft evening. Manic Mugday has earned its crown as Brighton's premier Monday night laugh, and there is something wonderfully conspiratorial about a roomful of people who all decided a comedy club was the right call on a weeknight. Go with a friend, go alone — either way you will leave grinning.
VIENNA VIENNA — The Hope and Ruin is one of Brighton's most beloved small venues, and at 8:00pm it plays host to Vienna Vienna — an act whose name alone promises something cinematic and full of feeling. This is exactly the kind of intimate live music night that reminds you why seeing a band in a proper room, close enough to feel the bass, beats streaming at home every single time. Check the website for ticket details and grab yours before the word gets out.