What's On in Brighton

Sea Life Brighton - Standard Admission — Start your Thursday with something genuinely otherworldly — the luminous tanks and hypnotic creatures of Sea Life Brighton have a way of slowing time down and reminding you how extraordinary the natural world is. Doors open at 10:00am, making this the perfect morning adventure for families, curious minds of any age, or anyone who just fancies being quietly amazed before lunch. Check the website for the latest ticket prices and booking details.

Freya Ridings - Mother of Pearl Tour — Freya Ridings brings her stunning Mother of Pearl Tour to Brighton Dome at 7:00pm, and if you have ever heard that voice fill a room you will know this is not one to miss. Her piano-led anthems have a rare emotional power — the kind that turns a concert into a shared, almost sacred experience — and the Dome is one of the finest venues in the south to catch it. Check the website for ticket availability, and go prepared to feel things.

Comedy & Jazz — Artista Cafe And Gallery on a Thursday evening is one of Brighton's most charming propositions — an intimate, warm space where comedy and live jazz collide for just £10 a head at 7:00pm. It is the sort of night where you might discover a new favourite comedian or find yourself utterly seduced by a saxophone solo you did not see coming. Perfect for a low-key but genuinely joyful midweek evening out.

Tom Gilbey: Absolute Filth — Tom Gilbey takes to the stage at The Old Market at 7:30pm with a show titled Absolute Filth, which tells you pretty much everything you need to know about the tone — and promises an evening of sharp, unapologetic comedy that will have you howling. The Old Market is a brilliant room for stand-up, intimate enough that nowhere feels like a bad seat, and at £30 this is a proper night out with a comedian who clearly has no interest in playing it safe. Book ahead.