What's On in Brighton

Nick Cope's Family Show — The beloved children's musician and former Dodgy frontman brings his warmly eccentric songs to The Old Market, and if you have never watched a room full of four-year-olds lose their minds to a song about a peculiar dog, you are genuinely missing one of life's great joys. With two shows to choose from — 11:00am or 2:00pm — there is no excuse for missing it, and at £17 it is a genuinely special way to spend a few hours with little ones. The Old Market is a gorgeous venue that makes everything feel like a proper occasion.

Dancehall Day - Party Summer'26 Closing Party — Summer does not go quietly here — it goes out with bashment, bass, and a dancefloor that smells faintly of rum punch, and The Mesmerist is the perfect intimate setting for this sun-soaked send-off. Kicking off at 3:00pm, this is a rare chance to start your Saturday night ridiculously early and feel absolutely no guilt about it whatsoever. Tickets are £8–£15 and the vibes, we are reliably informed, are priceless.

Urzila Carlson - Fatty On a Yacht — The South African-New Zealand comedian Urzila Carlson is a force of nature on stage — sharp, self-aware, and with a gift for making an audience feel like they are in on the joke rather than the butt of it. She plays Brighton Dome twice today, at 4:00pm and 8:00pm, so there is really no wriggling out of seeing her if you fancy a proper, side-splitting evening out. Check the website for pricing and snap up tickets before they go.

Memory Box: Disco in The House w/ Joe Goddard (Hot Chip) — Joe Goddard of Hot Chip is one of those rare DJs who makes a room feel genuinely communal — his sets move between classic house, boogie, and euphoric disco in a way that feels less like a playlist and more like a conversation. Patterns Brighton is the ideal room for it: low ceilings, good sound, and a crowd that actually dances. Doors at 5:00pm and tickets from £10–£14 make this an easy yes.

The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays — The clue is right there in the name — you will not know exactly who is on until you are in the room, which is half the thrill of a night at Artista Cafe And Gallery. This intimate, candle-lit setting makes every punchline land harder and every awkward pause funnier, and the mix of acts tends to be genuinely eclectic rather than predictably safe. At £18–£20 from 7:00pm, it is a brilliant alternative to another forgettable dinner reservation.

Moody Disco: SOSA — Concorde 2 is a Brighton institution, and when it hosts a night with a name like Moody Disco you know the selectors take their craft seriously — expect deep, hypnotic house and disco that rewards patience and movement in equal measure. SOSA headlines from 11:00pm and tickets range from £15–£45, reflecting just how much the serious dance music crowd rates this one. If you want to end Saturday in the most Brighton way imaginable, this is it.