What's On in Brighton
Sunday 27 September 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Sunday the 27th of September is not your average wind-down day in Brighton — the city has its foot firmly on the accelerator, welcoming a fresh wave of students to the coast while the nightlife scene cranks into gear with characteristic seaside swagger. From a noon dance party that blurs the line between day and night to a pair of freshers bashes that promise to be the first great story of a new academic year, Brighton is doing what it does best: making sure nobody goes home wishing they had gone out.
Highlights
Minxed: Next Gen w/ Mini Da Minx — Kick off your Sunday the unconventional way — on the dancefloor of the legendary Volks Nightclub, tucked right beneath the arches on the seafront, from noon onwards. Mini Da Minx headlines this forward-thinking club event pitched squarely at the next generation of Brighton ravers, so expect a room full of energy, bass, and the kind of afternoon that makes the weekend feel twice as long. Check the website for ticket details and get in early — a midday party at Volks is a rite of passage in this city.
F*CK ME It's Freshers - Brighton — Freshers week collides with Sunday night at Horizon, and the result is exactly as gloriously unhinged as you would hope — doors open at 10pm and the room will be packed with first-years writing the opening chapter of their Brighton story. At just £10 to £14, this is an affordable rite of passage, and Horizon knows how to build an atmosphere that feels genuinely celebratory rather than just loud. If you are new to the city, or you simply remember what it felt like to be, this is the place to be.
F*CK ME! It'S FRESHERS 2026 — Also at Horizon Club from 10pm, this freshers special runs alongside its sister event to create one of the biggest student nights the city will see all year, with tickets priced between £9 and £14 making it one of the more accessible ways to dive headfirst into Brighton's nightlife. The venue has a reputation for high-octane nights and a crowd that arrives ready to make memories, and with the academic year barely out of the wrapper, the excitement in the room will be palpable. Snap up a ticket before they go — freshers nights in Brighton sell fast.