What's On in Brighton

Sea Life Brighton - Standard Admission — Kick off the day with something genuinely magical beneath the waves at SEA LIFE Brighton, where sharks glide overhead and seahorses drift past in their own unhurried world. It is one of those rare attractions that works just as well for curious adults as it does for wide-eyed kids, and with half-term in the air, the timing could not be better. Doors open at 10:00am — check the website for pricing and to book your slot.

Grandmaster Flash — This is not a night you can afford to sleep on: Grandmaster Flash, one of the founding fathers of hip-hop and a genuine living legend, takes the stage at Brighton Concorde 2 at 7:30pm. The man who helped invent scratching and pioneered the art of the DJ set is bringing decades of history and energy to one of Brighton's most beloved mid-size venues. Check the website for tickets, and move quickly — this kind of bill does not come around often.

The Secret Comedy Club Open Mic AKA See You Next Tuesday — Tucked inside the warmly bohemian Artista Cafe and Gallery, this open mic comedy night is a brilliant Tuesday treat — just £5 to spend an evening watching fresh voices find their feet and the odd seasoned performer absolutely nail it. The name is a wink, the atmosphere is loose and convivial, and you will leave with your sides hurting from laughter. Kicks off at 7:00pm, so you can make it a proper evening out without losing the whole night.

UGLY — Patterns is one of Brighton's most dependable homes for adventurous live music, and UGLY lands there at 7:00pm with exactly the kind of raw, boundary-pushing energy the venue was built for. Whether you already know the name or are walking in cold, this is the sort of gig that reminds you why seeing live music on a weeknight in a small room is one of life's genuine pleasures. Check the website for tickets and details.

Samsara — For just £4, Samsara at The Volks Nightclub is one of the most ridiculously good-value late nights Brighton has to offer this Tuesday. The Volks sits right on the seafront beneath the arches, and its low ceiling and booming sound system make it one of the most intimate and euphoric club spaces in the city. Doors at 10:00pm — bring a jacket for the walk home along the sea.

CU Next Tuesday | Hot Ghoul Halloween| 27/10/2026 — If you want to round off the night with full Halloween abandon, Quarters Brighton has you covered with this gloriously named Hot Ghoul special, running from 10:30pm and costing just £5–£7. Costumes, camp chaos, and a dancefloor that will still be shaking long after midnight — it is the kind of night that makes you genuinely love this city. Get your tickets early and dig out something suitably ghoulish to wear.