What's On in Brighton
Sunday 01 November 2026 · This weekend · City guide
November arrives in Brighton and the city isn't even slightly slowing down — from the shimmer of the ocean deep to the sweat and soul of a Sunday dance floor, there is a full spectrum of brilliant things to throw yourself into today. Whether you are coaxing the kids out of their Sunday-morning stupor, easing into the week with some euphoric house music, or dressing up for a legendary night of brass and heartbreak, Brighton has you completely covered.
Highlights
Sea Life Brighton - Standard Admission — Start the day somewhere genuinely otherworldly — Sea Life Brighton is a stone's throw from the seafront and remains one of the most transportive experiences the city offers, whether you are five or fifty-five. Walk beneath sharks, come face to face with rays, and lose yourself in the hypnotic drift of jellyfish while the November wind howls outside. Doors open at 10:00am, making it the perfect anchor for a family morning; check the website for up-to-date pricing before you go.
Brighton Sundae w/ Marcia Carr — Patterns on the seafront has built a fierce reputation for championing forward-thinking electronic music, and Brighton Sundae is its beloved Sunday ritual — a warm, inclusive afternoon rave that refuses to let the weekend end quietly. This week Marcia Carr takes the helm, bringing her characteristically deep and soulful sound to a room that always feels like it is in on a glorious secret. Kicking off at 1:30pm and priced at a very generous £2–£12, this is the kind of afternoon that turns into a memory.
Dexy's Midnight Runners — Come on Eileen is one of those songs that needs no introduction, but Dexy's Midnight Runners have always been so much more than a single — a band of restless, romantic ambition who poured everything into their music. Catching them at Brighton Dome at 7:00pm is a proper Sunday evening event, one of those gigs where the audience sings every word back with the kind of collective joy that makes the hairs on your arms stand up. Check the website for ticket availability and pricing, and do not leave it too long.