Things to do in Brighton this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Brighton this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Brighton
Royal Pavilion
CultureOld Steine
Regency seaside palace with Mughal domes and chinoiserie interiors.
Brighton Palace Pier
FamilySeafront
Doughnut stands, helter-skelter and pin-machine arcades over the sea.
The Lanes
CultureOld Town
Twisting alleys of vintage shops, jewellers and indie cafés.
British Airways i360
FamilySeafront
Glass pod rising 162 m for 360° views from Beachy Head to Worthing.
Volk's Electric Railway
FamilyMadeira Drive
World's oldest electric railway — 1.5 km along the beach since 1883.
Where to eat
Cyan
$$$$Modern British · Hove
Tasting menu from Michael Bremner — fish-forward, no fuss.
The Salt Room
$$$Seafood · Seafront
Coal-grilled day-boat fish opposite the West Pier ruins.
Bincho Yakitori
$$Japanese · Preston Street
Smoky chicken skewers and sake flights — counter seats only.
Bardsley's
$$Fish & Chips · Baker Street
Family-run since 1926 — proper hake and mushy peas.
Live & on stage
The Great Escape
City-wide venues · May 14–17 · New-music festival
Brighton Pride
Preston Park · Aug 2–3 · Festival / LGBTQ+
Wildlife Festival
Brighton City Airport · Jun 7–8 · Dance / Hip-hop
Burning the Clocks
Madeira Drive · Dec 21 · Solstice Parade
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Royal Pavilion, Brighton Palace Pier, The Lanes. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.