Find a list of outdoor events taking place in 2026.
This list is a brief overview of outdoor events scheduled in 2026.
Contact the Outdoor Events team for more information about these events.
Contact the Outdoor Events Office to find out about outdoor events on council-owned land.
A 10-mile run for 10,000 participants at Hove Lawns.
A free star gazing event with South Downs National Park at Brighton i360.
Altra Brighton Half Marathon, a 5k and 10k run for 9,000 participants at Hove Lawns and Madeira Drive.
Maverick Trail Run and Marathon, a trail run and marathon for 10,000 participants at Stanmer Park.
Brighton Miles, run, jog or walk a mile – suitable for families and people of all ages and abilities at Preston Park.
Brighton Marathon and 10k, a marathon and 10k run for up to 20,000 runners at Hove Lawns, Madeira Drive, Preston Park and Black Rock.
Coles Funfair – open Thursdays to Sundays at The Level.
Caravanserai - pop-up world of performance – fringe event at St Peters North.
SpiegelGardens – music, drag, comedy, club nights, cabaret, magic, family and kids shows – fringe event at Victoria Gardens.
The Lady Boys of Bangkok, Full Moon cabaret show – fringe event at Preston Park.
Land Beyond Festival, live music and DJs at East Brighton Park.
Rotunda Theatre, a fringe venue with various performances at Regency Square.
Brighton Festival venue with various performances at Hove Lawns/promenade.
Brighton Festival venue with various performances at Black Rock.
Children’s Parade, Brighton Festival at Madeira Drive, New Road.
Foodies Festival, a 5,000 capacity food, drink and music event at Preston Park.
Beach Meditation, a free event, open to all at the seafront near the West Pier.
Historical Commercial Vehicle Society Run, a London to Brighton run at Madeira Drive.
Run to the Sea, a 50k trail run for 500 participants at Hove Lawns.
Brighton Backyard Ultra, a run for 180 participants at Stanmer Park.
Barulho Samba, free pop-up sessions at New Road and St Peters Square.
The Great Escape Festival, listen to live music and discover new bands - taking place citywide, including on the beach, New Road and Jubilee Street.
Bton Festival at The Avenue.
Land Beyond, The Park Series & Noughty 90s Festival, 90s dance artists at East Brighton Park.
PistonHeads Sunday Service, performance, luxury, and enthusiast cars at Madeira Drive.
Gandeys Circus, magic, music and myth under the big top at Preston Park.
Coles Funfair, rides, games and side stalls at Victoria Park.
Soapbox Science, celebrating women in STEMM at Brighton & Hove Beach by the i360.
RSPCA Summer Festival, a fundraising event at Braypool.
London to Brighton Classic Car Run, a vintage vehicle rally at Madeira Drive.
Dog Fest, featuring a dog show, performance, music, food, and fun at East Brighton Park.
Bark in the Park, a community dog show at Queens Park.
Theatre in the Park, a community event at Davis Park.
The Big Help Out, a family-friendly festival connecting community and causes at Hove Park.
Brighton 10-mile, a flat and fast 10-mile run for ages 17+ at Maderia Drive and Black Rock.
Beach Meditation, a free event, open to all at the seafront near the West Pier.
Could Be Real, tribute bands and artists music festival at Hove Lawns.
Glorious Day, a music festival at Hove Lawns.
Inflatable 5k Run, jump, run and bounce through a 5k inflatable obstacle course at East Brighton Park.
Lions Rottingdean Fayre, a community event at Rottingdean Green and Kipling Garden.
British Heart Foundation (BHF) London to Brighton Bike Ride, a cycling event for 13,000 riders at Madeira Drive, the Beach and Black Rock.
Brighton Seven's Festival, a rugby festival at Waterhall.
London to Brighton Electric Vehicle Rally, food, drink, EV test drives, stunts, awards and party at Madeira Drive.
Classic Car Show, see classics, supers and past master models (all pre-2005) at Hove Park.
Cancer Research Brighton Bumper Weekend, a fundraiser at Stanmer Park.
Pier to Pier Swim, a historic open water swim event at Brighton seafront.
March of the Mermaids, an annual parade of mermaids, mermen and sea creatures to raise awareness of marine and beach conservation at Hove Lawns,
Pier to Pier Swim, a historic open water swim event at Brighton seafront.
Park Live Brighton, a music festival at Stanmer Park.
Brighton 5.30, 5 km, promoting a healthy lifestyle through non-competitive running or walking in the heart of the city at 5:30 am on a working day at New Road.
Brighton Bear Weekend, bringing bears together for friendly fun at Dorset Gardens.
PTA Summer Fiesta, a community event at Hove Park.
Brighton Fitness Festival, a weekend of workouts, seminars, exhibitions, healthy food, drink and competition at Hove Park.
Yoga on the Beach, a free session at Brighton beach near West Pier.
On the Beach, music and DJs at Brighton beach and Madeira Drive
Taste of the Caribbean, food, funfair, cocktails, competitions and bands at Hove Park.
Trans Pride, an event celebrating trans lives and gender diversity at Dorset Gardens and New Steine Gardens.
Lions Saltdean Gala, a community fayre at Saltdean Oval.
Castle to Coast, a point-to-point triathlon adventure at Hove Lawns.
On the Beach, music and DJs at Brighton beach and Madeira Drive.
Barco Bash, a celebration of diversity, culture and community at St Ann's Wells Park.
Ape Origins, a team fitness challenge at Hove Lawns.
Bounce, family fun days with inflatable castles, slides and an assault course at Hove Park.
Circus Zyair, family entertainment with acrobats and stunts at Hove Lawns.
Coles Funfair, rides, games and side stalls and Saltdean Oval.
B&H Frontrunners Rainbow Run, a LGBTQ+ running group raising funds for charity at Hove Park.
Pride on the Park, celebrating 35 years of Pride in Brighton at Preston Park.
Pride Parade, 300,000+ strong, all-singing and dancing carnival of colour celebrating this year’s theme, The Power of Love, at Hove Lawns.
Pride Street Party, bringing the community together for a spectacular weekend in Kemptown (to be confirmed).
Pride campsite, a pop-up, weekend camp with celebratory atmosphere at Waterhall.
Parkside, car and skate show at The Level.
Theatre in the Park, performing Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at Davis Park.
Coles Funfair at Hove Park.
Magic of Thailand, Thai food, drinks, crafts and dance at Preston Park.
Young Actors day workshop and performance at St Ann’s Well Park.
The Revel Puck Circus, contemporary circus performances at Victoria Gardens.
Lagoon Festival, a community event at Hove Lagoon.
Brighton & Hove Triathlon, a multisport event at Hove Lawns.
South Coast challenge, walk, run or jog event at Hove Park.
Helping Paws, an annual fun dog show at Saltdean Oval.
Ace Café Reunion, rev up and ride with the rockers’ motorbike convention at Madeira Drive.
Brighton Comedy Gardens, live stand-up, food and drink at Preston Park.
Amaze's storybook trail of benches throughout the city.
Coles Funfair, rides, games, food, and drink at The Level.
Brighton 50/50, a 50k run at Stanmer Park.
Skyline London to Brighton Cycle Ride, a cycle race for 6,000 riders at Madeira Drive.
Boundary Festival, live music, DJs, food, and drink at Stanmer Park.
RM Sotheby's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, a vintage vehicle rally at Madeira Drive.
Brighton 10k, a runner's race at Hove Lawns and Madeira Drive.
Burning the Clocks, a winter solstice parade with paper lanterns at Madeira Drive.
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