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Brighton Dome Brighton Dome Backstage Tours Follow in the footsteps of legends like Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Beyoncé and many more in this special backstage tour. Catch a glimpse of the entrance to the tunnel to the Royal Pavilion, and discover some of the more surprising roles our iconic venue has played over […] |
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East Side Print Screen and Block Printing on Fabric Learn a range of techniques to develop your creative ideas into prints for fabric, tote bags, tea towels, wall hangings etc. This course offers participants the opportunity to create individual designs, repeating patterns or explore loose freeform approaches to printmaking for fabric. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, […] |
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Brighton & Hove National Trust Association Talk: The Story of Shippams, Chichester – WSCC Nichola Court Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AF Friday 2 October, doors open 2.00pm Non-members of the Association are very welcome to attend our meetings and the small entry charge includes tea/coffee, biscuits and good company!
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Brighton & Hove Museums Preston Manor Ghostly Gatherings Get in the spirit this Halloween and explore Preston Manor after dark, supposedly one of the most haunted houses in Brighton, for a ghost tour and exploration. Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6SD Fridays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 October 8.00–11.00pm £36 per person, members’ […] |
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Brighton & Hove Museums Mini Photographers: A Day for Families A day of hands-on creativity celebrating the launch of Mini Photographers published by Thames & Hudson, led by Joséphine Seblon (author), Robert Sae-Heng (illustrator) and exhibiting photographer Alma Haser. Be inspired by the book, try your hand at photocollage and experiment with photo-weaving and photo-sculptures. […]
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Rottingdean Whiteway Centre Ooooh! I remember that! The Evening Argus Photographic Archive 1930-1993 with Andy Garth With his guardianship of the Argus photographic archive, Andy will take us on a journey of the trivial to not so trivial events that have been a part of our local news, going as far back as the 1930s. […]
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Shoreham Wordfest Iain Dale: Have I Said Too Much? The LBC Radio and news commentator talks about his life in politics and media with Yasmin Alibhai-Brown The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WU Tickets £14 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
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BRIGHTON EMBROIDERY & TEXTILES Care, Repair and Re-wear Shirley will give a brief talk about her textile background/sustainability and the textile industry, with examples. You are encouraged to bring your own repairs and up-cycling and share ideas and advice. Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, Brighton BN1 8TA Guests pay just £5.00 for each of […] 
;A Gentleman Botanist Afoot in Sussex: A Walk on the Wild Side'. An illustrated talk in the church by Nick Sturt, Chair of the Sussex Botanical Recording Society on Sussex plants. Nick will celebrate the richness and variety of the county;s flora through a wander around some of the habitats. Sussex is home to a […] |
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Shoreham Wordfest Jonathan Freedland: Taking a Stand Guardian columnist and BBC presenter of The Long View, discussing his new book ‘The Traitors Circle’ in relation to today’s global politics The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, BN43 5WU Tickets £16 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
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Shoreham Wordfest David Bramwell: Ghosts of The Medicine Show An Odyssey into the Shamanic Roots of Popular Entertainment The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, BN43 5WU Tickets £12 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957 |
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East Side Print Screenprinting with Collage A creative course exploring screenprinting in conjunction with collage. Combine found images and photographs, print on different surfaces such as newspapers, paper dress patterns and coloured papers to create unique images. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Mondays 5–26 October 2.00–4.30pm £135.00 (Get 10% off with code ‘BHAC10’) […]
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Shoreham Wordfest Dr Anjana Khatwa: The Whispers of Rock Stories from the natural landscape told by this engaging Earth Scientist Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG Tickets £10 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957 |
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East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Tuesdays 15 September–13 […]
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Shoreham Wordfest Robin Lustig: And the Cello Came Too Former foreign correspondent with poignant family chronicle Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG Tickets £12 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957
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Shoreham Wordfest Afua Hirsch: Decolonising My Body Questioning perceptions of beauty and identity Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG Tickets £12 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957 |
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Brighton & Hove Museums Repatriation and Shared Heritage: Making Connections between Brighton and Botswana Discover the journey and learn the history of the 45 repatriated objects from the Khama III Memorial Museum in Botswana that were returned in May 2026. This event includes a special talk and premiere of a new short film. Museum Lab, […]
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East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Wednesdays 16 September–14 […]
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Shoreham Wordfest Michael Rosen: 80 Years Young The much-loved author and poet talking about his life and works Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG Tickets £25 www.shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957 |
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Shoreham Wordfest Natalie Haynes: Reimagining Medea Classical tales brought to life by the popular broadcaster and comedian Sussex Yacht Club, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6RF Tickets £16/£8 for under 18s www,shorehamwordfest.com or call 07515 800957 |
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East Side Print Screenprinting with Collage A creative course exploring screenprinting in conjunction with collage. Combine found images and photographs, print on different surfaces such as newspapers, paper dress patterns and coloured papers to create unique images. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Mondays 5–26 October 2.00–4.30pm £135.00 (Get 10% off with code ‘BHAC10’) […] |
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Brighton & Hove Museums Curator at Work: Secrets & Stories from the Collections A series of informal drop-in sessions across the Brighton and Hove Museum sites, where you can meet the curators who will be working in the galleries and talking to the public about their current projects. Central Gallery, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, […]
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East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Tuesdays 15 September–13 […] 
The Arts Society Brighton and Hove ‘Ravilious and the Lure of the Everyday’ – Illustrated lecture by Jo Walton Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD Members free, visitors £10 on the door (cash or card) Information: theartssociety.org/brighton-hove email: artssocietybh@gmail.com 
Brighton & Hove Camera Club Photography Speaker – TBA – see website https://bhcc-online.org/main-programme/ Hove Methodist Church, Portland Road, Hove BN3 5DR Visitors £5 on the door, members free Information: info@BHCC-online.org |
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Brighton & Hove Museums Secrets of the Royal Pavilion – Upper Chambers This tour will take you behind the scenes of the first floor in the Royal Pavilion, including secret stairs that lead straight to George's bedside and other hidden rooms and spaces normally closed to the public. Please note: this tour will use steep […] 
**CANCELLED** With apologies for the short notice, this talk has been cancelled due to unfortunate circumstances. Brighton and Hove French Circle Anne Boleyn – une ‘Presque Princesse’ française. Before becoming Queen of England, Anne Boleyn spent several years at the French court. Dr Estelle Paranque explores her early life – illustrated talk in French Brighthelm […]
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East Side Print Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Wednesdays 16 September–14 […] |
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East Side Print Screen and Block Printing on Fabric Learn a range of techniques to develop your creative ideas into prints for fabric, tote bags, tea towels, wall hangings etc. This course offers participants the opportunity to create individual designs, repeating patterns or explore loose freeform approaches to printmaking for fabric. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, […]
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BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Transform your Dreams Workshop – The Fine Hand A hands-on workshop for all ages which invites you to transform your own dreamscape into symbols and images. Fabrica, Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AG Tickets: £5 / under 18s free from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746 |
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East Side Print Printing with Natural Dyes Using plant dye extracts and plant materials, learn how to create a wonderful variety of colourful printing inks by combining these with natural thickeners. This course is aimed at those who have experience of screenprinting or block printing on fabric and would like to learn how to make […]
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BRIGHTON EMBROIDERY & TEXTILES Contemporary Goldwork Sue will lead this one day workshop, where we will be having fun experimenting with modern goldwork techniques. Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, Brighton BN1 8TA. For the cost of this day workshop and more information including booking a place email Sally: events@brightonembroidery.org or visit our website www.brightonembroidery.org |
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BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival A=415 Instrumental Workshop – led by Olwen Foulkes A chance to explore some baroque chamber music repertoire together with like-minded enthusiasts The Rose Hill, Rose Hill Terrace, Brighton BN1 4JL Tickets: £10 / under 30s £5 from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746 |
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Mondays 5–26 October 2.00–4.30pm East Side Print Screenprinting with Collage A creative course exploring screenprinting in conjunction with collage. Combine found images and photographs, print on different surfaces such as newspapers, paper dress patterns and coloured papers to create unique images. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG £135.00 (Get 10% off with code ‘BHAC10’) […] |
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Brighton & Hove National Trust Association Talk: Gothic Ghosts – Prof Marissa Linton Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AF Thursday 22 October, doors open 2.00pm Non-members of the Association are very welcome to attend our meetings and the small entry charge includes tea/coffee, biscuits and good company! |
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Brighton & Hove Museums Playing With Your Eyes: A Day for Families Join photographer Alma Haser and the Photoworks team for a day of hands-on photography trickery inspired by Alma’s work, on display in the museum for Photoworks Festival. Part of Photoworks Festival 2026. Hove Museum, 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB - Saturday […]
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Rottingdean Whiteway Centre Newhaven Fort – Transformation to a Heritage Visitor Attraction with Ian Everest Newhaven Fort is a remarkable example of 19th-century military engineering and is one of the best preserved Victorian Forts in the country. From its cliff-top position overlooking the River Ouse and the English Channel, this fort played an important role […]
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BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Family Singing Workshop – led by Hannah Ely A workshop for all the family exploring songs about home, sleep and dreamworlds Fabrica, Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AG Tickets: £5 per family from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746 |
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BREMF – Brighton Early Music Festival Coffee Morning Discussion – Philipp Blom Informal coffee morning conversation with philosopher Philipp Blom exploring home, identity, utopia and hope. Fabrica, Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AG Tickets: £8 to include coffee and cake / under 12s free from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / 01273 833746 |
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Brighton & Hove Museums Story time at Hove Museum: Black History Month Join expert storytellers for stories from around the world in the Upstairs of Hove Museum. Hove Museum, 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB Monday 26 October 10.30–10.50am, 12–12.20pm & 3–3.20pm Free, all ages (children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult) […]
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Mondays 5–26 October 2.00–4.30pm East Side Print Screenprinting with Collage A creative course exploring screenprinting in conjunction with collage. Combine found images and photographs, print on different surfaces such as newspapers, paper dress patterns and coloured papers to create unique images. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG £135.00 (Get 10% off with code ‘BHAC10’) […] |
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Brighton & Hove Museums Story time at Brighton Museum: Black History Month Join expert storytellers for stories from around the world in the Archaeology Gallery. Brighton Museum, Royal Pavilion Garden, Brighton BN11 FN Tuesday 27 October 10.30–10.50am, 12noon–12.20pm & 3.00–3.20pm Free with Brighton Museum admission, drop-in. All ages (children under 13 must be accompanied by […]
Brighton & Hove Camera Club Photography Speaker – Tobias Brighton Hove Methodist Church, Portland Road, Hove BN3 5DR Visitors £5 on the door, members free Information: info@BHCC-online.org |
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Brighton and Hove French Circle Un Tour de France à Travers ses Fromages. Hundreds of varieties of cheese are produced by French farmers. We take a trip around the country with Catherine Doidge to find some of them – illustrated talk in French Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD 6.00–8.00pm Members free entry to […] 
The Arts Society Hove Evening (formerly Arts Society East Sussex) Monthly illustrated lecture: The Art of Illusion: Can you believe your own eyes? Presented by John Ericson This thought-provoking presentation is well illustrated with carefully chosen examples taken from both popular culture and the fine arts. The first half of the lecture explores what illusions […] |
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Brighton & Hove Museums Booth Diorama and Stores Tours This tour will take you behind the scenes of the first floor in the Royal Pavilion, including secret stairs that lead straight to George's bedside and other hidden rooms and spaces normally closed to the public. Please note: this tour will use steep staircases and enter […] |
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Brighton & Hove Museums Preston Manor – Twisted Tales: Ghost Story Writing for Young People Step inside one of Brighton’s most haunted houses for a masterclass in ghost-story writing in this fun and interactive workshop. Inspired by Preston Manor’s own tales of ghostly sightings and supernatural experiences. Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6SD Friday […]
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Brighton & Hove Museums Preston Manor – Haunted Happenings: A Ghost Tour for Young People Do you dare explore one of Brighton’s most haunted houses? As you venture through this spooky historic house, you will uncover tales of ghostly sightings and supernatural experiences. Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6SD Friday 30 October 11.00am–12noon £10 per […] |
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