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Brighton & Hove Museums Dragons at the Royal Pavilion Welcome to the Palace of Dragons and step into a world of flight, fantasy and magic. Dragons at the Royal Pavilion explores the power, beauty and mystery of the world’s most iconic mythical creatures. Royal Pavilion, Brighton BN1 1FN Free with Royal Pavilion admission (on the […]
Saturday 2 May–Sunday 6 September Open Monday, Thursday–Sunday 10.00am–5.00pm This family-friendly exhibition explores the wonderful world of animals from Brighton & Hove Museums’ fine art collection. Hove Museum, 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB Free (children must be accompanied by an adult) Info: 03000 290900 / info@rpmt.org.uk / brightonmuseums.org.uk
Saturday 2 May–Sunday 20 September Tuesday–Sunday 10.00am–5.00pm Closed Mondays apart from Bank Holidays 10.00am–5.00pm For this new display, curator and colour historian Alexandra Loske has chosen blue drawings, prints and paintings from Brighton & Hove Museums’ collections. Brighton Museum, Royal Pavilion Garden, Brighton BN1 1FN Free with Brighton Museum admission (on the door or online), […]
Saturday 9 May–Sunday 6 September Tuesday–Sunday 10.00am–5.00pm Closed Mondays apart from Bank Holidays 10.00am–5.00pm On tour from the Natural History Museum, Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives at Brighton Museum with a stunning showcase of award-winning images capturing nature in all its beauty, drama, and fragility. Brighton Museum, Royal Pavilion Garden, Brighton BN1 1FN Free […] 
Monday 1 June–Sunday 30 August Open to the public – see our Diary https://bhcc-online.org/main-programme/ 
July–August Over 5 weekends through July and August Sussex Guild members are offering 20 Taster Craft Workshops. The Sussex Guild Shop & Gallery, The North Wing, Southover Grange, Southover Road, Lewes BN7 1TP To celebrate our 20 year anniversary, tuition fee is just £12 per 2 hour workshop. Material costs will vary according to the […] 
Saturday 18 July – Saturday 29 August 2026 Open Wednesday – Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm Sunday 1.00pm – 4.00pm The Grange Gallery, Rottingdean is presenting the third in its series of acclaimed exhibitions on the life and work of members of the family of the celebrated artist William Nicholson, who lived there from 1910 – […] 
Beaux Bottletops elevates her intimate and elegant zine-based upcycling practice into decorative arts. Presented by the power house behind BeauxEvents Jessie Marie Astille, don't miss it. The Vault, 42–43 Kings Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 2LN Free entry, donation welcome (open moments and encounters announced during the residency) info@midstreetlab.com / tel: 07483 299967 / www.midstreetlab.com
GLITCH + by interactive and immersive, experimental installation based artist, Caroline Beavon The Lab, 80 St Georges Road, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1EF Seance all day, every day, Booking recommended info@midstreetlab.com / tel: 07483 299967 / www.midstreetlab.com |
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Cyber Acid visual experience of gender and transfer and expectations by Caroline Beavon. SUMMER 2026 PROGRAMME Mid Street Lab × The Vault (June – July – August) “A summer of evolving exhibitions across two spaces — from Wabi Sabi to Glitch, Flow Mode to Zine Making: meet the artists shaping Brighton, not just passing […] |
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Tuesday 4 August 3.00–3.45pm Sketch the Pavilion’s amazing creatures in the Music Room with artist Sam Hobbs. Royal Pavilion, Brighton BN1 1FN Free with Royal Pavilion Admission, all ages, children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult Info: 03000 290900 / info@rpmt.org.uk / brightonmuseums.org.uk |
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Wednesday 5 August 10.00–11.30am, 2.00–3.30pm Paint, make and create something dragon themed to take home. Free with admission to Brighton Museum, drop-in, ages 5-12, children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult Brighton Museum, Royal Pavilion Garden, BN11FN Info: 03000 290900 / info@rpmt.org.uk / brightonmuseums.org.uk |
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Saturday 8 August 2.00–4.00pm Bring along your part finished or completed pieces and share ideas with others in the group, always a good session when we share ideas. Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, Brighton BN1 8TA The meeting is free as it includes our AGM. For more information email Sally: events@brightonembroidery.org |
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Monday 10–Thursday 13 August 2.00–5.00pm Learn to print images onto fabric and experiment with a variety of methods and techniques. Develop creative ideas to print your own fabrics, bags, tea towels, t-shirts and more. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton BN2 1GG £175.00 (Get 10% off with code ‘BHAC10’) Book tickets at www.eastsideprint.org 01273 694976 / […] |
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Tuesday 11 August 3.00–3.45pm Sketch the Pavilion’s amazing creatures in the Music Room with artist Sam Hobbs. Royal Pavilion, Brighton BN1 1FN Free with Royal Pavilion Admission, all ages, children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult Info: 03000 290900 / info@rpmt.org.uk / brightonmuseums.org.uk |
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Thursday 13 August 10.00–11.30am and 2.00–3.30pm Paint, make and create something dragon themed to take home. Hove Museum, 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB £7 per person or three advance tickets for £15, ages 5–12, children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult Info: 03000 290900 / info@rpmt.org.uk / brightonmuseums.org.uk |
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Friday 14 August 10.30am–12noon and 1.30–3.00pm Brighton & Hove Museums Royal Pavilion – Designing Dragons: Craft Workshop Get creative with a fun drop-in crafting session for all the family. Royal Pavilion, Brighton BN1 1FN Free with Royal Pavilion Admission, all ages, children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult Info: 03000 290900 / info@rpmt.org.uk […] |
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Opening Saturday 15 August, ongoing Tuesday–Sunday 10.00am–5.00pm Closed Mondays apart from Bank Holidays 10.00am–5.00pm Dive into the incredible story of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club in a brand‑new gallery. As the club marks 125 years, celebrate the dramatic moments that have shaped its journey, the twists, the turns, the highs, the lows. Brighton Museum, […]
The Lab, 80 St Georges Road, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1EF Free entry but booking preferred info@midstreetlab.com / tel: 07483 299967 / www.midstreetlab.com
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Brighton Painting Group Monthly meet-up to paint plein air in and around Brighton. Location to be announced the week before the event date on our website and Instagram. Free, public event, all abilities and ages welcome. Bring your own materials. https://brightonpainting.group/ Instagram@brightonpaintinggroup |
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Emma L. Solo Exhibition, Brighton premiere, mixed media, "Mind Garden", grow your good thoughts, awareness of positivity in daily life. The Vault, 42–43 Kings Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 2LN Free entry. Donation welcome. (open moments and encounters announced during the residency) info@midstreetlab.com / tel: 07483 299967 / www.midstreetlab.com |
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Monday 17 August 11.00am–4.00pm Learn the basics of creating three-dimensional shapes in willow in this two-day practical workshop. This workshop is aimed at creative young people, interested in getting hands on experience in a different medium and expanding their portfolios. No experience necessary. All tools and materials provided. Hove Museum, 19 New Church Road, Hove […] |
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Wednesday 19 August 10.00–11.30am and 2.00–3.30pm Design your own football badge and make your own banner to take home to celebrate the brand-new Albion gallery. Brighton Museum, Royal Pavilion Garden, BN11FN Free with admission to Brighton Museum, drop-in, ages 5–12, children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult Info: 03000 290900 / info@rpmt.org.uk / […] |
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Thursday 20 August 11.00am–4.00pm Learn the basics of creating three-dimensional shapes in willow in this two-day practical workshop. This workshop is aimed at creative young people, interested in getting hands on experience in a different medium and expanding their portfolios. No experience necessary. All tools and materials provided. Hove Museum, 19 New Church Road, Hove […] |
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The Society of Sussex Painters, Sculptors, Printmakers & Illustrators We are excited to be exhibiting with some new group members and as part of Artwave Art Festival starting on Saturday 5 September. Come meet us. We are next to Mamoosh Bakery on the keyside. Sponsored by Sugg & Davidson @miniature_theatres_brighton Newhaven BN9 Marine Workshops, The […] |
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The Society of Sussex Painters, Sculptors, Printmakers & Illustrators Art Exhibition as part of Artwave BN9 Studio, Marine Workshops, Newhaven BN9 0ER Thursday 27 August–Sunday 13 September 11.00am–4.00pm Free instagram @society_of_sussex_painters
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Thursday 27 August 10.30am–12noon and 1.30–3.00pm Get creative with a fun drop-in crafting session for all the family. Royal Pavilion, Brighton BN1 1FN Free with Royal Pavilion Admission, all ages, children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult Info: 03000 290900 / info@rpmt.org.uk / brightonmuseums.org.uk |
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Saturday 29–Monday 31 August 10.00am–5.00pm Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, Near Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5 7HE Special Price for Craft Show & Gardens: £14.50 Information: 01273 479565 / info@thesussexguild.co.uk https://thesussexguild.co.uk/sussex-guild-events/pashley-manor-gardens-contemporary-craft-show/ |
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The Society of Sussex Painters, Sculptors, Printmakers & Illustrators We are excited to be exhibiting with some new group members and as part of Artwave Art Festival starting on Saturday 5 September. Come meet us. We are next to Mamoosh Bakery on the keyside. Sponsored by Sugg & Davidson @miniature_theatres_brighton Newhaven BN9 Marine Workshops, The […]
Brighton & Hove Camera Club Photo Exhibition at Cafe Iydea Hung inside this lovely cafe, an ongoing exhibition that we regularly update. Iydea Vegetarian Kitchen, 17 Kensington Gardens, Brighton BN1 4AL Tuesday 1 September–ongoing Free Information: info@BHCC-online.org |
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The Grange Gallery (Rottingdean Heritage) An Exhibition of Watercolour Paintings by Helen Hilliard The Grange in Rottingdean, Sussex, will be holding an exhibition of botanical watercolour paintings by Sussex artist Helen Hilliard (1921–2004), sponsored by the Rhododendron, Camellia and Magnolia Group (RCMG) of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). The exhibition will present watercolours of […] |
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The Sussex Guild Artwave Show 'Treasured' The Guild Shop's annual exhibition for the Artwave Festival The Sussex Guild Shop & Gallery, The North Wing, Southover Grange, Southover Road, Lewes BN7 1TP Saturday 5–Sunday 20 September 10.00am-5.00pm Information: 01273 479565 / info@thesussexguild.co.uk / https://thesussexguild.co.uk/the-sussex-guild-shop |
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