Latest Events in Brighton(May Updated)

The Brighton Fringe is a major annual arts festival held in Brighton, England, and is one of the largest fringe festivals in the country. Usually held from May to June, the festival lasts for about a month and encompasses a wide range of art forms, including theatre, music, dance, comedy, visual arts, and outdoor performances. The festival is characterized by its openness and inclusivity, allowing any artist or group to participate and providing a platform for showcasing new and experimental art. Venues are scattered throughout the city, including traditional theatres, pubs, community centers, and outdoor spaces, attracting a large number of tourists and local residents. The Brighton Fringe will be held for the 21st time in 2026, from May 1st to May 31st.

Founded in 1967, the Brighton Festival is England's largest arts festival, one of the world's largest fringe festivals, and one of the most creative festivals. Held annually in May, it is England's largest and most diverse fringe festival, lasting four weeks. This fringe festival encompasses a wide range of arts activities, including music, theatre, dance, acrobatics, art, film, literature, forums, fairs, and family events. The 2026 Brighton Festival will run from May 1st to May 25th, marking its 60th anniversary.

Anna Lapwood MBE has reached audiences far beyond the classical mainstream with her striking blend of musicianship, enthusiasm and charm, and eloquent artistry. In demand worldwide as concerto soloist and recitalist, she has attracted over two million social media followers and regularly connects with listeners as a presenter on BBC Radio and Television, and Classic FM. Her discography as an exclusive SONY Classical artist continues to grow, recently with the 2025 release of Firedove, an album of original compositions and works freshly arranged for organ. In Spring 2025, Anna was included in the annual Sunday Times Young Power List, celebrating the 30 powerful people under 30 in the UK. A recipient of the Royal Philharmonic Society's prestigious Gamechanger award, Anna completes her transformational decade as Director of Music at Pembroke College, Cambridge in August 2025 with an all-night BBC Prom at London's Royal Albert Hall, where she holds the position of Resident Organist.