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Amaze Story Trail: BookBench sculptures across Brighton & Hove

Amaze Story Trail: BookBench sculptures across Brighton & Hove

Arts & CultureFree

When: Sat, 12 Sept 2026 – Sun, 08 Nov 2026Time to be confirmed

Where: Public spaces across Brighton & HovePortslade

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Hove Record Fair

Hove Record Fair

Music & ConcertsFree

When: Sun, 13 Sept 202611:00–16:00

Where: The Brunswick PubHove

'Brighton, as it is:1831' - The Georgian Historical Walk.

'Brighton, as it is:1831' - The Georgian Historical Walk.

Arts & CultureFree

When: Sun, 13 Sept 202614:00–15:30

Where: Royal Pavilion GardensBrighton Centre

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Cheap Thrills

Cheap Thrills

Nightlife & ClubbingFree

When: Thu, 17 Sept 2026 – Fri, 18 Sept 202622:00–02:00

Where: Black LionBrighton Centre

Beck 'ride Lonesome': Album Listening Event

Beck 'ride Lonesome': Album Listening Event

Music & ConcertsFree

When: Fri, 18 Sept 202617:00–18:00

Where: Resident MusicNorth Laine

Illustrative image for Judith Barrington Book Launch - Virginia's Apple

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Judith Barrington Book Launch - Virginia's Apple

Arts & CultureFree

When: Sun, 20 Sept 202614:00

Where: The Ledward CentreBrighton Centre

Freshly Baked - Basement Rave

Freshly Baked - Basement Rave

Nightlife & ClubbingFree

When: Fri, 25 Sept 2026 – Sat, 26 Sept 202623:00–04:00

Where: PatternsKemptown

Hopscotch Art Space – Free Family Art Sessions

Hopscotch Art Space – Free Family Art Sessions

Family & KidsFree

When: Sun, 13 Sept 202610:00–15:00

Where: Hopscotch Art SpaceNorth Laine

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