Brighton and Hove Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in Brighton and Hove? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in Brighton and Hove with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in Brighton and Hove and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Brighton and Hove, featuring the best of things to do in Brighton and Hove – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Brighton and Hove fundraisers and charity events.

Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

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No Wristband For The Wicked

Name: No Wristband For The Wicked
Start: 2026-05-13T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-13T23:00:00+01:00
Location: Waterbear Music Bar

13 May @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Free

Viberiders presents a free night of live music at Waterbear Music Bar.

No wristbands. No gatekeeping. Just three brilliant acts, one intimate venue, and free entry. This is No Wristband For The Wicked — a night celebrating the best of Brighton’s underground music scene, with a special guest making their Brighton debut.

PORCHLIGHT (Headliner)
Brighton’s finest post-punk five-piece. Rough Trade called them “one of the most beguiling acts to watch this side of the Atlantic” — and they weren’t wrong. Restless, agitated, and impossible to pin down, Porchlight have built a fierce reputation as one of the most exciting live bands on the south coast. Their sound sits somewhere between post-punk and alternative rock, driven by five musicians who genuinely look like they might combust at any moment. Latest single “Hotchkiss Gun” is out now.

SCHOOL DISCO (Support)
Brighton four-piece fresh off their fourth album SD IV, released February 2026 on Krautpop! Records. Already earning serious attention — BBC Radio 6 Music’s New Music Fix, Radio X’s X-Posure, and praised by Clash Magazine as “music of real weight and originality.” Drawing on Krautrock, Black Sabbath, and progressive rock, their live shows are the stuff of legend. If you haven’t caught them yet, this is your moment.

SWIVEL (Opener)
Manchester newcomers making their Brighton debut. Already active on the Manchester circuit through the Akoustik Anarkhy collective. Brand new band, already turning heads — watch this space.

Wednesday 13th May 2026. Doors 7:30pm. Free entry — no ticket needed, just show up.

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