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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Sherlock Holmes vs Arsène Lupin: A Drag Crime Caper

Name: Sherlock Holmes vs Arsène Lupin: A Drag Crime Caper
Start: 2026-05-16T13:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-21T21:30:00+01:00
Location: Ironworks Studios

16 May @ 1:00 pm - 21 May @ 9:30 pm

£15

SHOWING – 16th May ( 2 shows 1pm & 7.30pm)

plus 19th, 20th and 21st May at 7.30pm

A new camp comedy pitting England’s most famous consulting detective against France’s most infamous gentleman burglar.

Arsène Lupin voyages across the Channel to challenge Sherlock Holmes, with Dr John Watson caught in the middle of a tug-of-war between these literary legends.

The Department of Ulterior Motives (DUM) specialises in high-concept, low-budget productions that blend physical performance and accessible storytelling with a mischievously political edge. Their debut production, an adaptation of The Man Who Was Thursday, was selected for SPRINT Festival 2026 at Camden People’s Theatre.