A celebration of music, theatre, dance, circus, art, film, literature, debate, outdoor and community events, Brighton Festival takes place in familiar and unusual locations across Brighton & Hove and further afield for three weeks every May.
Renowned for its pioneering spirit and experimental reputation, Brighton Festival has become one of the city’s most enduring symbols of inventiveness.
Our ambitious and daring programming aims to make the most of the city’s distinctive cultural atmosphere, and draws some of the most innovative artists and companies from the UK and around the world.
Every year Brighton Festival is opened by the popular Children’s Parade. Produced in partnership with Same Sky, we work with over 5,000 parents, teachers and young people from 60 Brighton & Hove schools alongside artists, musicians and choreographers. The annual event is always a whirlwind of colour, music, dance and fun attracting over 20,000 to the streets to celebrate the creativity and imagination of our next generation.
Outdoor Arts Programme
- 100 Miles of String by Leap Then Look
- The Children’s Parade by Brighton Festival & Same Sky
- Ground by Trigger
- Closer to my Dreams by Chad Taylor
- World Kiosk by Variable Matter
- The Journey by Perhaps Contraption
- Anchored In Air by Head Over Wheels
- Patois by Jeanefer Jean-Charles
- Carnesky’s Showwomxn Sideshow Spectacular by Marisa Carnesky
- Ancient Giants by Inspirate
- Birdie by Mind the Gap
- Island Storm by Bureau of Silly Ideas
