Here’s a rundown of What’s on in Brighton this July 2025
Planterium Go
4th July to 28th July, St Peters Square – Mobile Planetarium
Throughout July, a touring planetarium will land in St Peter’s Square, Brighton.
The event will hold activities for schools as well as evening stargazing sessions, celebrating all things space related.
5:30am Run!
Friday 11th July, New Road – Running Event
HOW MANY KM AND WHAT TIME – 5 km (ish!) at 5:30 am. To fully enjoy the experience, be sure to arrive 30 minutes before the start.
WHO – You, your friends, your family or anyone from 0 to 120 years old (the number of participants is limited to 700).
On The Beach
Fri 18th to Sun 20th July, Brighton Beach and Fri 25th to Sun 27th July – Music Festival
FRI 18TH JUL ’25 – Bonobo
Sat 19th JUL ‘ 25 – EricPrydz
SUN 20TH JUL ’25 – Bloc Party
FRI 25TH JUL ’25 – DnB AllStars
SAT 26TH JUL ’25 – CARL COX (amazing DJ – one of the best)
SUN 27TH JUL ’25 – Kaiser Chiefs and many more
Saltdean Oval Gala
Sat 19th July, Saltdean Oval – Communtiy Event
The Rottingdean and Saltdean Lions Club is thrilled to announce that their much-loved summer fairs will return next year. These annual events, which have become a staple in the local community over the years, promise to bring even more fun, entertainment, and family-friendly activities to Rottingdean and Saltdean.
The summer fairs have always been a highlight of the year, drawing crowds from across our area to enjoy a day filled with stalls, games, live music, and delicious food and drink. They provide an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to come together, celebrate, and support a worthy cause, with all proceeds going toward charitable initiatives spearheaded by the Lions Club.
Taste of the Caribbean
Sat 19th July, Hove Park – Food Festival
The UK’s biggest food festival dedicated to Caribbean food returns bigger and better for another amazing family day of food, drink, cooking demonstrations, shopping and music.
Castle to Coast
Sat 19th July, Hove Lawns – Running Event
Castle to Coast takes athletes on a stunning adventure all the way from Dorney Lake near Windsor to Brighton Sea Front by Swim, Bike & Run.
This challenging course starts with a calm lake swim, before travelling through the rolling Surrey Hills and onto a challenging trail run across the South Downs all the way to Brighton sea front.
This is a course designed to be experienced and enjoyed, alongside friends and club mates. With relaxed cut offs and a fantastic supportive atmosphere thanks to its sportive nature this event brings something special to the sport that you won’t regret taking part in, be this your first or hundredth triathlon.
Trans Pride
Sat 19th July, Dorset Gardens & New Steine – Community Event
Trans Pride Brighton is the first and the largest Trans Pride event outside of America. Each year since 2013 we’ve host the largest protest for trans liberation in Europe, with over 10,000 people attending. Every year we provide a great day where trans people, friends, allies and family can meet and have an amazing time in a fun and safe space
Trans Pride Brighton is a grass-roots, community-led organisation run by a team of volunteers. Our aim is to inspire all trans, intersex, gender variant and queer people to help make a real difference by celebrating trans lives and gender diversity. We aim to educate and eliminate discrimination by promoting equality and diversity through visibility, while also celebrating our unique history.
Coles Funfair
24th July to 27th July, Saltdean Oval – Fairground Rides
Coles Funfair supply a variety of funfair rides, games and side stalls for public and private events in the South of England. Rides vary from traditional carousels, to waltzers, dodgems and modern innovative rides such as the Kamikaze.
BARCO Bash
Sat 26th July, St Ann’s Wells Park – Community Event
BARCO is a community Interest Company formed to improve the lives and experiences of Black people living, working, studying and visiting Brighton and Hove.
BARCO was established in the summer of 2020 following the uprisings and worldwide acknowledgement of the racism Black people face in our societies.
We believe in order to address anti Black racism, categorisation such as ‘BAME’ and ‘BME’ must be abolished.
BARCO is unapologetically Black, and we currently define ‘Black’ as individuals who are Black African, Black Caribbean, those who identify as belonging to the Black African diaspora, or people of Black mixed-race heritage.
Our aim is to improve the lives and experiences of Black people living, working, studying and visiting Brighton and Hove through the celebration of being Black, Black culture and Black led events for the community.
Maverick X-Series East Sussex
Sat 26th July, Stanmer Park – Runners
Our ethos at Maverick Race is to ensure we show all our runners the best of the UK through trail running. The Maverick Original East Sussex is absolutely no exception as we all three routes will take you on an adventure through this beautiful part of our little island.
All three routes take in the famous South Downs Way, which inevitably means; rolling hills and undulating trails. The routes take in the Ditchling Beacon which is the third-highest point on the South Downs National park meaning you will be treated to stunning views all the way to London in the north and the coast to your south.
The trails on all three routes consist of; woodland walkways, chalky tracks, and farmland paths. All three routes are suitable for all levels of trail runner and the Maverick Original East Sussex is a super event for people looking to transition from road running into trail running.
Our East Sussex event is less than a 1-hour drive or train journey from the City of London, so there is little excuse not to come and explore!
Pride Box Office
Thurs 31st July to Sun 3rd Aug , Victoria Gardens or Old Steine – Communtiy Even
The parade has returned to its traditional route – Starting on Hove Lawns it will progress east along the sea front, turn left up West Street then right down North Street. on reaching Old Steine the parade takes a left turn and heads up to Preston Park via Marlborough Place, Gloucester Place and London Road. The Pride Box Office and Welcome Centre on Old Steine is your one-stop-shop for all things Pride.
The Sugababes have been announced to headline the Brighton Pride festival in 2025. The Sugababes will join Mariah Carey in headlining this year’s Brighton Pride festival, organisers have confirmed
Please note – events are subject to change.
Always contact the venue before travelling.
You are ALWAYS guaranteed the Best Rates DIRECT!
Finally take a look at our ‘Things to Do’ articles, some are outdoors or include links to venues for you to explore.
And don’t forget – BEST RATES DIRECT!
ALWAYS CALL THE VENUE BEFORE MAKING TRAVEL PLANS!
