Brighton & Hove's thebestof What's On Guide
Brighton’s Big Summer Read 2014
This summer, Churchill Square shopping centre will host Brighton’s Big Summer Read 2014 – a two-week book extravaganza taking place at the centre between the 8th and 24th of August.
11:00 am - 4:00 pm, free entry
Churchill Square - Russell Place, BN1 2RG
Fear and Misery Of The Third Reich
Firecracker – a talented group of young Brighton actors – triumphantly bring Brecht’s wide and wonderful array of characters to life and present a vibrant montage of life under The Nazis.
Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm, £5-£20
Brighton Dome - Church Street, BN1 1EE
Beach Tennis European Championships: NIVEA SUN Yellowave:
In 2014 GB will again host the European Beach Tennis Championships in Brighton. The 2014 event will take place on 8th - 10th August.
Free entry for spetators
Beach Sports Venue - 299 Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN
Little Monsters Bash
A fun festival for mini festival goers aged between 0-10 years old and their families. Families who attend get to enjoy a fantastic fun day out, where children get to enjoy interactive learning and play as well as having fun!
10am - 6pm, £65.00 per ticket, admits family of 4
Stanmer Park - Stanmer, BN1 9QA
Peter Pan at Borde Hill
Heartbreak’s enthusiastic and innovative performance style guarantees an evening full of enchantment, laughter and excitement as this classic tale is brought bang up to date.
6.30pm, £12/£8
Borde Hill Garden - Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP
Chas & Dave
Summer Special! After TWO sell out shows last year, the boys are back once again by popular demand for a summer special!
7pm, £25
Concorde 2 - Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN
Art Deco Fair
At Decofairs events stallholders will be offering for sale original goods from the 1920's through to the 1970's.
10am-4pm, £3.00 per ticket
Hove Centre - Norton Road, BN3 4AH
Rural Day & Scruffs Dog Show
Free relaxing family day with arts and crafts, children's activities, petting animals, eco and charity stalls, tea and cakes, brass band and of course our popular Scruffs Dog Show!
Midday - 6pm, free entry
St Ann's Well Gardens - Somerhill Road BN3 9RD
SPECTRUM: Carrie Tree
This August at SPECTRUM we're delighted to welcome the supremely talented singer/songwriter Carrie Tree for an intimate night of live music.
8pm, £4
Brighton Dome - Church Street, BN1 1EE
Krater Comedy Club
Why not round off your weekend with an evening of comedy from Brighton's finest comedy club, with special reduced prices for August and a fantastic line-up as always.
8pm, £9/£6 conc/£3 NUS &16-25s
Komedia - 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Rock of Ages
Still rocking after 5 years on Broadway and following 3 years of ovation-inducing performances in London’s West End, the legendary Rock of Ages now heads out on aUK Tour .
Various Performance times, £17.90 - £45.90
Theatre Royal - New Road, BN1 1SD
Charity Chuckle
The South-East’s only regular comedy fundraiser, showcasing some of the best new live stand-up for the benefit of a different local charity each month. See website for line-up.
8pm, £10, £8, £5
Komedia - 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN
Easy Star All Stars
Blending musical versatility, instrumental prowess, beautiful vocal harmonies and a premier rhythm section, the Easy Star All-Stars have established themselves as one of the top international reggae acts on the scene today.
7pm, £17
Concorde 2 - Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN
Hello Kitty
Brand new for 2014, Hello Kitty will return to her home at Drusillas for 20 dates (including this one) during this year! Visit her in the beautiful themed house and have a souvenir photo taken with her.
Various admission prices. Please check website
Drusillas - Alfriston, BN26 5QS
Speedy Ortiz + Happyness + Eugene Quell
Live music concert. From their start as a full band, Speedy Ortiz found a warm reception in the Bay State’s rock underground, from Boston’s basements to Western Massachusetts’ experimental scene...
8pm, £19
The Prince Albert - Trafalgar Street, BN1 4ED
