Festivals in May

A literary and arts festival set in the historic home of the Bloomsbury Group in the Sussex countryside. Bringing together writers, artists, thinkers and performers, Charleston Festival offers lively conversations, debates and creative events exploring literature, politics, art, history and contemporary life.

One of England’s largest arts festivals, bringing a huge programme of theatre, comedy, music, dance, cabaret, performance and more to venues across Brighton and Hove.

A fresh take on Brighton's food scene, BrightonFoodStory brings together independent producers, chefs, growers, food writers and community cooks. From a lively food market on New Road to city-wide supper clubs and discussions about sustainable food, it celebrates the people, ideas and cultures shaping how Brighton eats.

Brighton's flagship multi-arts festival, bringing theatre, music, dance, visual art, film, literature, performance and ideas to venues and spaces across the city each May.

Brighton's groundbreaking festival of new music, showcasing hundreds of emerging artists from around the world across venues throughout the city taking place each May.