The Brighton Festival Sat 1-Mon 25 May 2026
The celebrated annual Brighton Festival returns in May for a month of art, theatre and comedy. A perfect time to visit Brighton and enjoy some of the best entertainment there is to be had.
With over 100 events in venues ranging from the large to the tiny, there are so many things to experience and enjoy throughout the month of May. And with The Burlington Hotel as your base, you're only 30 minutes by train from all the action.
Tickets available from here.
What’s on
Discover local events and happenings around The Burlington
Worthing Pride '26 Sat 4-Sun 5th July '26
Worthing Pride is Worthing's annual LGBTQI+ festival returns. Starting from The Burlington, see the entire parade from the best view in town.
English Sparkling Wine Harvest Tours
Autumn is harvest time at the local vineyards and the big names behind English Sparkling Wine. Take your very own wine tour and enjoy the experience of seeing how the wine begins its journey to the bottle.
Goodwood Revival 19th-20th September
The world's best historic motorsport event, Goodwood Revival is an immersive celebration of iconic cars and fashion at the world famous Goodwood Race Circuit only 25 minutes from The Burlington Hotel.
Goodwood Festival of Speed 9-12th July
An intoxicating mix of cars, stars and motorsport royalty come together over four superb days for Festival of Speed. The largest event of its kind, the event gathers together the planet’s rarest and most glamorous cars.
Qatar Goodwood Festival 2026 28th July-1st August
The world famous five-day festival, affectionately known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’, is one of the undisputed highlights of the British flat racing season. It's a social and sporting occasion like no other, where some of the greatest stars in horse racing are crowned.
Brighton Pride Sat 1-Sun 2 Aug 2026
The Brighton & Hove Pride Festival is a vibrant celebration of all that is wonderful about Brighton’s diverse community, with visitors from across the globe enjoying its spectacular celebrations.
