Brighton's Best August Events

This August, Mesmerist has got it all going on. There's a wide range of live music to look forward to, like sets from Adam Ede and Barry and the Crumpets, as well as disco bottomless brunches from £28 per person. If you're keen to get in the mood for pride, you'll find an epic terrace party here on Saturday the 3rd of August which is free to attend.

Located right on the seafront, The Tempest is a pretty bar with a relaxing terrace and a ground floor boasting cave-like interiors. There's a wide range of events to look forward to this August, like He She They x Dykes On Decks, as well as Tempest Does Pride on Saturday the 3rd of August, followed by a bumper Butch Please the next day, with tickets starting from £12.50 each.

For the best views in town? Head to the seafront where you'll find a plethora of first-class restaurants dishing up mouthwatering food and stunning scenes. Munch on fancy fish and chips or 'Gram-worthy gourmet plates, all while watching the waves lap the shore.

Make your way outdoors this August with our roundup of fun activities. Not only are there adrenaline-fuelled antics to get stuck into on Brighton beach, but also a fabulous range of rooftop restaurants and epic foodie events to try out.

If you're heading to Brighton, what's on in August 2025 will grab your attention at YO!. Grab your pals or beau to master the art of making maki rolls and learn the history of this Japanese treat. What happens to the food? You can gobble it all up.

For Brighton's August bank holiday 2025, spice up your plans with a boatload of cool activities. From food-fuelled bottomless brunches to drag extravaganzas and much more, there's certainly no shortage of fun in this glorious town.

Lucky Voice Brighton is the ultimate blend of private karaoke rooms, a top-notch cocktail bar, and a late-night party space. With seven karaoke pods designed to cater to groups of four to 20 singers, a staggering selection of over 12,000 songs to choose from, a fabulous cocktail speakeasy, and an epic karaoke brunch, it's a unique and thrilling experience from start to finish.

If you're after Brighton events on a Saturday in August, then be sure to check out the Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt. Get ready to explore the city, find clues and solve riddles to uncover the treasure. What is it, you ask? Expect discounted grub or booze at a top-notch pub.

Coming in strong for things to do in Brighton this August, The Breakfast Club offers punters a fun afternoon of free-flowing drinks and great grub. Enjoy sipping on unlimited Kentucky-style boozy iced tea, mimosas or beer, while tucking into its fabulous selection of brunch plates. 

Head to North Laine Brewhouse in August for Wundas Wicked Weekend Silent Disco. Tickets are free to the event that promises to get you in the party mood for Brighton Pride. Grab your own set of headphones and choose from multiple music channels, set your groove then hit the dancefloor. There are also a whole host of other events to get involved with like Quizzy with Izzy on Wednesdays and Gay-me on! with Felix Le Freak, a pride extravaganza. 

Boy Toy's raucous events are sure to spice up your plans. Expect to be blown away by a variety of topless waiters, acrobats or drag queens, alongside enjoying plenty of thirst-quenching pours and tasty food - with tickets starting from just £16 per person.

Add a little more heat to your plans with Forbidden Nights Brighton - the ultimate male strip show. This beachfront venue will be fronting some eye-catching entertainment thanks to the talented team of torsos. Fancy an afterparty? You also get free entry into Pryzm.

If you're in need of a good ol' laugh, The Secret Comedy Club won't disappoint. Make your way to Artista Cafe & Gallery on Waterloo Street for an epic lineup of material from big-name comedians and up-and-coming talent alike. Thirsty? Enjoy some tasty drinks at the bar.

Make your way to the prison-themed cocktail bar Alcotraz: Cell Block One-Three for an immersive experience. Don your very own bright orange boiler suit and ready yourself for a night behind bars, sneaking contraband past the notoriously strict warden.

Join The Regency Tavern for its Bottomless Drag Brunch with tickets starting from £35 per person. Every Saturday from 1pm 'til 3.30pm you'll be treated to a menu filled with delicious Thai classics paired with free-flowing drinks for one hour. There'll also be a two and a half hour live drag performance from some of the finest acts in the UK.

Proud Cabaret really knows how to nail glamour with its fabulous range of live entertainment. Putting on dinner shows every Friday and Saturday night, alongside delicious dishes with deluxe interiors, this hotspot is bound to add pizzazz to August plans.

Grab your pals to then check out the gorgeous town, all while dancing to top-notch tunes with Brighton Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Tours. This fun-filled event will be led by the one and only Boogie Ruth, who will be providing all of the party vibes.

If you're wondering what to do on Brighton seafront today, read our roundup of cool beach antics. Whether you fancy hopping on the oldest electric railway in the world or learning how to jet ski, this four-mile-long promenade has plenty in store.

This August, make your way over to Hove for a fun day out. The area has a wide selection of acclaimed restaurants and pubs with entertainment, like The Brunswick. If botanical bubbles are more your thing, try The Gin Club for some suitably floral delights. Or perhaps you're one for epic views because if that's the case, then you're going to want to head to the world's first vertical cable car, Brighton i360.