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Things to do in Brighton, May 2027

Browse 2 upcoming events and things to do in Brighton during May 2027. Highlights include John Bishop, THE SPECIALS LTD 'Gangsters'. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

John Bishop

Brighton · Brighton CentreSat, May 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £30

A live music performance.

THE SPECIALS LTD 'Gangsters'

Brighton · ChalkSat, May 29Music

🎟️ From £28

Peak festival build-up

May tends to be a strong month for festivals across the served markets, with long weekends, open-air concerts and city-wide cultural events picking up pace.

  • Browse open-air concerts, food festivals and city-wide cultural events
  • Take advantage of the public-holiday long weekends common this month
  • Book early for peak-summer festivals that can sell out weeks in advance