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Brighton, from us.

A partial, opinionated guide from people who live here. The full local map and late-night guide unlock for pass-holders.

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Getting here.

  • London → Brighton

    55 min direct from Victoria / London Bridge. Trains run all night on Saturday.

  • Gatwick → Brighton

    30 min direct. The easiest international route.

  • On foot

    Every venue is under 20 minutes walk. The city is the venue.

  • Bikes

    BTN Bikeshare, £1 unlock. Flat coastal city.

  • Taxis

    Brighton Taxi app or Uber. Busy after 23:00, book ahead.

While you're here.

  • Bring layers. November by the sea is bright and cold.
  • The best conversations happen walking between venues.
  • Redroaster opens at 7:30am. Ideal for early panels.
  • Book dinner for Saturday now. The city is busy.
  • The Lanes are touristy but great for last-minute gifts.
Eat
  • SiloNew England Road

    Zero-waste, tasting menu. Book ahead.

    Slow, intentional
  • Bincho YakitoriNorth Laine

    Late, loud, delicious. Perfect post-event.

    Casual, high energy
  • Cin CinNorth Laine

    Italian, tiny, worth the wait.

    Intimate
  • Mange ToutSeven Dials

    Natural wine and small plates.

    Editorial dinner
  • The Foodhall @ Circus StCircus Street

    Festival takeover hub. Breakfast, lunch, late snacks.

    FLIRT HQ
Drink & coffee
  • RedroasterKemptown

    Daily coffee HQ. Big tables, good laptops.

  • Small BatchVarious

    Local roaster. Multiple locations.

  • The Flour PotNorth Laine

    Pastries + flat whites before panels.

  • Brighton BierhausNorth Laine

    Local brewery, low-key pints.

  • The Plotting ParlourKensington Gardens

    Cocktails in a quiet room.

Sleep
  • Artist ResidenceRegency Square

    Walkable, characterful, reasonably priced.

  • The GrandSeafront

    Old-school seafront. Huge lobby for accidental meetings.

  • hotel du VinShip Street

    Mid-tier, quiet rooms, solid bistro.

  • Kip HotelKemptown

    Cheap, cheerful, design-led.

  • Selina BrightonBeachfront

    Bunk and private rooms for the budget conscious.

After-hours
  • Patterns
    House/techno, seafront.
    Marina end
  • Concorde 2
    Live acts and DJ sets under the arches.
    Seafront
  • The Rialto
    Jazz + basement DJs. Sweaty and good.
    Kemptown
  • The Actors
    Quiet pint if you need to talk.
    Kemp Town
  • Prince Albert
    Live music pub, North Laine classic.
    North Laine
Sea & swim
  • Sea swim
    Morning dip at Brighton Beach or Hove Lawns. Wetsuit optional.
  • Beachfront walk
    West to Hove for calm, east to the marina for coffee.
  • Sunset
    Best viewed from the West Pier ruins or Seven Sisters (day trip).
Access
  • Every stage is step-free and wheelchair accessible.
  • BSL interpretation available across all stages.
  • Quiet room open both days for sensory downtime.
  • Relaxed sessions available on request, ask any crew member.
  • Access bursary tickets available through the box office.
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