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Exhibitions & Art Events in Brighton

24 upcoming exhibitions & art events

Brighton’s exhibition and art scene offers a refreshing departure from the conventional. Here, creativity flourishes with a distinct bohemian spirit, drawing inspiration from the city’s seaside charm and independent outlook. You'll find a dynamic mix of established galleries and artist-led spaces, each contributing to a rich tapestry of visual culture. Venues like The Old Market and Fabrica often showcase thought-provoking contemporary works, while smaller gems such as Liberation Art Gallery and 18 Lower Rock Gardens provide intimate settings for emerging talent. This is a city where art is accessible, engaging, and often found in unexpected corners, reflecting Brighton’s own eclectic and welcoming character.

As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 24 upcoming exhibitions & art events in Brighton, East Sussex, including 5 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.

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Pottery paint and glaze workshop at Liberation Art Gallery
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Pottery paint and glaze workshop

📍 Liberation Art Gallery

£35.00

Ink Painting Nature Illustration Creative Workshop at Liberation Art Gallery
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Ink Painting Nature Illustration Creative Workshop

📍 Liberation Art Gallery

£33.00

Sip and Splatter Hen Party at Liberation Art Gallery
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Sip and Splatter Hen Party

📍 Liberation Art Gallery

£30.00 - £330.00

Mosaic frame keepsake at Liberation Art Gallery
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Mosaic frame keepsake

📍 Liberation Art Gallery

£42.00

Craft 'n' Sip Party - Birthday, hen, family, friends creative party at Liberation Art Gallery
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Craft 'n' Sip Party - Birthday, hen, family, friends creative party

📍 Liberation Art Gallery

£34.00 - £320.00

Held In Process Private view at Liberation Art Gallery at Liberation Art GalleryFREE
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Held In Process Private view at Liberation Art Gallery

📍 Liberation Art Gallery

An Exhibition of Pool by Chris 'The Magician' Melling at Castle Snooker and Sports Bar
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An Exhibition of Pool by Chris 'The Magician' Melling

📍 Castle Snooker and Sports Bar

£16.96 - £33.22

Visit to The Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museum & Art Gallery for Two at Brighton
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Visit to The Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museum & Art Gallery for Two

📍 Brighton

From £64

Child Pottery Workshop: Sunday kid's club at Liberation Art Gallery
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Child Pottery Workshop: Sunday kid's club

📍 Liberation Art Gallery

£18.00 - £38.00

Expressive Painting Course (x6) : Seascapes, Sunsets & Self-Expression at Liberation Art Gallery
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Expressive Painting Course (x6) : Seascapes, Sunsets & Self-Expression

📍 Liberation Art Gallery

£167.00

All Day Ticket at Brighton Toy and Model Museum
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All Day Ticket

📍 Brighton Toy and Model Museum

£7.00 - £21.94

Intuitive Painting Workshop at Liberation Art Gallery
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Intuitive Painting Workshop

📍 Liberation Art Gallery

£29.00

Arrival Gallery - Brighton Art Show at 18 Lower Rock GardensFREE
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Arrival Gallery - Brighton Art Show

📍 18 Lower Rock Gardens

Arrival Gallery presents Doran - Live Performance in Brighton at 18 Lower Rock GardensFREE
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Arrival Gallery presents Doran - Live Performance in Brighton

📍 18 Lower Rock Gardens

Beach Painting Workshop: A Step-by-Step Acrylic Painting Experience at Liberation Art Gallery
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Beach Painting Workshop: A Step-by-Step Acrylic Painting Experience

📍 Liberation Art Gallery

£29.00

Stonehenge and Bath - Day Tour from Brighton at 21 Old Steine
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Stonehenge and Bath - Day Tour from Brighton

📍 21 Old Steine

£89.00

Drink This Socials: Discover English Sparkling Wine at Helm Gallery
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Drink This Socials: Discover English Sparkling Wine

📍 Helm Gallery

£27.80 - £33.22

RWD/FFWD - Closing show for Digital Artist Caroline Beavon at Mid Street LabFREE
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RWD/FFWD - Closing show for Digital Artist Caroline Beavon

📍 Mid Street Lab

Couple's Pottery Workshop at Liberation Art Gallery
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Couple's Pottery Workshop

📍 Liberation Art Gallery

£25.00

Portrait Sculpture with Hazel Reeves at Phoenix Art Space
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Portrait Sculpture with Hazel Reeves

📍 Phoenix Art Space

£425.00

Ashdown Forest Open Studios at Regency CottageFREE
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Ashdown Forest Open Studios

📍 Regency Cottage

Drink This Socials: Sip, don’t slam: Tequila & Mezcal tasting at Helm Gallery
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Drink This Socials: Sip, don’t slam: Tequila & Mezcal tasting

📍 Helm Gallery

£27.80 - £33.22

Coming out of the Blue Exhibition – 4th October at The Charmandean Centre
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Coming out of the Blue Exhibition – 4th October

📍 The Charmandean Centre

Things I Took from the Dark as told by Reece Shearsmith at Theatre Royal Brighton
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Things I Took from the Dark as told by Reece Shearsmith

📍 Theatre Royal Brighton

From £34

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Exhibitions & Art Events in Brighton — Complete Guide

Discover the vibrant exhibitions & art scene in Brighton with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates exhibitions & art events from across Brighton, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.

Whether you're looking for tonight's exhibitions & art events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best exhibitions & artexperiences Brighton has to offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many exhibitions & art events are on in Brighton?

There are currently 24 upcoming exhibitions & art events in Brighton. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming exhibitions & art in the city.

Are there free exhibitions & art events in Brighton?

Yes — 5 of the current exhibitions & art listings in Brighton are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.

Where can I find exhibitions & art events in Brighton this weekend?

Browse this weekend's exhibitions & art events in Brighton at /brighton/events/this-weekend, or use the date filters to see what's on today, tonight or later this week.

How do I book tickets for exhibitions & art events in Brighton?

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How often are exhibitions & art listings updated on EventsList?

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Exhibitions & Art Events in Brighton — Your Complete Guide

Brighton's exhibitions and art scene is one of the most exciting in the UK, with a rich mix of major international shows, homegrown talent, experimental galleries, and pop-up art spaces that keep the visual arts calendar constantly refreshed.

The city's galleries span the full spectrum: publicly funded institutions with world-class permanent collections sit alongside commercial galleries representing emerging artists, artist-run spaces showcasing experimental work, and temporary exhibition spaces that transform warehouses, shops and unusual venues into immersive art environments.

Photography, sculpture, installation, painting, printmaking, digital art and craft all feature strongly in Brighton's exhibition programme. Many shows are free to enter, and the city's late-night gallery openings (often free, with drinks) have become an established part of its social calendar — a chance to see new work and meet the artists who made it.

Brighton's creative community is deeply engaged: open studio events, artist talks, workshops tied to current exhibitions, and print fairs give visitors the chance to go beyond passive viewing and engage directly with the creative process. If you're new to art, following a gallery's social media accounts or joining a mailing list is the best way to stay on top of the constantly changing programme.