Festival Information
South East
Overview
Brighton Fringe is a city-wide open-access arts festival taking place each May across Brighton and Hove. As one of the largest fringe festivals in England, it brings together independent artists and producers presenting theatre, comedy, cabaret, music, dance, visual arts and experimental performance.
Events take place in theatres, pubs, studios, outdoor spaces and pop-up venues throughout the city, creating an energetic and exploratory festival atmosphere. The open-access model means anyone can register an event, resulting in a diverse programme ranging from emerging work to established performers.
Brighton Fringe runs alongside Brighton Festival but operates independently, with its own programme, venues and ticketing platform.
Line-up
View the official
What's On events page.
Note: Line-ups may evolve closer to the festival date. Always check the official website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information.
Festival Attendance: ≈ 400,000 in-person attendances
This figure reflects an approximate total number of in-person attendances across all venues and events during recent editions of Brighton Fringe. As a city-wide, multi-venue festival including both ticketed and free events, there is no single fixed site capacity. Total attendance varies year to year depending on programme scale and venue participation.
Location
Brighton Fringe takes place across multiple venues in central Brighton & Hove, with a focal point at Brighton Fringe Box Office & Artist Hub, Theatre Royal Brighton, New Road, Brighton BN1 1SD.
Travel Info
Most Brighton Fringe venues are clustered in the city centre within walking distance of Brighton railway station, the seafront and the Lanes, so it’s easy to move between shows on foot or by local bus.
For up-to-date details on trains, coaches, buses and cycling, see the official Brighton Fringe Travel page.
Festival Venues
Brighton Fringe is an open-access festival, so performances pop up in pubs, theatres, pop-up spaces, gardens and outdoor sites spread across the city rather than on a single contained site.
You’ll find programme and venue details for each show on the Fringe What's On page. You can also browse their Venues page which includes a useful map view of registered Fringe venues.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: Free - £38
This range reflects typical event ticket prices across the programme, from free listings to paid performances. Some workshop prices may be a little more expensive to cover materials. Always check the official event listing for current pricing and fees.
Brighton Fringe tickets are sold per individual event. Browse the official programme and book via the What’s On page.
How to book
- Online: Book via the official What’s On listings.
- Box Office: Phone and in-person options are available (details confirmed closer to the festival).
- On the door: Many events sell tickets on the door if the performance is not sold out.
Ticket notes
- A booking fee applies to most ticket purchases.
- Ticket types vary by event and may include concessions and Pay-What-You-Want tickets.
- Some free events are ticketed, while others are unticketed with walk-up entry.
- Some performances are age-restricted — always check individual event listings before booking.
Useful links
Important ticket information
Use official booking links from the event listing or venue website. Always check the listing for venue details, accessibility information, age guidance and any content warnings before booking.
Accommodation
Brighton Fringe is a city-based festival and does not provide camping. Please arrange accommodation independently.
For accommodation options view the Visit Brighton website.
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you are fully prepared for your festival adventure with our Essential Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Brighton Fringe promotes accessible performances across its registered venues. Accessibility icons on each event listing indicate features such as step-free access, hearing loops, relaxed performances and content guidance.
You can filter events by accessibility needs via the official What’s On page.
Personal Assistant Tickets
Personal Assistants are entitled to a free ticket when attending with someone they support. To arrange this, contact the Brighton Fringe Box Office at boxoffice@brightonfringe.org.
Additional Support
- The Compass Card is accepted for eligible under 25s in Brighton and Hove, offering concessionary rates and free personal assistant tickets.
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyards are recognised across the festival.
- Printed and digital programme formats are available to support digital inclusion.
For full and up-to-date accessibility guidance, including venue and performance access information, visit the official Accessibility page.
