Fesitvals in brighton

Known as 'Festival Month', May in Brighton is certainly not a quiet month. With four major festivals taking place each May, along with lots of other smaller events and activities, you certainly won't be able to complain of being bored while you're here. There really is something for everyone, so book into a hotel (you'll find some great deals here https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/book/brighton-hotels) and head down to Brighton for an amazing few days away. Here's a taster of what's going on:

The Brighton Fringe Festival

Held between the 3^rd of May and 1^st of June this year, BrightonFringe is the biggest arts festival in England and one of the biggest fringe festivals in the world, needless to say it's pretty special. Showcasing lots of home grown talent and featuring a huge variety of acts from every different art form you can possibly think of, it's a great event to visit. There's even an opportunity to experience Brighton Fringe for free at Fringe City, which will be held on the 3^rd, 4^th, 10^th, 17^th and 24^th of May. Fringe City will feature everything from puppet acts and comedy to children's workshops and cabaret - there's even a family picnic being held in the Pavilion Gardens, with the opportunity to try out a huge inflatable assault course, which the kids will love.

The Brighton Festival

This huge arts festival, held between the 3^rd and 25^th of May this year, is incredibly popular and showcases the very best of the arts. With a variety of performances and even some suitable for those on a budget, with free and £10or less performances, it's a festival that is accessible to everyone. Some of the great acts and events you'll find there this year are the children's parade on the 3^rd, Angela Hewitt, one of the best pianists in the world, African Dance Project and Cat Power, among hundreds of others.

The Great Escape

Europe's hottest new musicfestival, hosting over 400 bands in 35 venues across the city, comes to Brighton between the 8^th and 10^th of May. Brighton comes alive with the sound of music from big names like Kelis and Example, as well as featuring up and coming bands from across the world. If you're a music fan, you have to be there.

Artists Open Houses

Over a thousand local artists open up their homes and studios to the public, every weekend in May from the 3^rd. It gives people the opportunity to buy pieces of art direct from the artist and gain a bit of an insight into their world. It's a hugely popular festival for art lovers and the bohemian crowd Brighton attracts.

There are of course other great festivals and events in Brighton throughout the year. Gay Pride is one that's famous throughout the UK, Brighton Fashion Week in June, the Brighton Kite Festival in July, Brighton Racecourse Festival in August, the Food & Drink Festival in September, the Comedy Festival in October, Cinecity in November and Burning the Clocks in December, among numerous others. No matter what your taste in festivals and activities, Brighton is sure to have something just perfect for you.