Editing Brighton (section)

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Each May the city hosts the [[Brighton Festival]], the second largest arts festival in the UK (after [[Edinburgh Festival|Edinburgh]]). This includes processions such as the Children's Parade, outdoor spectaculars often involving pyrotechnics, and theatre, music and visual arts in venues throughout the city, some brought into this use exclusively for the festival. The earliest feature of the festival, [[Artists Open House|the Artists' Open Houses]], are homes of artists and craftspeople opened to the public as galleries, and usually selling the work of the occupants. Since 2002, these have been organised independently of the official Festival and Fringe.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-04-30 |title=Artists Open Houses returns with 60 new exhibitions |url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/14463342.artists-open-houses-returns-with-60-new-exhibitions/ |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=The Argus |language=en}}</ref>

[[Brighton Fringe]] runs alongside Brighton Festival, and has grown to be one of the largest fringe festivals in the world.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.visitbritain.com/VB3-en/experiences/cities/focus_on/brighton_fringe.aspx |title=Brighton Fringe Festival 2006 | website= VisitBritain |access-date=20 August 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070804222234/http://www.visitbritain.com/VB3-en/experiences/cities/focus_on/brighton_fringe.aspx |archive-date=4 August 2007}}</ref> Together with the street performers from Brighton Festival's "Streets of Brighton" events, and the [[Royal Mile]]-esque outdoor performances that make up "Fringe City", outdoor spectacles and events more than double during May.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk/press/index.asp?ID=122 |title=Brighton Fringe Festival 2007. 5–28 May 2007 |access-date=20 August 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20070505114127/http://www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk/press/index.asp?ID=122 |archive-date=5 May 2007}}</ref>

{{anchor|ff}}Brighton has two major [[film festival]]s and several other smaller ones:<!---self-referring redirects to anchor until such time as articles may be created--->
* [[CINECITY]]: The Brighton Film Festival (also known as Brighton Film Festival<ref name=filmcity>{{cite web | title=FESTIVALS | website=Film City  | date=22 September 2017 | url=https://filmcitybrighton.org/festivals/ | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref>) was founded in 2003, and is funded by the [[British Film Institute]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Cinecity past editions | website=Cinecity | date=19 November 2023 | url=https://www.cine-city.co.uk/festival/cinecity-past-editions/ | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref> It takes place each year in November with a strong focus on world cinema, international previews and archival screenings. It gives awards in three categories: New Voices - Under-25s Emerging Talent (supported by Screen and Film School, Brighton), for a short film made by young local filmmakers;  Cinecity Open, for short films made by local filmmakers; and Features, for UK and international [[feature film]]s of all genres, which are featured in the main programme.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cine-city |url=https://www.cine-city.co.uk/ |access-date=30 September 2024 |website=Cine-City}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Festival 2024 | website=Cinecity | date=25 July 2024 | url=https://www.cine-city.co.uk/festival/ | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref>
*[[Brighton Rocks International Film Festival]] (BRIFF), Brighton's main forum for [[Independent cinema in the United Kingdom|independent cinema]], which takes place in June. There are many categories of awards, as well as special awards for young filmmakers.<ref>{{cite web | title=Brighton Rocks International Film Festival | website=[[FilmFreeway]] | url=https://filmfreeway.com/BrightonRocks | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref> From 2025 (the 8th edition of the festival) it is being held at the Manchester Street Arts Club and [[Dukes at Komedia]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Brighton Rocks | website=Rocks Film Festivals | url=https://www.rocksfestivals.com/briff.html | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref>
*[[Brighton International Animation Festival]] (BIAF), focused on [[animated film]]s,<ref name=biaf>{{cite web | title=Animation | website=BIAF | date=1 January 1970 | url=https://www.brightoninternationalanimationfestival.com/ | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref> was launched in 2022,<ref>{{cite web | title=Brighton International Animation Festival | website=[[FilmFreeway]] | date=19 April 2024 | url=https://filmfreeway.com/BrightonInternationalAnimationFestival | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Past Editions | website=BIAF | date=1 January 1970 | url=https://www.brightoninternationalanimationfestival.com/copy-of-past-editions | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref> and [[BAFTA]]-qualifying since 2024. It takes place in April.<ref name=biaf/> 
*[[Oska Bright Film Festival]], which showcases films by people with [[learning disabilities]], [[autism]], or [[Asperger syndrome|Aspergers]], was founded in 2004 by people with disabilities, and takes place in alternate years. In non-festival years, it tours the UK and internationally.<ref>{{cite web | title=Our Story | website=Oska Bright Film Festival | url=https://oskabright.org/about-us | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref> 
*COOS / Colour Out of Space International Festival of Experimental Sound and Art was established in 2006. Its focus is [[experimental music]] and its crossover with other artforms, including film. It is held over a weekend in August in the [[Sallis Benney Theatre]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Colour Out of Space: International Experimental Sound Festival | website=Colour Out of Space | url=https://www.colouroutofspace.org/ | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref><ref name=filmcity/>  
In addition, films are also showcased in the Brighton and [[Brighton Pride]] festivals.<ref name=filmcity/>
 
[[File:Brighton Pride 2014 bus (15045503485).jpg|thumb|Brighton Pride 2014 bus]]
[[Brighton Pride]] is the first of its kind in the UK,<ref>{{cite web |title=Trans Pride Brighton 2016 |url=http://transpridebrighton.tumblr.com/ |website=TransPrideBrighton on Tumblr |access-date=3 July 2016 |archive-date=18 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618201004/http://transpridebrighton.tumblr.com/ |url-status=live}}</ref> attracting 450,000 to the city over the Pride weekend in 2018.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Razavi |first1=Amir |title=Brighton Pride 2018 was biggest one yet - 450,000 people make the city £18m |url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/16401494.brighton-pride-2018-was-biggest-one-yet/ |work=[[The Argus (Brighton)|The Argus]] |access-date=3 October 2018 |language=en |date=6 August 2018 |archive-date=3 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003101236/https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/16401494.brighton-pride-2018-was-biggest-one-yet/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

[[Disability Pride Brighton]] promotes acceptance and visibility for area residents who are disabled.<ref>{{Cite news |title=BBC News - Disability Pride event held in Brighton |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-sussex-44839504/ |access-date=24 October 2020 |archive-date=23 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123083342/https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-sussex-44839504 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ITV News - Disability Pride Gets Underway In Brighton |url=https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2019-07-14/disability-pride-gets-underway-in-brighton |access-date=24 October 2020 |archive-date=19 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019072820/https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2019-07-14/disability-pride-gets-underway-in-brighton/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Euans Guide |url=https://www.euansguide.com/news/disability-pride-brighton/ |access-date=24 October 2020 |archive-date=17 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017144841/https://www.euansguide.com/news/disability-pride-brighton/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ITV Meridian - Disability Pride gets underway in Brighton |url=https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2019-07-14/disability-pride-gets-underway-in-brighton/ |access-date=24 October 2020 |archive-date=27 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027092013/https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2019-07-14/disability-pride-gets-underway-in-brighton/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

{{anchor|comedy}}The [[Brighton Comedy Festival]],<!---self-referring link until article created---> also known as the Brighton Dome Comedy Festival, takes place in October each year at the [[Brighton Dome]],<ref>{{cite web | title=Live at Brighton Dome / Brighton Dome Comedy Festival / What's On | website=Brighton Dome | url=https://brightondome.org/whats-on/V2L-live-at-brighton-dome/ | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Bennett | first=Steve | title=Brighton Comedy Festival: Best Of The Fest : Reviews 2007 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide | website=Chortle | date=1 January 2007 | url=https://www.chortle.co.uk/review/2007/01/01/35531/brighton_comedy_festival%3A_best_of_the_fest | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=This is...Brighton Comedy Festival 2015 at Brighton Dome | website=Brighton Dome | date=26 August 2015 | url=https://brightondome.org/news/brighton-comedy-festival-2015-2/ | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref> which includes the [[Pavilion Theatre (Brighton)|Pavilion / Studio Theatre]] and the Corn Exchange.<ref>{{cite web | last=Cowling | first=James | title=Brighton Comedy Festival calls in Impressive PR to promote event | website=PR Week | date=15 September 2010 | url=https://www.prweek.com/article/1028459/brighton-comedy-festival-calls-impressive-pr-promote-event | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Preview: Comedy Festival | website=Brighton Source | date=1 October 2010 | url=https://brightonsource.co.uk/previews/preview-comedy-festival/ | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref> The festival was incorporated in 2001,<ref>{{cite web | title=BRIGHTON COMEDY FESTIVAL LIMITED filing history | website=GOV.UK | date=1 September 2005 | url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/SC220783/filing-history?page=3 | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref> and the inaugural festival was held in 2002.<ref>{{cite web | title=Comedy fest returns to city | website=The Argus | date=9 September 2003 | url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/5104548.comedy-fest-returns-to-city/ | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref> Other venues for [[stand-up comedy|live comedy]] include [[Komedia]]<ref>{{cite web | title=A Brief Heartfelt History of the Brighton Comedy Circuit... | website=Jill Edwards Comedy Workshops | date=23 September 2016 | url=https://jill-edwards.co.uk/news-blog/a-brief-history-of-the-brighton-comedy-circuit | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref> and the Brighton Comedy Garden.<ref name="h221">{{cite web | title=3-7 July 2024, Preston Park, Brighton | website=Brighton Comedy Garden | date=3 July 2024 | url=https://www.brightoncomedygarden.co.uk/ | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Guide | first=British Comedy | title=Brighton Comedy Garden 2024 | website=British Comedy Guide | date=8 September 2024 | url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/live/festivals/brighton-comedy-garden/2024/ | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref>

The annual Brighton Digital Festival explores digital technology and culture. There were versions of such a festival in the late 1990s, but its current iteration came into being in 2011.<ref>{{cite web | title=Brighton Digital Festival | website=Lighthouse | date=5 September 2021 | url=https://www.lighthouse.org.uk/projects/brighton-digital-festival | access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref> Other festivals include: The Great Escape, featuring three nights of [[live music]] in venues across the city; the Soundwaves Festival in June, which shows classical music composed in the 21st Century; Paddle Round the Pier; Brighton Live; [[Burning the Clocks]], a [[winter solstice]] celebration;{{citation needed|date=September 2024}}{{when|Are these still going?|date=September 2024}}

The [[Kemptown, Brighton|Kemptown]] area has its own small annual street festival, the Kemptown Carnival, and the [[Hanover, Brighton|Hanover]] area similarly has a "Hanover Day".{{citation needed|date=September 2024}}

[[File:Brighton seafront carshow.jpg|thumb|upright|Seafront display of [[Mini]]s after a London-to-Brighton drive]]
Brighton is the terminus of a number of [[London to Brighton events]], such as the [[veteran car]] run and bike ride.{{citation needed|date=September 2024}} Transport rallies are also hosted on the seafront.{{citation needed|date=September 2024}} Groups of [[mod (subculture)|mod]]s and [[Rocker (subculture)|rocker]]s still bring their [[Motorscooter|scooters]] and motorbikes to the city, but their gatherings are now much more sedate than the violent 1960s confrontations depicted in ''[[Quadrophenia]]''.{{citation needed|date=September 2024}}

Food- and drink-related festivals include the traditional Blessing of the Fisheries, where barbecued [[mackerel]] are eaten on the beach,{{citation needed|date=September 2024}} and the more recent Fiery Foods [[Chili pepper|Chilli]] Festival.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fieryfoodsuk.co.uk/ |title=Fiery Foods Chilli festival, Brighton, 2012 |website=Fieryfoodsuk.co.uk |date=16 September 2012 |access-date=10 May 2013 |archive-date=4 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504094238/http://www.fieryfoodsuk.co.uk/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> There is also a twice-yearly general food festival.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.brightonfoodfestival.com/ |title=Brighton Food Festival |publisher=Brighton Food Festival |access-date=10 May 2013 |archive-date=10 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510091622/http://www.brightonfoodfestival.com/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The main Sussex beer festival is held in nearby [[Hove]], and there is a smaller beer festival in the Hanover area.{{citation needed|date=September 2024}} The [[Vegfest (UK)]] festival was first held in Brighton in 2009. In 2023 it returned for its 15th year, after the [[COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom|COVID-19 pandemic]]. It takes place annually in March at the Hove Centre.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-31 |title=Free vegan festival set to return to Brighton for 15th year after lockdown hiatus |url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/23420259.brighton-vegan-food-festival-vegfest-will-return-city-april/ |access-date=2023-07-04 |website=The Argus |language=en}}</ref>