Brighton Festival events at Brighton & Hove Museums
Brighton Festival 2024 starts this weekend, presenting a vibrant and hopeful array of events suitable for both adults and children. We are thrilled to be a part of the festivities. Below is a list of our events and collaborations, along with a curated roundup to help you choose. Some events have already sold out, so act fast and book your ticket today—unless you enjoy hearing about the fun from everyone else.
4 May to 1 September: Days of Wonder in Hove Museum of Creativity
Videoclub and Corridor: Days of Wonder (brightonmuseums.org.uk)
Celebrating the magic of early cinema and filmmaking and its spirit of creativity and innovation, Days of Wonder is an exhibition of new work inspired and influenced by the remarkable film and media collections held at Hove Museum of Creativity and Screen Archive Southeast. Corridor and Videoclub have commissioned artists to work with the collections, resulting in an exhibition of new artworks, installed as interventions in the permanent galleries at Hove Museum. Once you’ve experienced Days of Wonder, be sure not to miss our new exhibition, Matisse: Drawing with Scissors.
4 May to 27 May: 100 Miles of String in the Pavilion Garden
100 Miles of String | Brighton Festival
Explore “100 Miles of String” in the Pavilion Garden, an interactive installation where participants of all ages weave string to transform the space into a playful environment. This evolving artwork by artists Lucy Cran and Bill Leslie encourages creativity and collaboration. Join in to help create a dynamic, temporary landmark in Brighton.
10 May to 4 August: National Treasures: Rembrandt in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
National Treasures: Rembrandt in Brighton (brightonmuseums.org.uk)
Don’t miss the chance to see Rembrandt’s “Self Portrait at the Age of 34” at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, a highlight of the National Gallery’s bicentenary National Treasures tour. This masterclass in artistic time travel is accompanied by “Hey, Rembrandt!”—a project where local youths, mentored by photographer Alejandra Carles-Tolra, explore identity through photographic self-portraits. Experience these captivating displays and join a UK-wide celebration of art, accessible to over half the UK population within an hour’s journey.
22 May: Heath Quartet in the Royal Pavilion’s Music Room SOLD OUT
Heath Quartet | Classical | Brighton Festival
An evening of classical music with the acclaimed Heath Quartet.
23 May: An Evening at the Booth Museum SOLD OUT A unique night at the museum, featuring rare collections and exhibits.
An Evening at the Booth Museum of Natural History >>> SOLD OUT (brightonmuseums.org.uk)
A unique night at the Booth Museum of Natural History, featuring rare collections and exhibits.
24 May to 27 October: Shadows of Empire: Taking Tea at Preston Manor
Shadows of Empire: Taking Tea at Preston Manor (brightonmuseums.org.uk)
Delve into the historical narratives of empire over a cup of tea at the Preston Manor, from theft to drug smuggling to war, the history of tea holds shocking secrets.
This new interactive experience unwraps the story through hands-on interactive puzzles, previously unseen images and curios including the newly restored mechanical Edwardian Dream Machine.
Discover how past inhabitants and guests of Preston Manor enjoyed their cuppas oblivious to the human cost of teatime.
Thought-provoking with challenging adult themes including addiction, the experience concludes with a sit-down cup of tea in a real Victorian Kitchen.
Join us for these exciting events and experience the best of culture and history at the Brighton Festival.
