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Sussex Events Guide: Brighton, Hove, Lewes and Mid Sussex

How to plan concerts, football, theatre, markets and seasonal days out without missing the start, getting trapped in post-event traffic or struggling to find your driver.

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Looking for a specific February 2026 event? This article was first published for February 2026. Individual listings and kick-off times change, so the guide has been upgraded into a reliable planning page with direct links to official calendars rather than preserving unverified or expired listings.
Royal Pavilion in central Brighton near major cultural venues
Royal Pavilion, Brighton. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons; licence and attribution on source page.

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CONCERTS & COMEDY

Brighton Dome

Check the official Brighton Dome programme for performance times, venue details and access information. Allow extra collection time when several city-centre venues finish together.

FOOTBALL

Brighton & Hove Albion

Use the club’s official fixture list for confirmed dates and kick-off times. Broadcast selections can move fixtures after early calendars are published.

THEATRE

Theatre Royal Brighton

Confirm the show and advertised running time on the official venue page. Add time for the interval, applause, cloakroom and the walk to a reachable pickup road.

CITY-WIDE EVENTS

Visit Brighton

Browse the official What’s On calendar for exhibitions, festivals, family activities and seasonal events across Brighton and Hove.

LEWES

Markets and town events

Use the organiser or venue page for the exact date and location. “Lewes” alone is not a sufficient pickup instruction; share the venue, street and postcode.

MID SUSSEX

Local halls and community venues

For Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and Hurstpierpoint, verify the organiser’s latest announcement and check whether parking or road access is restricted.

Plan the journey around the event

Before booking
Confirm the date, venue entrance and expected finish. Screenshots of old listings are not reliable enough for time-sensitive travel.
Arrival
For seated events, aim to reach the venue before doors close. For stadium travel, allow extra time for security, walking and crowd-control routes.
Collection
Choose a named street, hotel or landmark where a vehicle can stop safely. Pedestrian zones and police closures can prevent door collection.
After the event
Keep the booking phone on. Large crowds can make a person difficult to locate even when the driver is close.

Stadium travel: the detail people miss

The American Express Stadium is beside Falmer station, but event-day access, parking rules and controlled roads can change. Do not request a vague pickup “outside the stadium”. Follow the club’s official travel advice, then agree a legal vehicle meeting point before the day. For groups, count both passengers and bags when choosing the vehicle.

Central Brighton collection after a show

The Royal Pavilion, Brighton Dome and Theatre Royal sit close together, which is convenient on foot but challenging for vehicles at peak leaving time. A short walk to a confirmed reachable road may produce a smoother collection than waiting beside a crowded venue door. Share the full venue name and booking phone number; never rely only on a dropped pin.

Book the correct vehicle

Sussex Airports Taxis provides pre-booked journeys 24/7, subject to availability. Payment can be made by cash or card to the driver, or by payment link on request. Child seats cannot currently be supplied.

Your ticket is booked — now book the journey

Send the event, venue, date, passenger count and requested collection time. We will confirm a practical pickup plan.

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Event travel FAQs

Can I book a return before I know the exact finish?

Use the organiser’s published running time and add a sensible exit buffer. If the finish changes, contact the operator as early as possible; changes remain subject to availability.

Can a driver collect directly outside a venue?

Only where stopping is safe and legal. Event closures, pedestrian zones and heavy crowds may require a nearby agreed meeting point.

Do you provide group vehicles?

Yes, subject to availability. State passenger numbers and any equipment or luggage when requesting the quote.

Can I pay after the event?

Cash and card payments to the driver are available, or a payment link may be requested.

Event dates, road access and running times can change. Always verify details with the official organiser. Sussex Airports Taxis is an independent operator and does not claim partnerships with the organisations mentioned.