Brighton Fringe Festival is an open-access festival. This means anyone can take part if you find a venue to host you and pay a registration fee.

Brighton Fringe is an opportunity to explore your most experimental, bold and creative ideas. It is a safe space to try new things to welcoming, friendly and excited audiences. There is something for all tastes in Brighton, so nothing is off limits (within reason).

The 2027 programme is split up into 11 main categories:

• Cabaret & Variety
• Children & Young People Circus
• Dance & Physical Theatre
• Comedy
• Events & Films
• Exhibitions
• Literature & Spoken Word
• Music & Nightlife
• Theatre
• Tours
• Workshops

Find out everything about the Fringe here.

Here's what your registration fee gets you:

• Support from a dedicated Festival Team who can answer your questions
• Help completing your Eventotron registration
• Advice on choosing a venue
• Advice on bursaries
• Advice on marketing strategies
• A list of accredited Press and Arts Industry contacts
• Access to workshops, events and networking opportunities, both during Fringe and throughout the year