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2026
Event listings 2026
Please browse the festival event programme below or click here if you prefer to view a PDF of the festival brochure.
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Booking Fees: A small booking fee will be applied to all paid for events. This fee goes towards covering our costs. This will appear at point of payment.
Friday 25th September 2026
MINDFULNESS BRIGHTON
MINDFULNESS IN NATURE
FRI 25 SEP, 10.00AM – 12.00PM
Come and learn to be present and appreciate being outdoors in nature. You’ll learn how to notice and enjoy small, everyday things, and take your mental focus away from spiralling thoughts – worries, concerns, going over the past. This can help reduce anxiety, stress and low mood. Suitable if you are new or experienced with mindfulness.
£11/£5 Concessions BOOKING REQUIRED
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BEACH TENNIS UK/BEACH TENNIS BRIGHTON
BEACH TENNIS LITE – AGEING WELL FESTIVAL SPECIAL
FRI 25 SEP, 10.30AM – 12.00PM
Try Beach Tennis Lite — a special Ageing Well Festival session created for adults 50+. Explore a fun seaside sport, connect with others through friendly play, and enjoy gentle movement, fresh air and laughter on the sand. Suitable for beginners and different activity levels, with equipment provided and support throughout.
£7 BOOKING REQUIRED
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THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON
AGE IS A STAGE FESTIVAL SPECIAL
FRI 25 SEP, 11.00AM – 12.30PM
Unleash your playful side at this fun-filled Age is a Stage session for newcomers aged 50+. No experience needed—just a willingness to explore creativity, drama, and the joy of letting go. Let the fun begin!
£6.50 (FOR NEW ATTENDEES) BOOKING REQUIRED
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HONEY’S HOME
CLEARING THE CLUTTER, KEEPING THE MEMORIES
FRI 25 SEP, 11.30AM – 1.00PM
Discover the surprisingly uplifting art of “Swedish Death Cleaning”-a gentle, practical way to declutter, simplify, and keep what truly matters. Learn why we hold onto things, how to let go without guilt, and easy steps to reduce overwhelm. A warm, encouraging session for anyone looking to simplify their home or plan ahead in a positive, meaningful way.
BRIGHTON AND HOVE BUS AND COACH COMPANY
BRIGHTON & HOVE BUSES OPEN TOP TOUR
FRI 25 SEP, 12.00PM
What better way to see some of Brighton & Hove’s local highlights than by travelling on board an Open Top Bus for a leisurely journey along the coast. Join Brighton & Hove Buses for a relaxing trip taking in the stunning panoramic views of the sea between Saltdean and Brighton. Trip will begin at Saltdean Lido. Seating for 40 people on the upper deck with one allocated wheelchair bay on the lower deck. As we are not following with usual City Sightseeing route. there will be no commentary available. Please be advised to wear suitable clothing if it is wet/cold.
12:00PM: ROTTINGDEAN (WHITE HORSE BUS STOP EASTBOUND)
12:05PM: BACK OF THE LIDO (SALTDEAN LIBRARY BUS STOP)
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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SUSSEX DOLPHIN PROJECT
BRIGHTON WILDLIFE CRUISE
FRI 25 SEP, 3.40PM FOR 4.00PM DEPART
Embark on a breath-taking Brighton Wildlife Cruise. Discover the wonders of Sussex’s marine wildlife as you sail along Brighton seafront. Enjoy sightings of seabirds and viewing Brighton from a new perspective. Dolphin sightings are rare, but our dedicated volunteers will be keeping their eye out.
£26 BOOKING REQUIRED
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PORTSLADE BOWLS CLUB
BOWLS BASH, AN INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR BOWLS
FRI 25 SEP, 6.00PM – 8.00PM
Enjoy a fun session learning how to bowl on our all-weather green. Will I hit the Jack? Should my team play the Joker? Review the game with tea/coffee & nibbles in the clubhouse afterwards. The bar will be open at end of evening session.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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THE LES PAUL BIG BAND
BIG BAND SWING MUSIC NIGHT
FRI 25 SEP, 8.00PM – 10.15PM
Join the Brighton- based band of 40 years, The Les Paul Big Band for a relaxed, fun evening of music. 18 musicians and vocalists will be playing music from the iconic swing era of 1940’s onward, so expect to hear some classics from Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington as well as more contemporary songs from the 70’s and 80’s
£9.50 BOOKING REQUIRED
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Saturday 26th September 2026
FITNESS FUSION WITH DANI KING
STRENGTH & RESISTANCE
SAT 26 SEP, 9.30AM – 10.30AM
Join our fun Strength and Resistance class designed for individuals aged 50 plus! This class focuses on improving upper body and core strength, essential for maintaining overall health as we age. With a range of exercises tailored to older adults, you’ll build muscle, improve flexibility, and boost endurance. Option to do whole class seated!
£3 BOOKING REQUIRED
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FITNESS FUSION WITH DANI KING
DISCO GLOW FIT
SAT 26 SEP, 10.30AM – 11.30AM
Dance. Glow. Repeat. Step onto the dance floor for music starting in the 50s and spanning the decades, including floor fillers and feel-good anthems. Expect disco lights, glow sticks and upbeat, easy routines with party vibes for this fitness experience that feels like a night out. Come for nostalgia and leave glowing!
£3 BOOKING REQUIRED
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PRESTON PARK U3A
2026 ANNUAL SHOWCASE
SAT 26 SEP, 10.30AM – 12.30PM
With over 500 members we are a lively and welcoming group offering activities for peopleno longer in full-time employment. Come along to our Showcase and meet group leaders for our more than 60 interest groups. As a member do what you love, learn new things, keep fit and active and above all make new friends and have fun.
FREE DROP-IN
STARLING ARTS
MONO PRINTING WORKSHOP
SAT 26 SEP, 11.00AM – 1.00PM
Join the ladies from Starling Arts to create some prints using low-tech templates – have a go and get creative
£6 BOOKING REQUIRED
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ONE GARDEN
GARDEN TOUR & TEA & CAKE AT ONE GARDEN BRIGHTON
SAT 26 SEP, 11.00AM – 1.00PM
£8 BOOKING REQUIRED
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THE HOP 50+
GIMME GIMME GIMME LINE DANCING
SAT 26 SEP, 1.45PM – 2.45PM
Grab your dancing boots and join Lee Miller for an unforgettable ABBA-themed line dancing session! Strut, shuffle and spin to your favourite ABBA hits in an afternoon packed with music, laughter and feel-good vibes. Sequins and Stetsons encouraged—whether you’re a Dancing Queen, King or complete beginner!
£6 BOOKING REQUIRED
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Sunday 27th September 2026
THE DRIVE BOWLING CLUB
BOWLS TASTER SESSION
SUN 27 SEP, 10.30AM – 12.00PM
Enjoy a free taster session of Bowls on our all weather green. Have a cuppa afterwards and chat to our friendly members.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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PORTSLADE BOWLS CLUB
BOWLS BASH, AN INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR BOWLS
SUN 27 SEP, 10.30AM – 12.30PM
Enjoy a fun session learning how to bowl on our all-weather green. Will I hit the Jack? Should my team play the Joker? Review the game with tea/coffee & nibbles in the clubhouse afterwards.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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STEPHEN BENTON
CELEBRATING WONDERFUL WOMEN OF BRIGHTON
SUN 27 SEP, 11.00AM – 12.30PM
Join Stephen for a walking tour to hear about some notable Brighton women – famous, not so famous and infamous. Not just campaigners for voting rights and social reform and pioneers in medicine and law but also the notorious Chocolate Cream murderer, whose story fascinated the Victorians, and a theatrical dame who played bingo at the Hippodrome.
SEVEN DIALS- OPPOSITE CO-OP STORE
£9 BOOKING REQUIRED
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JACKIE MARSH-HOBBS
PALMEIRA MANSIONS GUIDED TOUR
SUN 27 SEP, 11.30AM – 1.15PM
Take a glimpse back at Victorian life in a house tour which reveals the opulence, taste and lifestyle of a nouveau riche gentleman. This terraced house with its impressive Grade II* listed interior, has miraculously survived and is now part of the English Language Centre in Hove. The building is not normally opened to the public.
£15 BOOKING REQUIRED
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QUEER HERITAGE SOUTH
EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF SCHOOLS OUT AND ITS LGBT+ PROJECTS
SUN 27 SEP, 2.00PM – 4.00PM
Join Sue Sanders, Chair of Schools OUT UK, for an afternoon rich in history to celebrate diverse history, herstory, their story. Schools OUT founded UK LGBT+ History Month, and over the past 50 years have worked to #educateOUTprejudice and usualise LGBT+ lives, creating learning environments where all LGBT+ people feel safe, seen, and supported.
PAY AS YOU FEEL (£4- £11) BOOKING REQUIRED
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STEPHEN BENTON
HOVE ACTUALLY WALKING TOUR THE STORY OF BRIGHTON’S MORE GENTEEL NEIGHBOUR
SUN 27 SEP, 2.00PM – 3.30PM
Join Stephen for a leisurely stroll through Hove— Brighton’s more genteel neighbour. Discover how Hove evolved differently, shaped by elegant developments like Brunswick Town, Cliftonville, and the West Brighton Estate. Hear about some people who have made Hove their home.
£9 BOOKING REQUIRED
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JACKIE MARSH-HOBBS
PALMEIRA MANSIONS NEW TOUR
SUN 27 SEP, 2.15PM – 4.00PM
A new tour with fewer stairs concentrating on the ground floor, with an option to include the first floor and basement. A captivating house tour which reveals Victorian surviving fixtures and features, with images showing the upper floors. Stories of a gentleman’s eclectic taste and grand lifestyle. There are eight steps to the house entrance.
£15 BOOKING REQUIRED
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Monday 28th September 2026
FITNESS FUSION WITH DANI KING
ZUMBA GOLD
MON 28 SEP, 10.30AM – 11.20AM
Zumba Gold is a fun dance fitness experience! You’ll forget you’re even exercising! Perfect for active older adults, groove to music from across the globe & decades! All the energy & excitement of a regular Zumba class at a lower intensity and impact level. Dance your way to better health & fitness with this vibrant class! As seen on ITV!
£3 BOOKING REQUIRED
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FABRICA
TEA AND TOTES
MON 28 SEP, 10.30AM – 12.30PM
Join us for Tea and Totes, a workshop where you get to design and print your very own tote bag using a heat press and your own imagination. During this friendly and welcoming experience, you will be guided through a step-by-step process to create a tote bag that is uniquely you! Tea, Coffee and all Materials are provided.
PAY WHAT YOU CAN (SUGGESTED COST £13) BOOKING REQUIRED
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ACTION FOR HAPPINESS BRIGHTON
EXPLORING THE KEYS TO HAPPIER LIVING
MON 28 SEP, 6.00PM – 7.30PM
Explore the science of connection and happiness in a fun, friendly workshop led by Action for Happiness Brighton! Discover wellbeing tips, enjoy meaningful conversations, and co-create a kinder world. This uplifting session celebrates the evidence-based ways we can take action to explore more, connect more and enjoy more.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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FITNESS FUSION WITH DANI KING
BURLESQUE
MON 28 SEP, 6.30PM – 7:30PM
Burlesque class! Dive into the glamorous world of burlesque! You will learn short burlesque style routines using a variety of props such as fans, feather boas, gloves, hats and clothes stay on! Embrace your inner fierceness. Be playful, expressive, and unapologetically you. Excellent for improving brain function! All genders welcome!
£3 BOOKING REQUIRED
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Tuesday 29th September 2026
VITALITY YOGA
GENTLE CHAIR YOGA SESSION
TUE 29 SEP, 10.00AM – 11.00AM
Celebrate the wisdom and strength of aging with a gentle yin and meditation style yoga session. Through chakra balancing and breath work, essential oils and sound meditation reconnect mind body and spirit . This calming practice supports balance , energy, and wellbeing at every stage of life. All are warmly welcome.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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THE MUD HOUSE
MINDFUL PINCH POTTING WORKSHOP
TUE 29 SEP, 10.00AM – 11.30AM
This 1.5-hour Mindful Pinch Potting workshop offers a calm, restorative space to slow down and create with clay. Guided through simple hand-building techniques, you’ll have time to rest, breathe, and play – no experience needed. Focus is on process, not perfection. All materials included.
PAY WHAT YOU CAN (£11 SUGGESTED DONATED, COVERS KILN FIRING)/ BOOKING REQUIRED
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STARLING ARTS
JAPANESE MARBLING
TUE 29 SEP, 10.00AM – 11.30AM
Come and enjoy a relaxing morning at Tower house immersing yourself in the mindful technique of japanese marbling. All materials will be provided and you will leave with some beautiful decorative papers.
£6 BOOKING REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL’S HEALTHY LIFESTYLES TEAM, AND AGE UK
WE ARE UNDEFEATABLE: EXPLORING WAYS TO BE ACTIVE AT ANY AGE
TUE 29 SEP, 10.00AM – 11.00AM
We are Undefeatable supports people to be active whilst living with health conditions. Hear inspiring stories, informative talks, discover local services helping you to move more, and the option to talk to our team about your activity levels. The session will finish with a gentle movement session. Open to anyone seeking guidance on moving more.
FREE/ BOOKING REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL’S HEALTHY LIFESTYLES TEAM, AND AGE UK
WE ARE UNDEFEATABLE: EXPLORING WAYS TO BE ACTIVE AT ANY AGE
TUE 29 SEP, 11.30AM – 12.30PM
We are Undefeatable supports people to be active whilst living with health conditions. Hear inspiring stories, informative talks, discover local services helping you to move more, and the option to talk to our team about your activity levels. The session will finish with a gentle movement session. Open to anyone seeking guidance on moving more.
FREE/ BOOKING REQUIRED
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DEAD ORGANISED
DEAD ORGANISED – AGEING WELL WITHOUT THE OVERWHELM
TUE 29 SEP, 10.00AM – 12.00PM
A warm, practical and thought-provoking workshop helping people navigate ageing, caregiving, future planning and the conversations we often avoid. Explore mindset, family dynamics, decluttering, life admin and ageing well without overwhelm. Includes takeaway prompts, planning tools and optional social lunch afterwards.
£13 WORKBOOK INCLUDED BOOKING REQUIRED
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STONEHAM BAKEHOUSE CIC
BAKING FOR WELLBEING
TUE 29 SEP, 10.00AM – 12.00PM
Learn the art of breadmaking in a relaxed and supportive environment. Bake delicious breads and experience the therapeutic nature of breadmaking. All supplies provided. A chance to knead, shape, and bake homemade bread. It’s an experience you dough not want to miss.
£6 BOOKING REQUIRED
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FITNESS FUSION WITH DANI KING
ZUMBA SENTAO
TUE 29 SEP, 10.30AM – 11.30AM
Not your typical chair workout! Zumba Sentao uses the chair to enhance movement and boost intensity. In this blend of Zumba fun and strength exercises, the chair becomes part of the workout! Expect uplifting music, a supportive vibe and dynamic routines designed to improve posture, stability and muscle tone. Work at your own level and feel energised.
£3 BOOKING REQUIRED
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FIRST STEPS FITNESS
WALK STRONG IN STANMER PARK
TUE 29 SEP, 10.30AM – 12.30PM
There’s nothing better than exercising outdoors so why not join Julia at Stanmer Park for a walk along the Monument Trail (3 miles)? She’ll be stopping along the way to include some simple strength exercises and for a drink at the Stanmer Tearooms. The event will be cancelled in the event of rain.
STANMER PARK (MEETING AT THE EAST LOWER LODGES CAR PARK)
FREE/DROP-IN
(PAYBYPHONE APP NEEDED TO PAY FOR PARKING IF YOU ARE DRIVING)
SMALL PERFORMANCE ADVENTURES
THE SECRET LIVES OF INANIMATE OBJECTS
TUE 29 SEP, 11.00AM – 4.00PM
Join small performance adventures on a joyful journey of creative exploration. Drawing on theatre and other art forms, we will explore the hidden lives, emotions, and relationships of the inanimate objects in our homes. What might this mean for our very human selves? Lunch provided. Please bring an object from your home.
FREE WITH LUNCH PROVIDED/ BOOKING REQUIRED
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LOZ’S DAYDISCO
FRIENDLY DAY DISCO
TUE 29 SEP, 11.30AM – 12.15PM
Step back under the Mirrorball at our feel-good Day Disco and relive the magic of the 70s and 80s with classic hits, low-impact easy steps and freestyle moves. It’s all about having a great time and enjoying the music in a welcoming, upbeat atmosphere that will lift your spirits. Please arrive 10 minutes before the session start time.
FREE/ DROP-IN
SILVER SWANS AT THE DANCE SPACE
SILVER SWANS MEETS SWAN LAKE
TUE 29 SEP, 12.30PM – 1.30PM
Come and release your inner swan! Silver Swans followed two years of research dedicated to making ballet accessible for people age 55+. Some of our Swans are slightly younger than this, some older so don’t be put off. Among the physical benefits are improved posture, balance, strength and coordination. This class takes Swan Lake as its theme.
£11 BOOKING REQUIRED
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WYW NUTRITION COACHING
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? AND WHY IT MATTERS FOR YOUR HEALTH!
TUE 29 SEP, 1.00PM – 2.00PM
Pick up practical tips for healthy eating as you age. Meeting our nutritional needs can be a challenge – and it’s not all about broccoli! Caroline, a nutrition coach who transformed her health through diet, busts common diet myths and shares inspiration for quick, easy, tasty meals to support your health.
ONLINE OVER ZOOM
FREE/ BOOKING REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL
HOVE BEACH PARK AND SEAFRONT NATURE WALK AND TALK
TUE 29 SEP, 2.00PM – 3.00PM
Join us for a short walk along the seafront and the new Hove Beach Park to learn about some of the features in place to increase nature and biodiversity, and the amazing marine life that can be found off our coastline. In case of hot weather, please bring water, hat and suncream and wet weather gear in case of rain.
FREE/ BOOKING REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON TOY AND MODEL MUSEUM
TEA, TEDDIES AND TRAINS!
TUE 29 SEP, 2.00PM – 4.00PM
Brighton Toy and Model Museum is a truly extraordinary attraction, home to over 12,000 toys and models from the golden age of toymaking. Join us for this very special tour, followed by tea, biscuits and a closer look at some of our toys, it’s guaranteed to bring back childhood memories!
£11 BOOKING REQUIRED
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THE BRITISH ORIGAMI SOCIETY – SUSSEX AREA
ORIGAMI TASTER SESSION
TUE 29 SEP, 2.00PM – 3.30PM
Origami the ancient Japanese craft of folding paper. Transform a simple, flat sheet of paper into a selection of simple toys, boxes and animals. All materials provided.
FREE/ BOOKING REQUIRED
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FITNESS FUSION WITH DANI KING
BOOGIE FAMILY FIT
TUE 29 SEP, 3.45PM – 4.45PM
Fun for the whole family- parents, kids and grandparents unite! Expect eclectic music, fun games with props and easy moves so that everyone can join in! No sidelines, just smiles. This session is perfect for shy kids and grown-ups to join in but there is no pressure. Come laugh, boogie and leave happy!
£2 BOOKING REQUIRED
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Wednesday 30th September 2026
DEAD ORGANISED
DEAD ORGANISED – AGEING WELL WITHOUT THE OVERWHELM
WED 30 SEP, 10.00AM – 12.00PM
A warm, practical and thought-provoking workshop helping people navigate ageing, caregiving, future planning and the conversations we often avoid. Explore mindset, family dynamics, decluttering, life admin and ageing well without overwhelm. Includes takeaway prompts, planning tools and optional social lunch afterwards.
FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE, MAIN ROOM
£13 WORKBOOK INCLUDED BOOKING REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON & HOVE LGBT SWITCHBOARD
CHAKRA AND MINDFULNESS SESSION
WED 30 SEP, 10.00AM – 11.00AM
Enjoy an hour learning about your Chakras, and how crystals and mindfulness can help you realign your chakras and enhance your wellbeing.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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PLOT 22
GROWING TOGETHER
WED 30 SEP, 10.30AM – 12.30PM
Visit the Plot 22 community garden to experience Growing Together, a fortnightly meet for people who enjoy gentler garden and nature related activities, within a group that aims to foster friendship, mutual care and connection. Dementia inclusive, we welcome friends and carers. No prior experience of gardening is needed.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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LOVE TO MOVE
LOVE TO MOVE FREE SESSION TASTER
WED 30 SEP, 10.30AM – 12.00PM
Come and join this gentle exercise and social group – suitable for people living with dementia and their family/friend carers. Warm, welcoming and supportive.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON BIKE TOURS
CITY CYCLE TOUR
WED 30 SEP, 10.30AM – 1.00PM
A gentle 2.5 hour guided cycle tour around the city centre and along the seafront to Hove and back, with regular stops at iconic landmarks to learn about the City’s history and culture. The 7.5 mile route, is mostly flat and on cycle lanes, with occasional stretches along quiet streets. Bikes and helmets are provided.
£16 (HALF NORMAL PRICE) BOOKING REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON AND HOVE BUS AND COACH COMPANY
BRIGHTON & HOVE BUSES VINTAGE ROUTEMASTER BUS TOUR
WED 30 SEP, 11.00AM – 1.00PM
Hop aboard Brighton & Hove Buses’ vintage Routemaster for a nostalgic ride past iconic landmarks like The Pavilion, The Dome, i360,Palace Pier, and Brighton Marina. This charming journey is free but has limited spaces, so early booking is advised to secure your spot on this memorable city tour.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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ONE GARDEN
GARDEN TOUR & TEA & CAKE AT ONE GARDEN BRIGHTON
WED 30 SEP, 11.00AM – 1.00PM
£8 BOOKING REQUIRED
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TOWER HOUSE
NAIL CUTTING (HANDS OR FEET) AND NAIL HEALTH ADVICE
WED 30 SEP, 12.00PM – 2.00PM
Come and enjoy a free tidy up of your nails and learn some care tips with Debbie! 20-minute appointments bookable between 12-2pm.
FREE BOOKED REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON & HOVE LGBT SWITCHBOARD
LEARN TO PAINT WITH CLAUDETTE
WED 30 SEP, 1.00PM – 3.00PM
Jome along and learn to paint with our very own artist and creative lead Claudette, where you will learn many skills to take away to paint at home.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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THE HOP 50+
GET CREATIVE WITH PLASTIC
WED 30 SEP, 2.00PM – 4.00PM
Join Titch for a hands-on workshop exploring relief printing using recycled single-use plastic. Transform everyday waste into unique works of art while celebrating the beauty in the imperfect, unusual, and often overlooked.
£11 BOOKING REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON BALLROOM
BRIGHTON BALLROOM DANCE REVIVAL- CANCELLED
WED 30 SEP, 2.00PM – 4.00PM
Join us for an afternoon of Ballroom and Latin Dancing with singer Joey Clark and a live band. Taking you back to the days of Sherry’s and Regency Dance Hall. Come meet up with friends old and new. Enjoy music and dancing refreshments available.
This event is no longer running>>
ANNIE MASSAGES FOR HUMANITY
15 MINUTE TASTER CHAIR MASSAGES
WED 30 SEP, 2.00PM – 4.30PM
Take a moment for yourself and sit on our special chair relax and let us massage your aches and pains away.
FREE (DONATIONS WELCOME DROP-IN)
BRIGHTON & HOVE LGBT SWITCHBOARD
LEARN TO PAINT WITH CLAUDETTE
WED 30 SEP, 3.00PM – 4.00PM
Come along and learn to paint with our very own artist and creative lead Claudette, where you will learn many skills to take away to paint at home.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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UNBARRED BREWERY AND TAPROOM
UNBARRED BEER TASTING
WED 30 SEP, 6.00PM – 7.00PM
Join us at Unbarred Brewery for a relaxed Beer Tasting Experience! Sample a selection of craft beers, learn what’s in your glass, and enjoy great company. Perfect for enthusiasts or the curious alike—good vibes, great brews, and plenty of laughs. Cheers!
£13 BOOKING REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON & HOVE LGBT SWITCHBOARD
CHAKRA AND MINDFULNESS SESSION
WED 30 SEP, 6.00PM – 7.00PM
Enjoy an hour session learning about your Chakras, and how crystals and mindfulness can help you re align your chakras and enhance your wellbeing.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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SUSSEX SWING
SWING DANCING
WED 30 SEP, 7.30PM – 8.30PM
Join us for a fun, friendly Swing Dancing session! Swing Dance is an African American Dance from the 1930’s influenced by Jazz and Swing music guaranteed to get you moving! No need to bring a partner, as we will match partners in the session. Suitable for beginners.
£8 BOOKING REQUIRED
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Thursday 1st October 2026
THE HANGLETON AND KNOLL PROJECT
MULTI-CULTURAL WOMEN’S WELLBEING COFFEE MORNING
THU 1 OCT, 10.00AM – 12.00PM
The Hangleton and Knoll Project Multi cultural women’s intergenerational coffee morning, pampered by our talented members offering hand massages,haircuts, manicures. Try calligraphy writing or bit of Oprah singing and Bollywood dancing. Tasting home made food around the world, members bringing in a dish to share.
FREE DROP IN
TOWER HOUSE
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS
THU 1 OCT, 10.30AM – 11.30AM
An introduction to communicating with people who experience hearing loss and a chance to learn some basic sign language.
SARITA PRINTS JOY
INDIAN WOODBLOCK FABRIC PRINTING WORKSHOP
THU 1 OCT 10.30AM – 12.00PM
Join Sarita Prints Joy for a fun workshop exploring hand printing using her extensive collection of carved Indian woodblock stamps. After a short demo, experiment with colours and pattern and practice printing on fabric/paper, then create and take home your own printed cotton tea towel OR cotton tote bag..
£18 BOOKING REQUIRED
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TOGETHER CO
A TASTE OF REGENCY: TALES OF RESTORATION & HIGH TEA
THU 1 OCT, 11.00AM – 12.30PM
Step back into the Regency era and join us for a light Afternoon Tea at the Friends Meeting House. We’ll be joined by staff from Brighton & Hove Museums working on the Garden Project, who will share exciting updates on the Royal Garden Restoration. A relaxed, sociable occasion with local history, tasty treats, and good company.
BRIGHTON AND HOVE FOOD PARTNERSHIP
COMMUNITY PICKLING AND PRESERVING
THU 1 OCT, 11.00AM – 1.00PM
Join us for a relaxing and friendly session and leave with new skills and inspiration. Pickling and preserving is a great way of preserving gluts of home-grown or surplus produce. In this introductory session our cookery leader will share their favourite techniques and pass on all the know-how you need to make your own preserves at home.
£11 BOOKING REQUIRED
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TOWER HOUSE
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE – INTERMEDIATE
THU 1 OCT, 11.45AM – 12.30PM
A session for those with a basic level of communication, e.g. can introduce themselves, ask routine questions and understand responses. This is an opportunity to extend your fluency.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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WYW NUTRITION COACHING
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? AND WHY IT MATTERS FOR YOUR HEALTH!
THU 1 OCT, 1.00PM – 2.00PM
Pick up practical tips for healthy eating as you age. Meeting our nutritional needs can be a challenge – and it’s not all about broccoli!
Caroline, a nutrition coach who transformed her health through diet, busts common diet myths and shares inspiration for quick, easy, tasty meals to support your health.
ONLINE OVER ZOOM
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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THE BOOMING LOVELIES
THE BOOMING LOVELIES ARE BACK!
THU 1 OCT, 2.00PM – 3.30PM
Brimming with nostalgic tales & bursting to share their impressions of life today. All set to poetry that will have you nodding in recognition & rippling with laughter. Since last year they have performed in London & across the South East, receiving stellar reviews: “A fantastic show, smashing poetry, a fun afternoon”.
£11 BOOKING REQUIRED
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HOME INSTEAD BRIGHTON, HOVE AND SHOREHAM
TEA AND SOMETHING LOVELY
THU 1 OCT, 2.00PM – 5.00PM
A delightful free afternoon with Home Instead and Blatchington Mill School GCSE Music students. Explore intergenerational connections while you enjoy a wonderful time filled with music, song, conversation, tea and cake!
BISHOP HANNINGTON CHURCH CENTRE
ALBION LIFE
IT FOR EVERYONE – DIGITAL INCLUSION WORKSHOP
THU 1 OCT, 2.00PM – 5.00PM
Join our weekly session on using phones, tablets and PCs for life, learning, leisure and social connections. Learn from our volunteers, share your skills with the community and enjoy a cuppa and a chat. All welcome – beginners to experts!
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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THE CLARE PROJECT
TRANS, NON-BINARY AND INTERSEX SAUNA SESSION
THU 1 OCT, 5.00PM – 6.00PM
Unwind in a warm, welcoming sauna session designed for comfort and connection. Move between soothing heat, a refreshing cold plunge, and a relaxing hot tub. Enjoy thoughtful extras like body scrubs and light refreshments, all in a respectful space where you can truly be yourself and leave feeling renewed.
£6 BOOKING REQUIRED
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THE STRESS LESS COACH
EXPLORE MINDFULNESS: CONNECT WITH YOURSELF AND OTHERS
THU 1 OCT, 7.00PM – 7.45PM
An enjoyable and relaxing online event where Brenda, the Stress Less Coach, will guide you through calming mindfulness exercises. No
experience needed – just come as you are. Don’t miss this opportunity to unwind and recharge. There will be several guided practices and time to informally chat and ask questions at the end.
ONLINE
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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Friday 2nd October 2026
FITNESS FUSION WITH DANI KING
ZUMBA GOLD
FRI 2 OCT, 9.30AM – 10.30AM
Zumba Gold is a fun dance fitness experience! You’ll forget you’re even exercising! Perfect for active older adults, groove to music from across the globe & decades! All the energy & excitement of a regular Zumba class at a lower intensity and impact level. Dance your way to better health & fitness with this vibrant class! As seen on ITV!
£3 BOOKING REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON BIKE TOURS
COASTAL CYCLE TOUR TO ROTTINGDEAN
FRI 2 OCT, 10.30AM – 1.00PM
A gentle 2.5 hour guided cycle tour along Brighton seafront, and the Undercliff path, to Rottingdean and back, with stops at iconic landmarks to learn about local history and culture. Enjoy the glorious Sussex coast. The 9 mile route, is mostly flat and traffic free, with a few stretches along quiet streets. Bikes and helmets are provided.
£16 BOOKING REQUIRED
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LIFE-STAGE DEVELOPMENT
THE BENEFITS OF CONSCIOUS AGEING
FRI 2 OCT, 11.00AM – 1.00PM
A taster workshop exploring the benefits of conscious ageing and introduction to Life-Stage, a Brighton-based community (aged 50-75+) creating connections and friendships through a deeper understanding of ageing. The session is engaging, uplifting and is open to anyone regardless of faith or belief. This is an opportunity to see if our community is something you wish to explore further.
£6 BOOKING REQUIRED
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MINDFULNESS BRIGHTON
MINDFULNESS IN NATURE
FRI 2 OCT, 12.00PM – 2.00PM
Come and learn to be present and appreciate being outdoors in nature. You’ll learn how to notice and enjoy small, everyday things, and take your mental focus away from spiralling thoughts – worries, concerns, going over the past. This can help reduce anxiety, stress and low mood. You can be new or experienced with mindfulness.
£11/£6 CONCESSIONS BOOKING REQUIRED
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SUSSEX CRICKET FOUNDATION
TABLE CRICKET & SPORTING MEMORIES
FRI 2 OCT, 1.00PM – 4.00PM
An afternoon of sporting fun at the home of Sussex Cricket! Have a go at Table Cricket, an enjoyable game accessible to all then while you’re having a break, reminisce and share memories of sports you love.
1ST CENTRAL COUNTY CRICKET GROUND
£5 BOOKING REQUIRED
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SILVER SOUNDS
SILVER SOUNDS SAMBA
FRI 2 OCT, 3.00PM – 5.00PM
Lively samba music workshop.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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Saturday 3rd October 2026
FITNESS FUSION WITH DANI KING
ZUMBA SENTAO
SAT 3 OCT, 10.30AM – 11.30AM
Not your typical chair workout! Zumba Sentao uses the chair to enhance movement and boost intensity. In this blend of Zumba fun and strength exercises, the chair becomes part of the workout! Expect uplifting music, a supportive vibe and dynamic routines designed to improve posture, stability and muscle tone. Work at your own level.
£3 BOOKING REQUIRED
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WILD PURPOSE CIC
THE 3 CS: CROSS-GENERATIONAL CREATIVE CONNECTION
SAT 3 OCT, 11.00AM – 2.00PM
“The 3 Cs” brings adults 18+ together for a cross-generational creative connection. Join us outdoors to explore nature, share stories, and co-create natural art. A relaxed space to connect, collaborate, and celebrate creativity across ages.
£16 INCLUDES A LIGHT LUNCH BOOKING REQUIRED
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THE HOP 50+ & SONGHAVEN
LIVE MUSIC CONCERT
SAT 3 OCT, 11.30AM – 12.15PM
Join The Hop 50+ and Songhaven at St John’s Church for a relaxing morning of live music in a warm and welcoming setting. Songhaven brings joy and connection through professional music, especially for people living with dementia. Enjoy uplifting performances in a supportive environment where everyone can relax and share the music together.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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ONE GARDEN
GARDEN TOUR & TEA & CAKE AT ONE GARDEN BRIGHTON
SAT 3 OCT, 11.00AM – 1.00PM
£8 BOOKING REQUIRED
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SING FOR BETTER HEALTH
SING FOR BETTER HEALTH!
SAT 3 OCT, 12.30PM – 1.30PM
Experience joy and wellbeing while singing with others via Zoom! All welcome, sing along from the comfort of your home, make new friends. No singing ability needed! Easy breathing, voice and posture exercises and singing Oldies, Beatles, Abba etc, with lyrics and accompaniment. Improve your health and wellbeing whilst having fun, it’s easy!
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
FREE DROP-IN (For Zoom link: email uditamusic@protonmail.com)
THE HOP 50+
WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO-GO KARAOKE AND DISCO!
SAT 3 OCT, 7.00PM – 10.00PM
Join us for a totally awesome 80s night with classic anthems from our resident DJ and King of Karaoke! Dance, sing and party to nonstop retro hits, whether you’re Moonwalking, doing the Robot or Electric Slide. Dress in your best 80s glam: sequins, shoulder pads and leg warmers encouraged!
£11 BOOKING REQUIRED
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Sunday 4th October 2026
THE DRIVE BOWLING CLUB
BOWLS TASTER SESSION
SUN 4 OCT, 10.30AM – 12.00PM
Enjoy a free taster session of Bowls on our all weather green. Have a cuppa afterwards and chat to our friendly members.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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BEACH TENNIS UK/BEACH TENNIS BRIGHTON
BEACH TENNIS LITE – AGEING WELL FESTIVAL SPECIAL
SUN 4 OCT, 10.30AM – 12.00PM
Try Beach Tennis Lite — a special Ageing Well Festival session created for adults 50+. Explore a fun seaside sport, connect with others through friendly play, and enjoy gentle movement, fresh air and laughter on the sand. Suitable for beginners and different activity levels, with equipment provided and support throughout.
£7 BOOKING REQUIRED
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GROW YOUR LIFE
INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT EVENT
SUN 4 OCT, 10.30AM – 12.30PM
Enjoy a warm morning at the Intergenerational Community Support Event! Meet families and new friends while enjoying tea, coffee, and delicious brunch treats. Connect through relaxed creative activities, conversation, and community support in a space welcoming to neurodiverse, disabled, LGBTQAI+, mixed heritage and ethnically diverse families.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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STEPHEN BENTON
CELEBRATING WONDERFUL WOMEN OF BRIGHTON
SUN 4 OCT, 11.00AM – 12.30PM
Join Stephen for a walking tour to hear about some notable Brighton women – famous, not so famous and infamous. Not just campaigners for voting rights and social reform and pioneers in medicine and law but also the notorious Chocolate Cream murderer, whose story fascinated the Victorians, and a theatrical dame who played bingo at the Hippodrome.
SEVEN DIALS – OPPOSITE CO-OP STORE
£9 BOOKING REQUIRED
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JACKIE MARSH-HOBBS
PALMEIRA MANSIONS GUIDED TOUR
SUN 4 OCT, 11.30PM – 1.15PM
Take a glimpse back at Victorian life in a house tour which reveals the opulence, taste and lifestyle of a nouveau riche gentleman. This terraced house with its impressive Grade II* listed interior, has miraculously survived and is now part of the English Language Centre in Hove. The building is not normally opened to the public.
£15 BOOKING REQUIRED
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UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON
TRANS ONLY SWIMMING SESSIONS
SUN 4 OCT, 1.00PM – 3.00PM
Come and enjoy this trans-only swimming session! Based at Sport Brighton, Falmer, the exercise suite will be available exclusively for trans/non-binary people and will only be staffed by queer and/or trans inclusive staff. It’s sure to be a fun and enjoyable experience, and all abilities welcome!
SPORT & HEALTH COMPLEX, UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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THREE SCORE DANCE
JUTE – PERFORMANCE & DAYTIME DISCO!
SUN 4 OCT, 2.00PM – 4.00PM
An afternoon of two halves – firstly, step into JUTE, a joyful premiere performance featuring dancers all aged 60+. Using a twenty-metre jute rope, the dance unfolds through play, imagination and unexpected moments of connection. Stay to dance, unwind and enjoy a friendly daytime disco in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
£13 (£9 FOR STATE BENEFITS) BOOKING REQUIRED
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STEPHEN BENTON
A STROLL ALONG BRIGHTON’S OTHER PROMENADE
SUN 4 OCT, 2.00PM – 3.30PM
Everyone knows the seafront but what about Brighton’s other promenade – the one that runs inland from the Palace Pier to The Level. A walk through the series of green spaces that most people only see from a bus or a car. Hear about how this developed and discover some of the interesting people who lived along here.
£9 BOOKING REQUIRED
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JACKIE MARSH-HOBBS
PALMEIRA MANSIONS NEW TOUR
SUN 4 OCT, 2.15PM – 4.00PM
A new tour with fewer stairs concentrating on the ground floor, with an option to include the first floor and basement. A captivating house
tour which reveals Victorian surviving fixtures and features, with images showing the upper floors. Stories of a gentleman’s eclectic taste and grand lifestyle. There are eight steps to the house entrance.
£15 BOOKING REQUIRED
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Monday 5th October 2026
FITNESS FUSION WITH DANI KING
STRENGTH & RESISTANCE
MON 5 OCT, 9.30AM – 10.30AM
Join our fun Strength and Resistance class designed for individuals aged 50 plus! This class focuses on improving upper body and core strength, essential for maintaining overall health as we age. With a range of exercises tailored to older adults, you’ll build muscle, improve flexibility, and boost endurance. Option to do whole class seated!
£3 BOOKING REQUIRED
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FABRICA
TEA AND TOTES
MON 5 OCT, 10.30AM – 12.30PM
Join us for Tea and Totes, a workshop where you get to design and print your very own tote bag using a heat press and your own imagination. During this friendly and welcoming experience, you will be guided through a step-by-step process to create a tote bag that is uniquely you! Tea, Coffee and all Materials are provided.
£13 SUGGESTED COST (PAY WHAT YOU CAN) BOOKING REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
MANICURE WITH HAND MASSAGE
MON 5 OCT, 2.00PM – 3.00PM
Pamper yourself with a free manicure and hand massage from one of our trained Level 3 Beauty students.
FITNESS FUSION WITH DANI KING
DISCO GLOW FIT
MON 5 OCT, 7.30PM – 8.30PM
Dance. Glow. Repeat. Step onto the dance floor for music starting in the 50s and spanning the decades, including floor fillers and feel-good anthems. Expect disco lights, glow sticks and upbeat, easy routines with party vibes for this fitness experience that feels like a night out. Come for nostalgia and leave glowing!
£3 BOOKING REQUIRED
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Tuesday 6th October 2026
FITNESS FUSION WITH DANI KING
BURLESQUE
TUE 6 OCT, 9.30AM – 10.30AM
Burlesque class! Dive into the glamorous world of burlesque! You will learn short burlesque style routines using a variety of props such as fans, feather boas, gloves, hats and clothes stay on! Embrace your inner fierceness. Be playful, expressive, and unapologetically you. Excellent for improving brain function! All genders welcome!
£3 BOOKING REQUIRED
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VITALITY YOGA
GENTLE CHAIR YOGA SESSION
TUE 6 OCT, 10.00AM – 11.00AM
Celebrate the wisdom and strength of aging with a gentle yin and meditation style yoga session. Through chakra balancing and breath work, essential oils and sound meditation reconnect mind body and spirit . This calming practice supports balance , energy, and wellbeing at every stage of life. All are warmly welcome.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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STONEHAM BAKEHOUSE CIC
BAKING FOR WELLBEING
TUE 6 OCT, 10.00AM – 12.00PM
Learn the art of breadmaking in a relaxed and supportive environment. Bake delicious breads and experience the therapeutic nature of breadmaking. All supplies provided. It’s an experience you dough not want to miss.
THE HANGLETON AND KNOLL 50+ STEERING GROUP
HK50+ BINGO AND CHAT
TUE 6 OCT, 10.30AM – 12.00PM
Enjoy a fun morning of Bingo and chat! Make new friends whilst playing Bingo at our friendly drop-in space. To keep your energy up for the game, cake, hot drinks and fruit will be provided. All welcome to come and celebrate the Ageing Well Festival with us.
OASIS EMMANUEL CHURCH (SMALL HALL)
FREE DROP-IN
BRIDGING CHANGE
STRONGER AND HEALTHIER TOGETHER
TUE 6 OCT, 11.00AM – 3.00PM
An informative and interactive event celebrating ageing within racialised communities. Enjoy creative activities, a space for socialising, light refreshments and supportive conversations with Adult Social Care, Carers Centre, mental health and wellbeing services and partners.
FREE DROP- IN
LOZ’S DAYDISCO
FRIENDLY DAY DISCO
TUE 6 OCT, 11.30AM – 12.15PM
Step back under the Mirrorball at our feel-good Day Disco and relive the magic of the 70s and 80s with classic hits, low-impact easy steps and freestyle moves. It’s all about having a great time and enjoying the music in a welcoming, upbeat atmosphere that will lift your spirits. Please arrive 10 minutes before the session start time.
FREE DROP- IN
SILVER SWANS AT THE DANCE SPACE
SILVER SWANS MEETS SWAN LAKE
TUE 6 OCT, 12.30PM – 13.30PM
Come and release your inner swan! Silver Swans followed two years of research dedicated to making ballet accessible for people age 55+. Some of our Swans are slightly younger than this, some older so don’t be put off. Among the physical benefits are improved posture, balance, strength and coordination. This class takes Swan Lake as its theme.
£11 BOOKING REQUIRED
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STARLING ARTS
SURREAL IMAGES IN COLLAGE
TUE 6 OCT, 1.30PM – 3.00PM
Come and join us for a relaxing afternoon cutting and sticking from magazines and adding paint to create a surreal image. Starling Arts run regular art workshops at two venues in Brighton for anyone over fifty – we hope to meet you soon.
£5 BOOKING REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
MANICURE WITH HAND MASSAGE
TUE 6 OCT, 2.00PM – 3.00PM
Pamper yourself with a free manicure and hand massage from one of our trained Level 3 Beauty students.
PORTSLADE TOGETHER
A CORNISH CREAM TEA
TUE 6 OCT, 2.00PM – 3.30PM
Enjoy a delicious Cornish Cream Tea whilst chatting to friends old and new hosted by Portslade Together.
THE BRITISH ORIGAMI SOCIETY – SUSSEX AREA
ORIGAMI TASTER SESSION
TUE 6 OCT, 2.00PM – 3.30PM
Origami the ancient Japanese craft of folding paper. Transform a simple, flat sheet of paper into a selection of simple toys, boxes and animals. All materials provided.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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TIME TO TALK BEFRIENDING
COLLAGE WORKSHOP
TUE 6 OCT, 2.00PM – 4.00PM
Connect with others and explore the calming, creative, playful, joy of collage. You will search for and cut out images and words that stand out to you, about the things you enjoy most in life, using them to construct a unique collage which is especially meaningful to you. All materials provided.
£4 BOOKING REQUIRED
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ACTION FOR HAPPINESS BRIGHTON
EXPLORING THE KEYS TO HAPPIER LIVING
TUE 6 OCT, 3.00PM – 4.30PM
Explore the science of connection and happiness in a fun, friendly workshop led by Action for Happiness Brighton! Discover wellbeing tips, enjoy meaningful conversations, and co-create a kinder world. This uplifting session celebrates the evidence-based ways we can take action to explore more, connect more and enjoy more.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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THE STRESS LESS COACH
THRIVE AS YOU AGE – COACHING SESSIONS
TUE 6 OCT, 3.00PM – 7.45PM
Brenda Pollack, a qualified, professional life change coach is offering private coaching sessions online. Feeling stuck or facing a change? Coaching can help you explore your next steps -career, retirement, or simply enjoying life more. Sessions are confidential and offer one-to-one support. All sessions are completely confidential.
ONLINE – 4 SLOTS AVAILABLE
£11 PER SESSION BOOKING REQUIRED
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FITNESS FUSION WITH DANI KING
BOOGIE FAMILY FIT
TUE 6 OCT, 3.45PM – 4.45PM
Get moving with Boogie Family Fit! Fun for the whole family- parents, kids and grandparents unite! Expect eclectic music, fun games with props and easy moves so that everyone can join in! No sidelines, just smiles. This session is perfect for shy kids and grown-ups to join in but there is no pressure. Come laugh, boogie and leave happy!
£2 BOOKING REQUIRED
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Wednesday 7th October 2026
FITNESS FUSION WITH DANI KING
ZUMBA DANCE FIT
WED 7 OCT, 10.00AM – 10.50AM
Zumba is a fun dance fitness class! It doesn’t even feel like exercise! Perfect all adults, groove to music from across the globe and decades! Energy and excitement with adaptable intensity and impact levels. Dance your way to better health and fitness with this vibrant class! As seen on ITV!
£3 BOOKING REQUIRED
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LOVE TO MOVE
LOVE TO MOVE FREE SESSION TASTE
WED 7 OCT, 10.30AM – 12.00PM
Come and join this gentle exercise and social group – suitable for people living with dementia and their family/friend carers. Warm, welcoming and supportive.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON BIKE TOURS
COASTAL CYCLE TOUR TO ROTTINGDEAN
WED 7 OCT, 10.30AM – 1.00PM
A gentle 2.5 hour guided cycle tour along Brighton seafront, and the Undercliff path, to Rottingdean and back, with stops at iconic landmarks to learn about local history and culture. Enjoy the glorious Sussex coast. The 9 mile route, is mostly flat and traffic free, with a few stretches along quiet streets. Bikes and helmets are provided.
£16 BOOKING REQUIRED
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THE TRUST FOR DEVELOPING COMMUNITES
HAWKS 50+ SILENT DISCO
WED 7 OCT, 11.30PM – 12.30PM
Try something new at our Silent Disco with the Hawks 50+ group during the Ageing Well Festival. Slip on a headset, choose your vibe, and move your way in a relaxed, welcoming space. Dance, connect, laugh, and soak up the atmosphere. No experience needed, just come along, join in, and share some smiles together.
FREE DROP -IN (PAY AS YOU FEEL TO JOIN THE HAWKS 50+GROUP LIGHT LUNCH AFTER THE SILENT DISCO EVENT)
MUSIC AND MEMORIES CAFE
HAYLEY’S SONGBOOK AND CREAM TEA
WED 7 OCT, 1.00PM – 3.00PM
Music and Memory Cafe invite you to enjoy a cream tea followed by our live entertainer, the magnificent Hayley, who will be singing a range of classic tunes. There’ll be dancing for those who want to join in, and a warm welcoming space to spend the afternoon. Guaranteed fun for all!
FREE (DONATIONS WELCOME) DROP- IN
THE STRESS LESS COACH
THRIVE AS YOU AGE COACHING SESSIONS
WED 7 OCT, 3.00PM – 7.45PM
Brenda Pollack, a qualified, professional life change coach is offering private coaching sessions online. Feeling stuck or facing a change? Coaching can help you explore your next steps -career, retirement, or simply enjoying life more. Sessions are confidential and offer one-to one support. All sessions are completely confidential.
ONLINE – 4 SLOTS AVAILABLE
£11 PER SESSION BOOKING REQUIRED
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TOWER HOUSE
TRAITORS STYLE GAME
WED 7 OCT, 3.30PM – 5.00PM
Come and play our version of the Traitors at Tower House. If you haven’t seen the TV programme, Traitors is a social deduction game where some players are selected to plot and “murder” their fellow contestants. It’s the job of the faithful to identify who among them is lying and banish them before it’s too late. All the rules will be explained.
THE TOWER HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
EXPLORING VIRTUAL REALITY ART
WED 7 OCT, 4.00PM – 5.00PM
An introduction to VR using a creative art application. Participants work in pairs, one has abstract art piece and the other is wearing the VR headset and they describe how to draw the abstract artwork.
FLEXER & SANDILAND
ACTING OUR AGE- MOVEMENT & IMPROVISATION TASTER CLASS
WED 7 OCT, 5.00PM – 6.15PM
Join our welcoming community, connect, dance and laugh with us. Designed for movers aged 50+ without or with dance experience. Classes develop: connection to our bodies & each other using imagery & playful exploration, confidence & social connection, technical & creative skills. Classes move through gentle movement improvisation & simple exercises.
£10 FULL PRICE £8 CONCESSION (LOW WAGE/UNWAGED) BOOKING REQUIRED
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UNBARRED BREWERY AND TAPROOM
UNBARRED BEER TASTING
WED 7 OCT, 6.00PM – 7.00PM
Join us at Unbarred Brewery for a relaxed Beer Tasting Experience! Sample a selection of craft beers and learn what’s in your glass. Perfect for enthusiasts or the curious alike, good vibes, great brews, and plenty of laughs. Cheers!
£13 BOOKING REQUIRED
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PUBLIC HEALTH, BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
LIFE BEYOND WORK: TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT PLANNING SESSION
WED 7 OCT, 6.00PM – 8.00PM
Thinking about retirement? Are you starting to think about life after work, or just want to feel more prepared for the future? Join our planning session, designed to help you explore: Financial readiness, Health & wellbeing in later life, Purpose, identity & staying connected, Practical next steps.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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LUNCH POSITIVE
WELLBEING TOGETHER – A CELEBRATION!
WED 7 OCT, 6.00PM – 9.00PM
An enjoyable supper for people living with HIV over 50, valuing our shared lived experience and support for each other. Everyone living with HIV is welcome.
FREE DROP- IN
CURIOUS HISTORIES
CURIOUS HISTORIES SPECIAL DOUBLE BILL
WED 7 OCT, 7.00PM – 9.00PM
Discover unconventional, quirky aspects of the past with a double-bill of talks presented by Curious Histories. We always showcase funny,
unusual, or overlooked tales such as the history of public loos, vanished towns, or weird Victorian medicines! Enjoy a drink from the bar while you listen; all proceeds go to charity.
£6.50 BOOKING REQUIRED
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SUSSEX SWING
SWING DANCING
WED 7 OCT, 7.30PM – 8.30PM
Join us for a fun, friendly Swing Dancing session! Swing Dance is an African American Dance from the 1930’s influenced by Jazz and Swing music guaranteed to get you moving! No need to bring a partner, as we will match partners in the session. Suitable for beginners.
£8 BOOKING REQUIRED
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Thursday 8th October 2026
THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON
TOUR AND TALK
THU 8 OCT, 10.30AM – 12.00PM
Recently we were honoured to unveil a Blue Plaque celebrating Ellen Nye-Chart, inspirational Theatre manager from 1876–1892. Join us for a fascinating tour exploring her life and uncovering the 219-year history of this beautiful Grade II listed theatre. Discover stories, hidden spaces, and the legacy she left behind.me.
£13.50 BOOKING REQUIRED
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HOVE TABLE TENNIS CLUB
BAT & CHAT THURSDAYS
THU 8 OCT, 12.00PM – 1.30PM
Enjoy a lively fun social sport for any age using hand-eye coordination that’s super engaging that gives your brain a good workout too. Connect with the ball as well as your mind. light lunch buffet too.
BISHOP HANNINGTON CHURCH CENTRE
£5 BOOKING REQUIRED
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ALBION LIFE
IT FOR EVERYONE – DIGITAL INCLUSION WORKSHOP
THU 8 OCT, 2.00PM – 5.00PM
Join our weekly session on using phones, tablets and PCs for life, learning, leisure and social connections. Learn from our volunteers, share your skills with the community and enjoy a cuppa and a chat. All welcome – beginners to experts!
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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SING FOR BETTER HEALTH!
SING FOR BETTER HEALTH!
THU 8 OCT, 2.00PM – 3.00PM
Experience joy and wellbeing while singing with others! Join our welcoming “Sing For Better Health” groups, chat with new friends! All welcome, no singing ability needed! We combine easy breathing, voice and posture exercises with singing Oldies, Beatles, Abba etc. Our aim is to improve your health and wellbeing whilst having fun, it’s easy!
£4 DROP- IN
TOWER HOUSE
BOOK CLUB
THU 8 OCT, 2.30PM – 3.30PM
A fun, relaxed and informal book club – come and join us for our inaugural Book Club meeting opening this month by discussing some of our favourite books, books made into films etc. Bring your favourites for an informal chat and a read out loud if you wish. Also have your say in shaping this book club.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON MALE VOICE CHOIR
CENTENARY YEAR CONCERT
THU 8 OCT, 3.00PM – 5.00PM
Join the Brighton Male Voice Choir to celebrate 100yrs of sharing a love of music. A programme of popular songs to lift the spirits and to leave with a smile.
DORSET GARDENS METHODIST CHURCH
£7 BOOKING REQUIRED
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OVINGDEAN VILLAGE HALL
DANCING SESSION: CHA CHA CHA AND QUICKSTEP
THU 8 OCT, 7.30PM – 9.00PM
Learn two different dances from Strictly Come Dancing, the cha cha cha and the quickstep. Come along on your own or with a friend, we’ll find you a person to dance with. Suitable for all levels of dancer.
£7 BOOKING REQUIRED
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Friday 9th October 2026
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON
CREATIVE PAUSE: CREATIVE WORKSHOPS ON MENOPAUSE AND PERIMENOPAUSE
FRI 9 OCT, 10.00AM – 12.00PM
A writing and drawing workshop aiming to open up space for creative reflections and stories concerned with lived experiences of menopause and perimenopause. Led by tutors (with menopausal bodies!) from the University of Brighton, the workshop will engage you with poetry and drawing to support wellbeing.
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON, GRAND PARADE CAMPUS
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON BIKE TOURS
CITY CYCLE TOUR
FRI 9 OCT, 10.30PM – 1.00PM
A gentle 2.5 hour guided cycle tour around the city centre and along the seafront to Hove and back, with regular stops at iconic landmarks to learn about the City’s history and culture. The 7.5 mile route, is mostly flat and on cycle lanes, with occasional stretches along quiet streets. Bikes and helmets are provided.
£16 BOOKING REQUIRED
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HONEY’S HOME
BEREAVEMENT & BELONGINGS: WHERE TO START
FRI 9 OCT, 10.45AM – 12.00PM
Sorting a loved one’s belongings after bereavement can feel overwhelming and emotional. This compassionate talk offers gentle, practical guidance to help you begin with confidence. Learn simple strategies for handling possessions, emotional attachments, family dynamics and decision fatigue. There is no “right” way-only what feels manageable for you.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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SARITA PRINTS JOY
INDIAN WOODBLOCK PRINTING WORKSHOP
FRI 9 OCT, 1.00PM – 2.30PM
Join Sarita Prints Joy for a fun workshop exploring printing onto paper using hand-carved Indian woodblock stamps. After a short demo, experiment with colours and pattern printing on paper, before printing 4 greeting cards & envelopes, and 1 (A4 size) Indian rag paper piece suitable for framing as art.
£18 BOOKING REQUIRED
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BRIGHTON METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
MAKE UP FOR OLDER SKIN
FRI 9 OCT, 2.00PM – 3.00PM
Pamper yourself with a free makeover with advice and tips about using makeup on older skin from our trained Level 3 Theatrical Make Up students.
OLDER PEOPLE’S COUNCIL, BRIGHTON AND HOVE
IS AGEISM STILL A THING?
FRI 9 OCT, 2.00PM – 3.30PM
Is our City Age and Dementia Friendly, and how could it improve? We want to hear your views! Come and join our friendly speakers and discussion. Light refreshments and a welcome await. Short ‘quiz with a difference’ included to start our discussion in groups. We’ll give you the answers, for you to match to the questions!
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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SILVER SOUNDS
SILVER SOUNDS SAMBA
FRI 9 OCT, 3.00PM – 5.00PM
Lively samba music workshop.
FREE BOOKING REQUIRED
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