Brighton Festival Blooms in May

By: Hulya Ozkoyuncu

Brighton Festival returned this May with its signature mix of music, theatre, dance, visual art, film, and thought-provoking debate. From May 18 to 27, venues across the city hosted eclectic performances opera in seaside tents, contemporary art installations, and pop-up poetry readings. Organisers aimed to spark curiosity and joy, continuing the festival’s mission of blending the serious and the playful in cultural celebration.
🎭 Image note: A dancer in vibrant costume performs on the pier as her mirrored silhouette shimmers on wet wood.