Extensive guide to Brighton’s best virtual events

PLATF9RM, Brighton & Hove’s largest independent business and co-working community, is promoting the Brighton fun that can still be had online.
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Spokeswoman Courtney Smith said: “Arts and culture and in particular live events are the life and soul of Brighton & Hove, and COVID 19 has seen a huge number of events cancelled or postponed in the city.”

In response: “We have pulled together an extensive list of Brighton’s best virtual events to ensure the public get a dose of comedy, arts or music from their front rooms.”

Courtney talks you through them:

Komedia – Krater Live!

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Following the temporary closure due to Covid-19, Komedia Brighton is live-streaming its award winning weekly Krater Comedy Club shows, to keep the laughter alive in lockdown, every Friday from 8pm.

Little Green Pig

Little Green Pig is launching a series of online activities to get imaginations flowing. Every Monday we will post on our social media channels, writing prompts to inspire children and young people to get creative at home. On Wednesdays, check our YouTube Channel for a message from team LGP in which we’ll build on the week’s activities.

PLATF9RM

PLATF9RM is a thriving business community in Brighton & Hove, hosting a virtual events programme for the Creative and Business Sector during this time.

Brighton Fringe Online

Brighton Fringe is the largest open-access arts festival in England. It embraces every art form and every form of artistic expression, and supports both new and established performers in trying out new work and taking risks. With this year’s events unfortunately being cancelled due to COVID 19, Brighton Fringe will be showing some exciting past and new events online in May.

Children’s Parade

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Following the cancellation of this year’s parade, Brighton Festival will be keeping the spirit of the Children’s Parade alive by hosting it virtual online. Join us on Saturday 2nd May and have your own mini parades at home!

Brighton Festival

Brighton Festival will be hosting a wide variety content on their site to celebrate the launch of Brighton festival season

Front Room Fest

Every Friday in May at 8pm Clapback Club and Girl Code Theatre will be streaming short clips from 10 acts, hosted by the fabulous Beth Hodd.

Visit Brighton

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Visit Brighton has a whole host of great events listed on their website. From virtual tours of Brighton’s museums to a plethora of online classes, these events are ready to entertain, inspire and educate.

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