Entertainment

Rendezvous Casino

Brighton’s leading casino venue can be found at the marina, and features two huge gaming floors packed with every kind of gaming you can imagine from slots to blackjack. If you’ve never played before then take advantage of a free tutorial that will show you the basics, and with bets starting at just 10p you can enjoy all the thrills of Las Vegas without losing your shirt! There’s also a great restaurant, which prides itself on locally sourced ingredients, numerous bars, and live acts and DJs at the weekend.
Rendezvous Casino, Brighton Marina, Brighton
01273 605 602 • www.rendezvouscasino.com/brighton

Lucky Voice

Tucked away on Black Lion Street just next to Jamie Oliver’s restaurant, you’ll find one of Brighton’s top nights out. Lucky Voice is a karaoke bar and club like no other! Unwind in the uber cool basement bar (which is open to everyone, whether you’re singing or not) then head up to one of the private karaoke booths that hold between 4 and 15 singing superstars. With an epic catalogue of top tunes, drinks on order (just push the red button!) and a box of wigs it’s got everything the Brighton Visitor team ever wanted for a great night out – guaranteed!

8 Black Lion Street • 01273 715 770 • www.luckyvoice.com

Ghost Walk of the Lanes – with Rob Marks

Are you brave enough join master story teller Rob Marks on a chilling ghost walk around Brighton’s famous Lanes? With snippets of history thrown in and gruesome facts to keep you engrossed (or just grossed!), it’s great for all ages.

The Ghost Walk of The Lanes runs every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
starting at 7.30pm outside the Druid’s Head Pub, Brighton Place, Brighton

Adults £8, Children £4, Seniors and Students £5 Family (2 adults, 2 children) £20

Duration: 70 mins approx. • No need to book – just turn up!

Private bookings taken all year round

• 07522 605 524 • www.ghostwalkbrighton.co.uk

Brighton Ballroom

The Proud Group has recently bought this fantastic venue and renamed it Brighton Ballroom and with a £300K refurbishment planned later this year, it’s going to be the most glam entertainment venue on the south coast.

St Georges Rd/Paston Place • 01273 605 789 • www.brightonballroom.com

Brighton Racecourse

Not only famous for racing – fixtures run from April to October, Brighton racecourse holds many events, ranging from Rock & Gem shows to Tattoo conventions, plus a huge market every Bank Holiday, which packs them in, so get there early.

Freshfield Road • 01273 603 580 • www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk

Brighton Dome

With three venues under one roof, this stylish venue hosts a huge variety of events from modern dance, classical ballet, contemporary and classical music, big name bands, comedy, theatre and more. The Concert Hall is the largest space recently hosting Stomp, Brighton’s very own music / dance troupe, the Corn Exchange was originally the Prince Regent’s riding house and has a magnificent arched ceiling and the Pavilion Theatre used to be the stables.

29 New Road • 01273 709 709 • www.brightondome.org

G Casino Brighton

Recently having undergone a swish refurb, GCasino Brighton Seafront (the only 24 hour casino on the south coast!) offers an all round great experience. In addition to a great selection of gaming, there’s a swanky bar and late night dining in the Gallery restuarant (that’s great quality and great value), plus there are free tutorial sessions and training tables for casino virgins.

9 Grand Junction Road, 01273 326 514 • www.grosvenorcasinos.com

Latest Music Bar

Tucked away on Manchester Street, just of the Kemp Town seafront, you’ll find the Latest Music Bar. Upstairs features a popular café bar with double height ceilings for a chilled, airy feel. Downstairs you’ll find one of the hottest venues in the city that’s seen the likes of Amy Winehouse and The Kooks grace the stage. Throughout the month there’s a varied programme of music and performance so it’s well worth a look in!

14-17 Manchester Street • 01273 687 171 • www.thelatest.co.uk/musicbar

Theatre Royal Brighton

Built in 1807 this Grade II listed building has a fantastic regency auditorium, with many famous faces gracing the stage, including Lord Olivier, Marlene Dietrich, John Gielgud and Dame Judy Dench. Catch the shows in Brighton before they hit the West End, there’s been the Rambert Dance Company, English Touring Theatre Company and the Royal National Theatre.

New Road, 08448 717 650 • www.ambassadortickets.com

Komedia

Komedia is Brighton’s unique European café style live entertainment complex situated on funky Gardner Street in North Laine. The award-winning venues host an eclectic mix of comedy, music and cabaret, together with a street-side café.

44-47 Gardner Street • 0845 293 8480 • www.komedia.co.uk/brighton

Preston Manor

Preston Manor is decorated in Edwardian style with many original features and exhibits and has over 20 rooms to visit. The question that everyone asks is: Is Preston Manor haunted? Checkout the website for special events and Ghost tours.

Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6SD• www.virtualmuseum.info

Brighton Comedy Festival

October 8, 2010

October 23, 2010

Brighton Comedy Festival

The fantastic Brighton Comedy Festival returns with a line-up of top acts that’ll knock yer socks off. Big names including Al Murray, Jimmy Carr and Sean Lock are joined by some of the hottest new talent. Shows nightly until Saturday 23 October • Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton • Book tickets online at www.brightondome.org or call 01273 709 709 • www.brightoncomedyfestival.com

Brighton Centre

Bang on the seafront, this is Brighton’s biggest venue, hosting worldwide musical acts, international conferences and spectacular shows. An annual favourite is Holiday on Ice, which attracts coach loads of theatergoers.

Kings Road • 0844 847 1515 • www.brightoncentre.co.uk

Bowlplex

It can be a struggle finding evening entertainments that will keep the kids out of trouble but also allow mum and dad to have a relaxing drink. Enjoy 10 pin bowling, arcade, bar, snacks and American pool, all within a self-contained environment (there’s also a Cineworld multiplex cinema opposite). Booking recommended on Fri/Sat evenings.

Brighton Marina • 01273 818 180 • www.bowlplex.co.uk

Coral Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium

For a great afternoon of evening of entertainment for the whole family that’s affordable, check out the deals that are on offer to save £££s. There’s the fabulous Skyline restaurant where you can have a 3 course meal, which is a family favourite for Sunday lunch.

Nevill Road, Hove • 01273 204 601 • www.brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co.uk