Live Music in East Sussex

Open mics, pub sessions, and gigs where the sound engineer is someone's nephew. If it makes a noise and people clap, it's in here.

Likely freeLive Music

Mesmerist Open Mic Night - Hosted by Christian Cooley

Brighton’s Weekly Open Mic Night Join us every Tuesday evening for one of Brighton’s most vibrant and welcoming live music nights. Hosted by local musician Christian Cooley , The Mesmerist Open Mic brings together some of the city’s finest emerging singers, songwriters, bands and performers for an evening of outstanding live music in the heart of Brighton. Whether you’re looking to perform or simply enjoy a free night of incredible local talent, our open mic has become a favourite gathering place for Brighton’s creative community. Expect everything from soulful acoustic sets and powerful vocals to original music, crowd favourites and the occasional surprise guest performance. Sign-up from 8pm Live music from 8:30pm The Mesmerist, Brighton Free entry

Tue 21 JulThe Mesmerist

via The MesmeristCurated

DanceLive Music

Around £10

Sugar Plum Senior Ballet (Tuesday)

Specific, gentle ballet exercises set to classical music, for over 55s.

Tue 21 Jul12:00Forest Row Village Hall

via Forest Row Village HallLocal gem

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Live Music

Around £5

Martlets Choir

In the Sanctuary. Rehearsals £5, first trial free.

Tue 21 Jul19:00Hove Methodist Church

via Hove Methodist Church

Live Music

Inpatient: Asylum - Premiere Party

Join the artists for the first public listen-through of the album in its entirety, experienced together from start to finish in a unique setting.

Tue 21 Jul19:00The Old Market

via The Old Market

Live Music

Rainbow Rhythms Open Mic

Rainbow Rhythms Open Mic Get ready for a night of colour, creativity, and community! Rainbow Rhythms is an open mic celebration of self-expression, welcoming performers and audiences of all identities. Come as you are, share your story and music whilst soaking up the good vibes in a supportive, electric atmosphere where everyone shines. Let your rhythm show its true colours — we can’t wait to see what you bring!

Tue 21 Jul21:00The Walrus

via The Walrus

Live Music

RUMINATION

Hello music listeners, I am K-Rod an up and coming rapper from ebo. My new album RUMINATION comes OUT on July 24TH but for once in a lifetime you can see me do a LIVE set of the whole 15 TRACKS and a couple featured songs on the 22ND of July between 6 and 8PM, […]

Wed 22 JulThe Grove Theatre Eastbourne

via The Grove Theatre Eastbourne

Live Music

Battle Ukulele Group

Another belter from Battle Memorial Hall. Battle Ukulele Group — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Wed 22 Jul15:00Battle Memorial Hall

via Battle Memorial Hall

Live Music

Around £5

The Big Ukulele Gig - B.U.G.S

The Big Ukulele Gig - B.U.G.S — brought to you by Battle Festival and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Wed 22 Jul15:00Battle Festival

via Battle FestivalLocal gem

Live Music

Grapevine Jazz Sessions Live in Rye

The Grapevine Jazz Sessions comprises of a group of talented local jazz musicians, who perform a variety of jazz & bossa nova numbers.

Wed 22 Jul21:00The Monastery In Rye

via The Monastery In Rye

Live MusicSports & Fitness

Around £10

Vajrasati yoga with Pablo

Pablo has been teaching Yoga since 2009. He recently completed a 2 year, 500+ hours (YAUK) teacher training with the Vajrasati school. He has a keen interest in Yoga philosophy and is currently enrolled on “Yoga Sutra Illuminated”, an online course with Tantra and Sanskrit scholar/practitioner Chris Wallis (Hareesh). Off the mat, Pablo is an experimental musician, releasing electronic music on international labels and touring regularly. He hosts a monthly radio show “The Infinite Inward” on Resonance Extra, playing deep, cosmic new-age and ambient sounds. https://pablo-yoga.com/ £10 full price. £8 concessions

Fri 24 Jul13:00Evolution Arts and Wellbeing

via Evolution Arts and Wellbeing

Likely freeLive Music

Karaoke Night

We've tracked down Karaoke Night at The Forbidden Fruit Hastings. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Fri 24 Jul21:00The Forbidden Fruit Hastings

via The Forbidden Fruit Hastings

Live Music

Myriad

Step into a night where the classics you love meet the underground gems you didn’t know you needed. This is an alternative history of the dancefloor—where funk, soul, hip hop, disco, and house collide in all the best ways. Iconic bangers reworked and remixed Deep cuts and fresh finds that hit just right A journey through the sounds that shaped now—and what’s next

Sat 25 JulThe Mesmerist

via The MesmeristCurated

Live Music

DJ King L - Main Bar Day Party

Get down with the get down! His Royal Flyness – DJ King L – is back and bringing the heat to The Mesmerist for a groovy day party to get you ready to dance into the night. That’s right— 6 straight hours of pure Disco, Funk, and Soul to keep you grooving from afternoon to after-hours. This isn’t just a party—it’s a full-blown funkathon. The dancefloor’s calling, the drinks are flowing, and the vibe? Absolutely electric.

Sat 25 JulThe Mesmerist

via The MesmeristCurated

Live Music

DJ Kyri - Main Bar

From the first beat to the final encore, DJ Kyri is bringing the heat with an unstoppable flow of funk, soul, and hip-hop . Whether you’re dropping in for a daytime drink or staying till the last track, this is a celebration of good vibes, deep cuts, and pure dance-floor energy .

Sat 25 JulThe Mesmerist

via The MesmeristCurated

Live Music

The Proclaimers

Craig and Charlie Reid return in 2026 with a highly anticipated 13th studio album and a string of major live dates across the UK, including a Bexhill date. Following the phenomenal success of their 14-month “Dentures Out” world tour, which concluded in August 2023, The Proclaimers are back! The pair have announced their return to the live stage, promising an unforgettable series of shows for fans across the UK. Known for their unique blend of pop, folk, punk, and new wave, Craig and Charlie will perform all their classic hits, including “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”, “Sunshine on Leith”, and “Letter from America”, alongside tracks from their forthcoming album. With a legacy spanning over three decades and inspiring a hit musical and film, The Proclaimers’ live shows are celebrated for their energy, passion, and big-hearted, uncynical songs. On BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island discs, David Tennant describes his first track by The Proclaimers – “I could have chosen any and every track from this band, probably my favourite band of all time. They write the most spectacular songs, big hearted, uncynical passionate songs.” Earlier this year after Coldplay had performed Sunshine on Leith on the BBC’s The Piano Room, Chris Martin said “There is a whole other world of music behind that song that I’ve just been discovering, and they’re a wonderful, wonderful band. Now we live in the age of coolness doesn’t mean anything, just quality and soul. The Proclaimers make more sense than ever.”

Sat 25 JulEthel Wood Community Centre

via Ethel Wood Community CentreCurated

Live Music

DJ King L - Roof Terrace Day Party

Get down with the get down! His Royal Flyness – DJ King L – is back and bringing the heat to The Mesmerist for a groovy day party to get you ready to dance into the night. That’s right— 6 straight hours of pure Disco, Funk, and Soul to keep you grooving from afternoon to after-hours. This isn’t just a party—it’s a full-blown funkathon. The dancefloor’s calling, the drinks are flowing, and the vibe? Absolutely electric.

Sat 25 JulThe Mesmerist

via The MesmeristCurated

Likely freeFestivals & EventsLive Music

Pride Street Party

Sophie Delves Lineup subject to change, and stage times will be posted on TOM’s Instagram prior to the event. We’ll also be raising funds for TOM, Waterloo Street Community Garden and Lunch Positive, so bring your dancing shoes and a few coins to share the love.

Sat 25 Jul12:00The Old Market

via The Old Market

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