Brighton Unitarian Church: What's On in May 2026
Brighton Unitarian Church is hosting an eclectic mix of events during the merry month of May in collaboration with the Brighton Fringe, Brighton Festival, The Great Escape festival for new music and the city's Artists Open Houses festival.
From musical theatre to cultural showcases, a week-long affordable art fair to piano recitals for babies, we will have music to suit every taste (including our own fundraising Friday lunchtime concerts - see separate listing:
www.brightonunitarian.org.uk/friday-lunchtime-concerts)
You’ll be amazed at the treasure trove of music, events and experiences you can enjoy
within the reverberant walls of our beautiful Grade II listed building.
All are listed below, along with where to purchase tickets where applicable.
Do keep checking back as this page will be updated regularly.
Sat 2 May, 12-5pm - FREE ENTRY
Ethno Echo: a cultural showcase of Ukraine
Fri 8 May, 8pm
Brighton Fringe Jazz Club: Alex Bondonno's
Water from an Ancient Well
A homage to the sounds of Abdullah Ibrahim
https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/brighton-fringe-jazz-club/
Sat 9 May, 5.30pm & 8.15pm
Behind the Curtain Theatre Productions presents
"Once more with feeling" the live Buffy the Vampire Slayer Musical Tribute concert
Mon 11 May, 10.30am-1.30pm: Rebel Resistors Radio Club (Brighton Festival)
Free entry, unticketed drop in event
More information: https://brightonfestival.org/whats-on/XhE-rebel-resistors-radio-club/
Sun 17 May, 1.30pm
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) “At the heart of democracy”
on the front steps of the church
IDAHOBIT is observed annually on 17 May and is recognised worldwide as a moment of solidarity for LGBTQ+ communities. The date marks the anniversary of the World Health Organisation’s decision in 1990 to remove homosexuality from its list of mental health disorders.
Thu 21 May, 3pm
Matthew Sear (guitar) presents: A classical guitar tribute to Ozzy
https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/a-tribute-to-ozzy-a-classical-guitar-recital/
Fri 22 May, 8pm
Brighton Fringe Jazz Club:
Joss Peach's Sidewinders
https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/brighton-fringe-jazz-club/
Sat 23 - Sat 30 May,
open 10am-5pm daily
(Mon till 6pm, not open Wed & Fri am)
Flying Circus Art Fair
Free entry
Wed 27 May, 7.30pm
Music of our Time (MOOT) presents: Recent works for viola
Paul Silverthorne (viola) & Roderick Chadwick (piano)
After 15 years of championing contemporary music, MOOT invites you to its final concert - an unforgettable evening celebrating some of today’s most compelling works for viola.
Thu 28 May, 7pm
Matthew Sear (guitar) presents: A classical guitar tribute to Ozzy
https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/a-tribute-to-ozzy-a-classical-guitar-recital/