Good morning, Brighton. The weather had to break unfortunately just in time for the weekend otherwise it wouldn’t be a true British washout of a bank holiday. It’s due to clear by this evening so all is not lost. Get to the park, get to the beach, get to da choppa… whatever you want to do, just get outside and take a few breaths. Onwards!

In today’s Brighton Scoop:

• Time to part-tea

• Football’s coming home… sort of

What’s the Scoop

Time to part-tea

🫖 On International Tea Day, May 21st, heritage brand Whittard of Chelsea invites UK tea lovers to celebrate with a special giveaway. Each of Whittard’s 42 stores will offer the first 50 visitors a complimentary pouch of premium loose leaf tea worth up to £9. This event encourages customers to discover new blends from their iconic Tea Wall or pre-packed silver pouches.

The giveaway will start when the “Tea Alarm” sounds on Whittard's Instagram and TikTok, signalling the secret start time. Customers can indulge in various blends, from fruity infusions to bold black teas. Each of the first 50 participants will be eligible for one pouch.

Follow Whittard on social media and when the time comes, race down (safely) to Whittard at 51 East Street in Brighton.

Football’s coming home… sort of

⚽️ Brighton Museum & Art Gallery will establish a permanent gallery dedicated to Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, opening at the start of the 2026/27 season to coincide with the club's 125th anniversary.

This follows the successful exhibition "Brighton & Hove Albion: A First Year in Europe," which exceeded visitor expectations, leading to an extended run. The club’s museum at the American Express Stadium closed due to stadium redevelopments, prompting this new initiative. The permanent gallery will be created in collaboration with the club and Brighton & Hove Museums, celebrating the club's history, its connection with the city, and engaging new generations of fans. Whether you’re a Seagulls fan or not, it’s a great addition to the museum to celebrate how they’ve come in recent years and how they got here. More Info

Local Biz

Body Mechanics in Hove Park - Intro Offer

🧘🏽‍♂️ Check-out Body Mechanics in Hove Park. They’re offering 30 days for only £30, to discover yoga in its various forms. Vinyasa • Yin • Strengthening Flow • Hatha Basic are all on offer. For those of us discovering the odd niggle now again or in need of some mental relaxation, this could be the answer. Take a leap and drop them a line.

Weather

Wednesday 21/5

🌦️ | 📈 17 | 📉 7 | ☔️ 60% | 🌬️ W5 mph | 🌊 Flat

Thursday 22/5

🌤️ | 📈 16 | 📉 6 | ☔️ 10% | 🌬️ SW 7mph | 🌊 <1ft

Beautiful Brighton

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Brighton Festival & Fringe ‘25

There’s not a snowball’s chance in hell we could tackle the enormity of the schedule of events on for the Festival and Fringe this May so just follow the links below to their respective lists of the events for the most up to date info. Now chip off and find yourself something to see!

• Brighton Festival - What’s on

• Brighton Fringe - What’s on

What’s On

Wednesday 21/5

• Dee Allum: Deadname | Komedia | 6.30pm

• The Music of George Harrison - Live | Komedia | 7pm | Book

• Brighton King Night: Boylesque | Brunswick Pub | 7pm

• Wednesday Stand Up Comedy With A Top Secret Guest! | 7.30pm

Thursday 22/5

• Rosy Carrick’s Poetry Gang Bang | Komedia | 8.45pm | Book

• Beaverhausen | Komedia | 6.30pm | Book

• Speed Dating | The Bootlegger | 8-10pm

• Period Dance | Brighton Open Air Theatre | 7pm | Book

• Eleanor Conway: No Strings Attached (Work In Progress) | Top Secret Comedy Club | 6pm

Live Music

Wednesday 21/5

• Park Crescent Presents | Daltons | 7pm

• Maximilian | Green Door Store | 7pm | Book

• Eddie The Goatboy Acoustic Set | Mesmerist | 9pm | Book

• Freak Slug (Babe Slug supporting) | Patterns | 7pm

• Open Mic | Bee’s Mouth | 9.30 - 11pm

• The Attendant | Folklore Rooms | 7.30pm

• Kanekoayano + Frances Mistry + Alex White | Hope & Ruin | 7.30pm | Book

• Zak McKenner | Prince Albert | 8pm

• Speakeasy Jazz Club featuring Dave O’Higgins | Wick Inn | 7pm

Thursday 22/5

• Morcheeba | Concorde 2 | 7.30pm | Tickets

• Park Crescent Presents | Daltons | 7pm

• Triple A Chapter IV | Daltons | 8pm

• Brian Kellner | Old Albion | 9pm

• DJ Contort Yourself | Bee’s Mouth (upstairs bar) | 9pm

• Outsider Art #40 | Bee’s Mouth | 7.30pm

• Sophie Joy | Black Lion | 5-9pm

• Louise Fidelia | Black Lion | 9-2am

• Amber Burgoyne 'Stages' EP release show | Brunswick | 7pm

• Basic Volumes 5 | Folklore Rooms | 7.30pm

• Sugarstone | Prince Albert | 8pm

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