Good morning, Brighton. What a weekend we just had with Nick Cave, Kylie & Pride taking over the city. It seemed as if the entirety of Brighton was swarming towards Preston Park on Friday afternoon (in fact it was just the 50,000) for the warm-up from The Flaming Lips & Bad Teacher before the main event. Blessed with some sunshine too, this weekend was Brighton, encapsulated.

In today’s Brighton Scoop:

- Phil Reynolds

🎪 Hold onto your hats—the Revel Puck Circus is pitching its tent in Victoria Gardens from late August for a spectacular two-week run. This East London contemporary circus troupe brings A Glimmer Daze Gambit, a feel-good tale of two characters discovering their dream home: a circus.

Expect world-class acrobatics—teeterboard, aerial cradle, cloud swings, and the showstopper: nine performers balancing on a giant rolling globe. It's largely non-verbal storytelling through mime and clowning, perfect for families and circus newbies.

The international cast hails from Argentina, the US, Ethiopia, and Canada, delivering pure theatrical magic. Shows run August 27 through September 6, with multiple daily performances across the Bank Holiday weekend and beyond.

Grab tickets at Revel Puck Circus

🚌 Brilliant news for Brighton & Hove families—kids under 16 are riding free on buses all August thanks to the Government's 'Great British Summer Savings' scheme. That means unlimited trips to the beach, parks, museums, and cultural spots without denting the wallet during the school holidays.

The offer works across all local operators: Brighton & Hove Buses, Compass Travel, and Stagecoach. Meanwhile, 16-18 year olds continue enjoying free travel with a paying adult in tow.

Transport bigwigs reckon it's a win-win: families save cash during an expensive time, while the city gets a boost in visitor numbers and local businesses enjoy the extra footfall. Cleaner transport too—buses beat car journeys, naturally. Perfect timing for making those August memories without the financial headache! View all local Brighton offers where you can save up to 15%.

🍪 For the chocolate / biscuit lovers in town, Tuesday is your day to go indulge in a cookie or two. Obviously this day was born out of the USA where it honours the accidental invention of the treat by Ruth Graves Wakefield in 1938. Running the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, she added chopped Nestlé semi-sweet chocolate to cookie dough, expecting it to melt. Instead, the chips held their shape, creating a global sensation.

My personal favourites are at Cielo Coffee House in St Augustine’s Arts Centre on Stanford Avenue. Enjoy!

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Cinema’s aren’t going to fill themselves. Break a habit of a lifetime, turn off Netflix, get off the sofa and potter down to your local (cinema).

Duke of York’s Picturehouse - Book

The Odyssey | Odyssey 35mm

Dukes at Komedia - Book

The Odyssey | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | The Summer Book |

16-25th October | Brighton Dome & Komedia | View full line-up & book

🎈 Family friendly events

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