EVENTS
The Black Lion has its roots firmly in the Brighton live music scene, bringing you some of Brighton’s best funk, soul and covers bands. Our fantastic DJs have a simple brief: “keep 'em smiling, make 'em dance". We play anything from old-school Hip Hop and RnB to Northern Soul, Motown, Funk, Rock & Roll, Ska, Mod Revival, Indie, and Reggae guaranteeing great tunes, great atmosphere, and a great crowd!
Upcoming events.
Louise Fidella & Sophie Joy
Louise Fidelia and Sophie Joy are hitting Black Lion for the very first night at the start of a new chapter. We’ll see ya on the dancefloor.
Fridays at Black Lion
Fridays at The Black Lion hit different. Expect hip hop, R&B afrobeats, house, garage, and disco.
Jamz Supernova
The legend that is Jamz Supernova is heading to Brighton to relaunch this iconic party spot. Expect one BIG night out to celebrate the return of Black Lion to the city’s party scene.
Party People Society Bank Holiday Takeover
Party People Society are bringing the heat to The Black Lion garden for a special Bank Holiday takeover!
Smitherene
Expect the very best breaking bands, an incredible atmosphere, and a few very special guests.
Lewis Wright
Bridging HipHop & Grime to UKG & House music, Lewis is guaranteed to give you a seriously no nonsense night out.
Smitherene
Expect the very best breaking bands, an incredible atmosphere, and a few very special guests.
Nicholson
With more than ten years DJing in Brighton, London & Paris, Nicholson proudly brings his own musical experiences and influences to make sure the energy is right on the dancefloor.
Smitherene
Expect the very best breaking bands, an incredible atmosphere, and a few very special guests.
Fridays at Black Lion
Fridays at The Black Lion hit different. Expect hip hop, R&B afrobeats, house, garage, and disco.
Saturdays at Black Lion
Saturday nights at Black Lion are a guaranteed vibe. Pure weekend energy, no filler. Late-night party with proper music and zero nonsense.
Hijinx (live)
Hijinx are an energetic 5-piece party band who love nothing more than a full dance floor and big party atmosphere.
Fridays at Black Lion
Fridays at The Black Lion hit different. Expect hip hop, R&B afrobeats, house, garage, and disco.
Saturdays at Black Lion
Saturday nights at Black Lion are a guaranteed vibe. Pure weekend energy, no filler. Late-night party with proper music and zero nonsense.
DJ KYRI
DJ KYRI
Make it stand out
Kyri brings it every weekend.
Get ready to move, sing, and vibe all night long! Join us at Black Lion. Where the drinks are flying out, the dance floor is hot, and the music waves through your soul!
Expect a high-energy mix of disco, timeless classics, hip hop anthems, and pop bangers—the perfect soundtrack for your ultimate night out. Whether you’re throwing it back with the legends or singing along to today’s hits, Kyri will keep the party alive til late.
📆 7th February
📍Black Lion, Brighton
⏰10pm-3am
🎟️ NO ENTRY FEE
Bring your pals, grab a bev, let’s dance the night away! See you friday on the floor!
LIVE MUSIC FROM 'THE USUAL' - 9PM TIL LATE
The Usual are a lively 5 piece band from Brighton who bring a serious amount of energy to every one of their shows! Come and get that Friday feeling every TIME only at The Black Lion!
9PM - LATE
FREE ENTRY
Live Music | Brighton Bands | Live Music Brighton | Weeknight Night | Late Nights | Beer | Brighton Pubs | Brighton Nightlife | Beer Garden | Heated Booths | Food | Brighton Music | Live Band | Brighton Gigs|
R KiD 10pm till 3am
R KID one of our new kids on the block, however you may have seen him in the summer in our garden. Come check out his set and get lost within the night of Mixing & cutting together Hip Hop, Funk, Soul and everything in between..
Party Jams for Party People!!
Adam Ede and The Repeat Offenders! 9.30pm till late
Adam Ede and the repeat offenders will playing everything from funk, soul, hip-hop, blues, indie, rock and stonking grooves for you to sing and dance to……
Free
9.30pm till late
Sammy the Human Jukebox
Sammy returns to the black lion with guitar in hand, ready to take on your requests, bringing improvised fun with some musical magic. Combining Beatboxing, singing and a guitar, Sammy is a one man duke box.
10pm till late
FREE
LIVE MUSIC FROM THE ICE CREAM SUNDAES - 9PM til LATE
The weekend’s not over ‘til we say it is!!
Come get funky and groove along to your favorite hits to round off your weekend - with live swinging music from the Ice Cream Sundaes.
Keeping Sundays cool.
9pm - late
free entry!
Live music | Good vibes | Sunday sessions | Open late | What’s on Brighton | Live band | Things to do Brighton | Pubs Brighton | Brighton bars | Going out | Party night | Events | Sunday night | This weekend | Brighton nightlife | Night out Brighton
DJ MYRIAD - 10PM TIL 3AM
DJ Myriad - A household name in the Manchester party scene, Myriad brings a taste of the north to the south coast! Expect party jams and rocking dancefloor.
10PM - 3AM
FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT!
Live music | Good vibes | DJ sessions | Open late | What’s on Brighton | Live DJ | Things to do Brighton | Pubs Brighton | Brighton Bars | Going out | Party night | Events | Club Nights | Brighton Nightlife|
SWEET LIKE CHOCOLATE - 10PM TIL 3AM
the sweet like chocolate crew return to the black lion for a night old school r&b, hip-hop, reggae, uk garage, dancehall & old school house. the guys have been around the block and back again supporting some of the biggest name in the uk dance music scene. pure old school vibes all night. big tunes & a top vibes! not one to miss.
10pm - 3am
free entry all night!
Live music | Good vibes | DJ sessions | Open late | What’s on Brighton | Live DJ | Things to do Brighton | Pubs Brighton | Brighton Bars | Going out | Party night | Events | Club Nights | Brighton Nightlife
MAROTS BAND 9.30pm
“We're The Marmots and we're not just any cover band; We're a powerhouse of sound and energy, delivering the greatest hits from the 80s and 90s with a fresh, electrifying twist. Our shows are packed with fun, nostalgia, and non-stop dancing."
Esme Solo singer 9.30pm till late
Esme is a Brighton based soul singer who’s not afraid to get her hands dirty with the guilty pleasures. Expect soul, Motown, disco and pop. She is happiest when letting loose in front of an audience so don’t be afraid to sing and dance along with her!
Free
9.30pm till late
LIVE MUSIC FROM 'THE USUAL' - 9PM TIL LATE
The Usual are a lively 5 piece band from Brighton who bring a serious amount of energy to every one of their shows! Come and get that Friday feeling every TIME only at The Black Lion!
9PM - LATE
FREE ENTRY
Live Music | Brighton Bands | Live Music Brighton | Weeknight Night | Late Nights | Beer | Brighton Pubs | Brighton Nightlife | Beer Garden | Heated Booths | Food | Brighton Music | Live Band | Brighton Gigs|
DJ HANDSOME10AM - 3AM
the black lion is the only place to be this payday weekend!
DJ HANDSOME will be shelling the finest in hip-hop, R&b, disco, house, garage and everything in between. you can expect a packed dance floor and non-stop party anthems!
10pm - 3am
Free entry all night!
Live music | Good vibes | DJ sessions | Open late | What’s on Brighton | Live DJ | Things to do Brighton | Pubs Brighton | Brighton Bars | Going out | Party night | Events | Club Nights | Brighton Nightlife
He’s back JIMI NEEDLES - 10PM TIL 3AM
Jimi’s musical origins are rooted in hip hop, soul and funk but brings to the turntables a fusion of pin-point scratching over breaks & bass music. His DIY remixes and cut-n-paste antics leave virtually no genre untouched creating the ultimate live party soundtrack whilst always showing recognition to the old school DJ techniques and retro classics. He’s best known for his intricate genre-spanning party mixtapes, deck-defying festival sets and his array of varied bootlegs & original productions on labels such as Swing & Bass, Thick Boy Records, Beating Heart & Jungle Strikes.
10pm - 3am
free entry!
Live music | Good vibes | DJ sessions | Open late | What’s on Brighton | Live DJ | Things to do Brighton | Pubs Brighton | Brighton Bars | Going out | Party night | Events | Club Nights | Brighton Nightlife |Scratch dj |Mash up | brighton party
WHATIFY: A LIVE BAND PLAYS YOUR FAVOURITE TRACK - 9PM til LATE
Any artist, any genre, any song.
Request it, and our live band will play it!
Live music | Good vibes | Weekday sessions | Open late | What’s on Brighton | Live band | Things to do Brighton | Pubs Brighton | Brighton Bars | Going out | Party night | Events | Nightlife Brighton |
RICKY GALLIMORE
Ricky Gallimore, known professionally as GALLIMORE is a regular performer at venues across the South East for all manner of occasions; catering for parties, weddings, special celebrations and corporate events.
His sets range from 50’s Rock ’n’ Roll, 80’s classics and 90’s Britpop, all the way through to the latest and greatest. Armed with an acoustic guitar and powerful vocals, you will be be loving his unique take on your favourite tunes.
LIVE MUSIC FROM THE ICE CREAM SUNDAES - 9PM til LATE
The weekend’s not over ‘til we say it is!!
Come get funky and groove along to your favorite hits to round off your weekend - with live swinging music from the Ice Cream Sundaes.
Keeping Sundays cool.
9pm - late
free entry!
Live music | Good vibes | Sunday sessions | Open late | What’s on Brighton | Live band | Things to do Brighton | Pubs Brighton | Brighton bars | Going out | Party night | Events | Sunday night | This weekend | Brighton nightlife | Night out Brighton
DJ KING L 10AM - 3AM
DJ KING L Bringing the party tunes from 60's soul, 70's disco, ALL the Biggie and Pharoe Monch you can shake an East Coast stick at!
Live music | Good vibes | DJ sessions | Open late | What’s on Brighton | Live DJ | Things to do Brighton | Pubs Brighton | Brighton Bars | Going out | Party night | Events | Club Nights | Brighton Nightlife
DJ KYRI MICHAEL 10AM - 3AM
LOCAL LEGEND KYRI michael returns to the black lion Bringing a seriously lively melting pot of vibes spanning many decades, spanning hip hop, disco, 80's to reggae & everything in between!
10pm - 3am!
FREE entry all night!
Live music | Good vibes | DJ sessions | Open late | What’s on Brighton | Live DJ | Things to do Brighton | Pubs Brighton | Brighton Bars | Going out | Party night | Events | Club Nights | Brighton Nightlife |
QM Records Live 8.30pm till late
QM Records Live 1st Thursday of every month, brining you the best new talent of the local area and as far as LONDON. STARTS AT 8.30PM TILL LATE. ANYTHING FROM A BAND TO SPOKEN WORDS TO DJS. EXPECT TO BE BLOWN AWAY AND IN FOR A LATE NIGHT DANCE!
Thursday the 4th of Julu they will be having vibes from great artists.
Performing artists include:
Tash Breeze
Alice Geary
Guami DJ Set
Time is 9pm.
Entry is FREE!
“QM Records believe in building artists steadily with solid foundations. The Label believes in the ethos of a village rather than just the individual.”
THE HEAT CHECK GARDEN PARTY
Ratzi and r - kid hitting the decks to bring you one banging garden party
Expect all your favourites
rnb hip-hop soul boogie disco house
one of brighton’s best places to be
POUNDED POP! 10PM - 3AM
Pounded Pop! Brighton’s newest monthly mashup night comes to The Black Lion on the second Friday of every month! All the songs you know, mixed in a way you won’t! Mashups only. No originals allowed!
10PM - 3AM
FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT
Live music | Good vibes | DJ sessions | Open late | What’s on Brighton | Live DJ | Things to do Brighton | Pubs Brighton | Brighton Bars | Going out | Party night | Events | Club Nights | Brighton Nightlife |MASH UP
LIVE MUSIC FROM THE ICE CREAM SUNDAES - 9PM til LATE
The weekend’s not over ‘til we say it is!!
Come get funky and groove along to your favorite hits to round off your weekend - with live swinging music from the Ice Cream Sundaes.
Keeping Sundays cool.
9pm - late
free entry!
Live music | Good vibes | Sunday sessions | Open late | What’s on Brighton | Live band | Things to do Brighton | Pubs Brighton | Brighton bars | Going out | Party night | Events | Sunday night | This weekend | Brighton nightlife | Night out Brighton
Sea Ghost BF vs Dank SInatra
Bringing a retro futuristic sound to the Black Lion that mixes jazz, rocksteady and lofi hip hop. Expect live fx, chill beats, croon vocals and the red telephone
LIVE MUSIC FROM 'THE USUAL' - 9PM TIL LATE
The Usual are a lively 5 piece band from Brighton who bring a serious amount of energy to every one of their shows! Come and get that Friday feeling every TIME only at The Black Lion!
9PM - LATE
FREE ENTRY
Live Music | Brighton Bands | Live Music Brighton | Weeknight Night | Late Nights | Beer | Brighton Pubs | Brighton Nightlife | Beer Garden | Heated Booths | Food | Brighton Music | Live Band | Brighton Gigs|
DJ HANDSOME10AM - 3AM
DJ HANDSOME will be shelling the finest in hip-hop, R&b, disco, house, garage and everything in between. you can expect a packed dance floor and non-stop party anthems!
10pm - 3am
Free entry all night!
Live music | Good vibes | DJ sessions | Open late | What’s on Brighton | Live DJ | Things to do Brighton | Pubs Brighton | Brighton Bars | Going out | Party night | Events | Club Nights | Brighton Nightlife
DJ HANDSOME 10AM - 3AM
the black lion is the only place to be this payday weekend!
DJ HANDSOME will be shelling the finest in hip-hop, R&b, disco, house, garage and everything in between. you can expect a packed dance floor and non-stop party anthems!
10pm - 3am
Free entry all night!
Live music | Good vibes | DJ sessions | Open late | What’s on Brighton | Live DJ | Things to do Brighton | Pubs Brighton | Brighton Bars | Going out | Party night | Events | Club Nights | Brighton Nightlife
WHATIFY: A LIVE BAND PLAYS YOUR FAVOURITE TRACK - 9PM til LATE
Any artist, any genre, any song.
Request it, and our live band will play it!
Live music | Good vibes | Weekday sessions | Open late | What’s on Brighton | Live band | Things to do Brighton | Pubs Brighton | Brighton Bars | Going out | Party night | Events | Nightlife Brighton |
LIVE MUSIC FROM THE ICE CREAM SUNDAES - 9PM til LATE
The weekend’s not over ‘til we say it is!!
Come get funky and groove along to your favorite hits to round off your weekend - with live swinging music from the Ice Cream Sundaes.
Keeping Sundays cool.
9pm - late
free entry!
Live music | Good vibes | Sunday sessions | Open late | What’s on Brighton | Live band | Things to do Brighton | Pubs Brighton | Brighton bars | Going out | Party night | Events | Sunday night | This weekend | Brighton nightlife | Night out Brighton