Let’s explore social events in Brighton, UK happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Brighton where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Brighton
Weekend Motivational Walk
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Owlee Café & Studio LLC
Want a way to get your steps in and make a friend? It can be hard to feel connected in a city that seems to move so fast, especially in the winter. Join us for a walk around Greenpoint! Starting at Owlee Cafe Walking to Domino Park & Back(…)
NJ Code & Coffee 11- Tech Networking Event (+Resume Workshop)
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: EqualSpace ES550 Tech & Innovation Campus
Calling all New Jersey techies to the **NJ Code and Coffee** tech networking event at the EqualSpace ES550 Tech & Innovation campus!
Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal networking/co-working session for those in tech (and the tech-curious).
That includes operators, founders, and investors. Developers, data engineers, UX/UI designers, data scientists, product managers, software engineers, so(…)
🌎🏓LEXGO Language Exchange Monday – Drinks and Games!
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: Sugar Mouse, NYC
Yes! We’re having a language exchange on Monday after work. Join us for happy hour and languages in new york city!
This event is for people that like languages and travel. Come meet new language exchange partners to practice with over a drink on Monday. All levels are welcome!
* Different tables, different languages
* All levels welcome – even 0!
* It’s drinks & cocktails over casual conversatio(…)
Mastering Airflow: Local Reliability and AI Orchestration
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: The Loft
**Join us at The Loft for an exciting evening of all things Airflow! This event will feature three engaging talks showcasing real-world use cases: running Apache Airflow reliably in an on-premise setup, orchestrating AI knowledge bases, and Airflow customization.**
**Whether you’re an Airflow beginner, expert, or just curious about data orchestration, this is the perfect opportunity to learn, net(…)
The New York City Philosophy Club | Discussion Night @Sugar Mouse
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Sugar Mouse, NYC
Free twice-monthly event!
Enjoy discussing the big questions with a diverse group of people. Each night we meet, we split into groups of three for discussion of the night’s topic (provided on papers at the venue with prompts and questions) from 7:00pm to 9:30pm.
We discuss the topic of the night in three half hour sessions, speaking with new people each session.
New themed questions for discuss(…)
New York Language Exchange | Make Friends, Learn Languages & Culture
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: The Irish American Pub
Learn a new language at this language exchange event!
Come and **make new friends** in a fun, casual atmosphere. No matter which country or background, you will feel welcome.
Socialise, share your knowledge or get new ideas on where to meet people or places to go in New York.
**JOIN on the website for FREE entry** offers: [https://meetpeoplesocial.com/](https://meetpeoplesocial.com/)
**Join the W(…)
Meet People Social New York | Cultural International Party
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: The Irish American Pub
Drink specials.
**What:** Friends, Music, Drinks, Games, Prizes!
**When:** 5:30pm every Friday
**Where:** The Irish American Pub. Downstairs Level.
**Cost Online:** Just a 4 USD online donation to participate. If you don’t buy online, entry costs 8 USD at door.
**JOIN on the website for FREE entry** offers: [https://meetpeoplesocial.com/](https://meetpeoplesocial.com/)
**Join the WhatsApp group**(…)
NYC International Network Happy Hour February Meetup
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: Sugar Mouse, NYC
😍Monday Evening International Networking in NYC! Socialize, make new business connections, make new friends or just come join others for a beer after work! Real Host always present! $3 CASH to join!
📺More events this month @ [NYC CONNECTS | Instagram | Linktree](https://linktr.ee/NYCconnects.social)
🌍🗽We’re having an International Networking night! **If you like languages, travel and culture(…)
Vegan Presidents Day Dinner at Bodhi Vegan in Chinatown
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Bodhi Restaurant
**Our dinner is from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Please arrive at 7:00pm, or as close to 7:00pm as you can.**
We are excited for our group to go to **[Bodhi](https://www.veganbodhi.com)** at 77 Mulberry Street in Chinatown. Bodhi is **all-vegan**, and is **the favorite Chinese restaurant of many in our group**.
**\*\*PLEASE BRING CASH for ease in paying checks. Thank you.\*\***
The menu is **extensive** (…)
🇫🇷 🍷🍫French Mondays
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: Flûte Midtown
Dear Frenchies, dear Frenchaises,
**About French Mondays**
Join us next Monday for our traditional French happy hour Apéro, a fantastic opportunity to improve your French speaking skills, meet new people, network, and perhaps even meet the French love of your life.
**Event Details:**
**Location:** The legendary French-owned Flûte Midtown.
The term “apéro” refers both to the ritual of going out f(…)
🗽🌍👔NYC CONNECTS Professionals: February Networking After Work
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: Sugar Mouse, NYC
🗽🌍Did you just move to NYC? Are you looking to network with other NYC professionals? Join us on Monday for Internationals networking! All ages 21+. Event by NYC CONNECTS Social Club.
📺More events➡️@[NYC CONNECTS | Instagram | Linktree](https://linktr.ee/NYCconnects.social)
**Drink / Food purchase required before checking in.**
$3 to join at check-in
1 drink minimum
Meet other international pr(…)
Special Washington’s Birthday Event! GW’s Legacy & The Relevance for Today
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: Federal Hall National Memorial
RSVPs open immediately!
Space set aside for new members and first timers. This may be an especially interesting experience for people new to NYC as we will be covering our early history as the first U.S. Capital. If you land on the waiting list kindly email me at [email protected] to request a spot.
**Note – for those of you who have been on our prior historic tours of the Wall Street area(…)
NYC Spanish Language Exchange Monday
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: Sugar Mouse, NYC
Hola todos! We will be having a Spanish Language Exchange Monday! We are meeting at SUGAR MOUSE, a venue with pool, ping pong and other fun games to play!
Come and practice your español with native Latin speakers, or if you want to practice your English, join us too!
Si es un hispanohablante, puede venir a practicar su inglés con nosotros. All levels are welcome!
This meetup will be $3 to join,(…)
Women In Tech Gather Mixer
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Moxy Downtown
Join Tech Gather NYC for our February Women in Tech mixer!
As always, this is an awesome opportunity to connect and vibe with women from all corners of the tech universe, whether you’re a developer, founder, product or anything in between, you belong in our [she, her, they] array.
Sign up now to meet like-minded women, share stories, and spark new collaborations.(…)
LET’S ALL GO TO THE GREY ART MUSEUM – 1PM ADMISSION
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Grey Art Museum
Let’s all go to the **Grey Art Museum, on Saturday February 22nd from 1pm – 3pm.**
**THIS IS FOR THE 1PM ADMISSION.**
NOTE: Due to the very strict Group admission requirements for this Museum, only 10 Members can be admitted at 1 hour intervals. Therefore, I am staggering the event times as follows:
1pm – 3pm
2pm – 4pm
**HISTORY**
The Grey Art Museum is New York University’s fine art museum. (…)
Young IT Professionals in New York Social
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: The Irish American Pub
Social event to connect with other 20s and 30s young professionals in the IT field.
Come and meet your peers in a fun, casual atmosphere. No matter if you are senior/management or junior/student, you will feel welcome.
**JOIN on the website for FREE entry** offers: [https://itsocial.com.au/](https://itsocial.com.au/)
**Join the WhatsApp** group on the website above to meet people and for directi(…)
NY Professionals Happy Hour
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: 1803 NYC
Make new connections at 1803’s New Orleans inspired speakeasy: Bon Courage.
Here, we’ll meet new and old friends while enjoying Bon Courage’s chic ambiance, secret entrance, and a food and drink menu that pays homage to the culinary treasures of NOLA.
PS:
* Event is free to attend. No cover, no drink minimums. Each guest will cover their own tab at the bar.
* Please sign up only if you plan on (…)
CryptoMondays Bitcoin
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Pubkey
Get ready to kick off your week with a bang at CryptoMondays Bitcoin, on February 17th, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Pubkey, the coolest spot in New York City to dive into the world of Bitcoin.
The event features a 30 minute fireside chat with Matt Rosen, Founder of [Splitnerlands](https://splinterlands.com/about-player), one of the most popular games in the history of web3 gaming. A full bio is be(…)
LET’S ALL GO TO THE GREY ART MUSEUM – 2PM ADMISSION
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Grey Art Museum
Let’s all go to the **Grey Art Museum, on Saturday February 22nd from 2pm – 4pm.**
**THIS IS FOR THE 2PM ADMISSION.**
NOTE: Due to the very strict Group admission requirements for this Museum, only 10 Members can be admitted at 1 hour intervals. Therefore, I am staggering the event times as follows:
1pm – 3pm
2pm – 4pm
**HISTORY**
The Grey Art Museum is New York University’s fine art museum. (…)
React.NYC Meetup February Edition
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: G-Gallery
Hey-hey, New York React community!
Are you ready for a new meetup season? 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that the wait is over — our first meetup of the season kicks off on **February 20!**
**To attend the meetup, please ➡️➡️➡️ [REGISTER HERE](https://guild.host/events/reactnyc-meetup-january-gyjn1t) ⬅️⬅️⬅️ via Guild.**
**📍 Event location**
[G-Gallery](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZBY7q99SXxQLvNtr6)(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Brighton is by choosing a common theme or interest. If you like movies, why not go see a screening with people who also like movies! Then you already have something to talk about. Or if you’re into coffee or beer, a Coffee and Beer Garden Meet and Greet could be perfect for you. And keep in mind that smaller group settings can be less intimidating and easier to start conversations in.
Another thing that might worry you is introductions. Some people aren’t as keen on introducing themselves and others worry or get nervous about it. Why not level the playing field and go to an event where everyone is expected to introduce themselves and talk? It could be a networking event, an acting class, a singles event, or a book club. Not only are people looking to introduce themselves at these events but they’re also there to make friends.
Our final tip is on the age of the people you are going to meet. If you have your heart set on meeting people close to your own age, then research events so that you can find your chosen demographic. At the same time, we want to encourage you not to limit yourself. An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean a disconnect and the great thing about different age groups is that they can learn from each other!
You can find even more events in Brighton on Whatson.brighton.co.uk, Inyourpocket.com, or Designmynight.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Brighton, UK
DISCOS FOR GROWN UPS POP-UP 70s 80s 90s DISCO PARTY – WORTHING!
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Worthing Assembly Hall
The legendary Discos for Grown ups 70s 80s 90s disco party is coming to the Assembly Hall Worthing for an incredible night of boogie!
Finisterre Presents: Return To The Bering & Lucuma
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Finisterre Brighton
UK Spring Screenings – A double bill of surf and adventure from Directors, Ben Weiland & Luke Pilbeam.
The Last Human Job: A conversation about connecting in a disconnected world
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Projects The Lanes
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Cabaret Boheme- Love & Lust: A Brighton Burlesque Spectacular
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Ironworks Studios
– An exquisite explosion of fabulous performers under the watchful eyes of mistress of ceremonies Veronica Blacklace and Allegra Rose.
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month 2025 with Gaydio in Brighton!
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Malmaison Brighton
Join us for a fun and inclusive celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month 2025 with light business networking, drinks, canapes, and music!
Eville’s Anti Valentine’s Date
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Green Door Store
Eville headline Green Door Store in Brighton on 21/02/25 with special guests: Blue Eyed Giants and Hell Hotel.
Live Piano – Serge Naufal
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Brighton Unitarian Church
Solo piano performance at Brighton Unitarian Church @ 6 PM
Forge Comedy Club
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: The Forge Comedy Club
Brighton’s No.1 Comedy Club
Musical Theatre Karaoke
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: The Walrus
Take centre stage and belt out West End bangers at The Walrus, Brighton
CHITCHAT
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Green Door Store
ChitChat with support from Coast and Henry
Open Sessions #20: Threads of History
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Lighthouse Project Space
An Evening with Tosin Adeosun and the African Style Archive
Amica Mea: Renaissance Love Songs
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: TRINITY Church, St John sub Castro
For Valentine’s Day 2025, Brighton Consort takes you on a journey through music for lovers from the Renaissance
Brighton Film Club – Love and Heartbreak
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: The Rose Hill
A night of romantic short films from around the world
Defending Arts and Culture in Brighton and Hove #5
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: The Southern Belle
Whitehawk, Sound Art and the Class Divide w/ Simon James
Brighton and Hove – Small99’s People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: The Stoneham
Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved
Huni Kuin Concert & Hapé Circle – Brighton
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: St. Augustine’s Arts & Events Centre
Join indigenous Spiritual leader Bunke and her daughter for an evening of songs, medicine and joy. Só alegria.
Turning Tides Sponsored Dog Walk
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Brooklands Park and Lake
Step out with your pup to support local people experiencing homelessness.
Painted Folk – an Evening of Life Drawing
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Brighton Tattoo Collective
Come join us for some relaxed life drawing in our beautiful studio!
Worthing – Powered Up Business Networking – February 2025
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Brewhouse & Kitchen – Worthing
After a highly successful launch, expect another awesome meeting!
Eddie Kadi: Let Me Land
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: The Forge Comedy Club
The highly anticipated nationwide debut tour from one of comedy’s fastest rising stars.
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations Brighton February Party
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Temple Bar
After a fantastic January meet up with so many new faces and connections made, it’s time to make it bigger and better. This time we meet at the very cool Temple Bar right at the heart of Western Road in Brighton, where there is music and ambience to party the evening away. So come along and bring your friends along.
When: 21 February from 19:30
Where: The Temple Bar 121 Western Rd, Brighton and H