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.
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
STUDENT NIGHT DRINK DEALS
Student drinks deal from 7pm until late
Drinks
Sprite and mixer £3 Double up for £3 making it £6 a double
shots x3 for £7 (selected shots)
Don’t forget your student union card to get the discounts
Also download the pubbl app for further discounts and points with us!
Live music will be joining this night soon…………………………………………………………………
Bang up to the Elephant
Bang up to the Elephant
Live band playing Funky 80’s and 90s grooves
Keeping those feet dancing and singing voices going
8.30pm until late
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
Razti 10pm till 3am
Kicking off the Saturday night vibes with our favourite guy Ratzi
Hip hop, soul, funk, garage, and more to vibe to
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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|
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.
Hijink Band 9.30pm till late
Hijink will be performing a mixture of pop/ funk/ rock/ 90s dance tracks, anything to get you up and dancing. Hijink are Brighton based and are professional musicians that have been together as a band and performed for 6/ 7 years together.
What a treat
Come down 9.30pm till late
Drinks deals
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 |
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
STUDENT NIGHT DRINK DEALS and live music
Student drinks deal from 7pm until late
Drinks
Sprite and mixer £3 Double up for £3 making it £6 a double
shots x3 for £7 (selected shots)
Don’t forget your student union card to get the discounts
Also download the pubbl app for further discounts and points with us!
Live music from 9.30pm till late
QM Records Live 8.30pm till late
QM Records Live last 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.
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 |
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!!
STUDENT NIGHT DRINK DEALS and live music
Student drinks deal from 7pm until late
Drinks
Sprite and mixer £3 Double up for £3 making it £6 a double
shots x3 for £7 (selected shots)
Don’t forget your student union card to get the discounts
Also download the pubbl app for further discounts and points with us!
Live music from 9.30pm
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
Soul Shyne Sundown garden party
Soul shyne sundown garden party from 4pm till 10pm
Smooth grooves and balearic beats with the one and only DJ mick fuller and friends!
Free
STUDENT NIGHT DRINK DEALS and live music
Student drinks deal from 7pm until late
Drinks
Sprite and mixer £3 Double up for £3 making it £6 a double
shots x3 for £7 (selected shots)
Don’t forget your student union card to get the discounts
Also download the pubbl app for further discounts and points with us!
Live music from 9.30pm
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
STUDENT NIGHT DRINK DEALS and live music
Student drinks deal from 7pm until late
Drinks
Sprite and mixer £3 Double up for £3 making it £6 a double
shots x3 for £7 (selected shots)
Don’t forget your student union card to get the discounts
Also download the pubbl app for further discounts and points with us!
Live music from 9.30pm
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
Smithereen Takeover 12pm till 11.45pm
Here it is! The Smithereen Takeover line-up has been announced, and its a belter!
Get down to the Black Lion and The Mesmerist from midday on Thursday for the very best unofficial showcase of the whole weekend! Incredible bands and good vibes. No festival wristband required, free entry all weekend!
Let's go!
Smithereen Takeover 7pm till 11.45pm
Here it is! The Smithereen Takeover line-up has been announced, and its a belter!
Get down to the Black Lion and The Mesmerist from midday on Thursday for the very best unofficial showcase of the whole weekend! Incredible bands and good vibes. No festival wristband required, free entry all weekend!
Let's go!
Smithereen Takeover 12pm till 12am
Here it is! The Smithereen Takeover line-up has been announced, and its a belter!
Get down to the Black Lion and The Mesmerist from midday on Thursday for the very best unofficial showcase of the whole weekend! Incredible bands and good vibes. No festival wristband required, free entry all weekend!
Let's go!
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 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|
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
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 |
STUDENT NIGHT DRINK DEALS
Student drinks deal from 7pm until late
Drinks
Sprite and mixer £3 Double up for £3 making it £6 a double
shots x3 for £7 (selected shots)
Don’t forget your student union card to get the discounts
Also download the pubbl app for further discounts and points with us!
Live music will be joining this night soon…………………………………………………………………
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
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
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
QM Records Live last 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.
STUDENT NIGHT DRINK DEALS
Student drinks deal from 7pm until late
Drinks
Sprite and mixer £3 Double up for £3 making it £6 a double
shots x3 for £7 (selected shots)
Don’t forget your student union card to get the discounts
Also download the pubbl app for further discounts and points with us!
Live music will be joining this night soon…………………………………………………………………
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 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
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
STUDENT NIGHT DRINK DEALS
Student drinks deal from 7pm until late
Drinks
Sprite and mixer £3 Double up for £3 making it £6 a double
shots x3 for £7 (selected shots)
Don’t forget your student union card to get the discounts
Also download the pubbl app for further discounts and points with us!
Live music will be joining this night soon…………………………………………………………………
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
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!!
HOT STU 10AM - 3am
We welcome back Hot stu and lets Get your weekend fix of all the best from the 80s & 90s. Everything from hip/hop, RnB and all the good cheesey classic!
10pm - 3am
FREE entry all night!
Bang up to the Elephant
Bang up to the Elephant
Live band playing Funky 80’s and 90s grooves
Keeping those feet dancing and singing voices going
8.30pm until late
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
STUDENT NIGHT DRINK DEALS
Student drinks deal from 7pm until late
Drinks
Sprite and mixer £3 Double up for £3 making it £6 a double
shots x3 for £7 (selected shots)
Don’t forget your student union card to get the discounts
Also download the pubbl app for further discounts and points with us!
Live music will be joining this night soon…………………………………………………………………
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|
BURNT TOAST 9pm till 3am
Burnt toast making a come back with us on the 29th of December from 9pm till 3am bringing us all the Hip hop, funk, disco, beats, breaks guilty pleasures & dancefloor filth!