Brighton gears up for a city-wide celebration of International Women’s Day 2026

Brighton & Hove is set for a vibrant weekend of events as the city marks International Women’s Day 2026, with celebrations beginning on Saturday, 7 March.

The centrepiece is the Network of International Women’s annual gathering at the Brighton Unitarian Church on New Road, running from 11am - 4pm. The event brings together local organisations dedicated to empowering women, offering visitors live music, international food, children’s activities and the chance to connect with community groups championing women’s rights and wellbeing.
Everyone is welcome to drop in throughout the day.

The Network is also appealing for volunteers to help ensure the event is as warm and lively as ever. Anyone able to offer support is encouraged to email info@niwbh.org.

City-wide celebrations

Brighton & Hove’s cultural calendar is also packed with events marking the occasion:

• Reigning Women Festival, The Old Market, Hove
  Running from 4–8 March, The Old Market’s annual Reigning Women festival returns with a programme of women-led performances, talks and music, culminating in a special event on Sunday, 8 March.
  More details HERE
• The Fearless and Fabulous Women of Brighton & Hove, The Old Courtroom – 6 March
  Local historian and author Louise Peskett celebrates the remarkable women who helped shape the city, drawing from her book The Fearless and the Fabulous. Tickets are £12 HERE
• PinkNicky’s Annual Big Swim – 14 March
  Now in its fourth year, this bracing sea swim raises funds for Surfers Against Sewage and ocean conservation, while bringing women together to celebrate confidence, community and care for the environment.
  More info HERE
• SheSays: Celebrate International Women’s Day, Brighton Dome – 4 March
  A special edition of SheSays - Brighton’s long-running event celebrating women in digital, creative and tech - comes to the Dome.
  Details HERE
• University of Brighton: Future Women Leaders event
  Students and local leaders will come together for an event designed to inspire the next generation of women changemakers.

A variety of smaller events and community activities will also be taking place across the city. More information about International Women’s Day and its global themes can be found at https://www.internationalwomensday.com/.