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# Brighton gears up for a city-wide celebration of International Women’s Day 2026
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/brighton-gears-up-for-a-city-wide-celebration-of-international-womens-day-2026/
- Published: 2026-03-03T14:57:51.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-04T09:16:41.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Community Corner

Brighton & Hove is set for a vibrant weekend of events as the city marks **International Women’s Day 2026**, with celebrations beginning on Wednesday 4th March and a big festival 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](https://www.theoldmarket.com/reigning-women?ref=scenemag.co.uk)
- ***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](https://www.bh-arts.org.uk/event/the-fearless-and-fabulous-women-of-brighton-and-hove?ref=scenemag.co.uk)
- **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](https://pinknicky.com/iwd-2026/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)
- ***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](https://brightondome.org/whats-on/LTP-shesays-celebrate-international-womens-day-2026/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)
- **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/.