Friday 2nd August

Abba Fever – The Official Tribute - Live vocals, stunning musicianship, authentic costumes and exciting choreography all contribute to a spectacular show which gets audiences to their feet night after night! 7pm, £12.50 in advance – Concorde 2

Band of Skulls - Southampton’s finest home grown rockers, Band of Skulls, are performing in Brighton as a warm up gig for Standon Calling, 7:30pm, £15 – The Old Market

Music & Wine at St Luke’s - The award-winning musicians of the Woodlark Duo, Julie Groves (flute) and Laura Snowden (guitar), give a diverse collection of pieces including works by Ibert and Piazzolla, 7.30pm, £7/£5/£3 Under 12's – St Luke’s Church

Talent Show - We're on the search for Brighton's brightest talents, with a £1000 prize for the winner & the possibility of work for all entries this is a great opportunity to showcase your skills whether you're a singer, dancer, musician or variety act, 8pm – Grosvenor G Casino

Jackport Club - Tired of oompah-technobabble and beer-swillin chump-machine muzak we want nothing more than to release lovely vibes, jazz chord filled delights, sizzling basslines and vocals of wonderment, 11pm, free – Komedia

Saturday 3rd August

LGBT Community Parade (PRIDE 2013) - Gay Icons is the theme for 2013 placing emphasis on the vast array of Iconic LGBT figureheads, campaigners and popular celebrities that have shaped and advanced LGBT culture and the cause of equality throughout history. With an amazing line-up of top artists already confirmed it’s all set to be the best Pride ever! Seafront, City Centre & Preston Park, Visit here for more details.

Racehill Community Orchard Activity Day - A new orchard nestled into the top of Racehill which is open for the community to join in and enjoy. All welcome to join in with practical tasks. 12:00pm till 6:00pm - Racehill Community Orchard

Makers Boutique - Providing a wonderful opportunity for shoppers to view latest collections & creative ideas, meet the Maker and become inspired, 11am, free - Brighton Unitarian Church

Hidden Lives: Domestic service in the 1920s and 1930s - Discover how women’s lives were affected when huge societal shifts in the 1920s heralded the end of domestic servitude for women, 11am-12.45pm, £10, members £8, book in advance – Preston Manor

Le Chat Noir - Oh La La! Proud Cabaret Brighton takes a French twist on Saturday nights at Le Chat Noir! 7pm, £44 inc 3 course meal – Proud Cabaret Brighton

Gypsy Fire - Since forming in 2010 Gypsy Fire have pushed the boundaries of what can be achieved with a pure acoustic line up, 8pm, £10 – Komedia 03 August

Traumfrau’s Pride Fair - Commit to a night of disgraceful fun and spend pride with your favourite queers, 8pm, £7/£5 – Phoenix Gallery

Official Post Pride Party – It's the biggest party on Pride night, taking over three rooms of Brighton's newest super club Shooshh on the beachfront, 10pm-6am, £8/£10 – Shooshh

Pure Magic – Freddie Mercury Tribute - With free entry, Pure Magic is the quintessential tribute to the legendary Freddie Mercury, performing all the hits that we know & love live on stage from 10pm, free entry – Grosvenor G Casino

The Official Brighton Pride Gaydar Girls All-Nighter - With full female DJ line up featuring Sandra Davenport + Amy B + Missy B + Becky Perry + Cheeks Du Rhythm + Caz Coronel + Izzy Trixx plus more to be announced! 10pm, £7 in advance – Concorde 2

Sunday 4th August

Brighton Sand Sculpture Festival - From April 8th 2013, a new Sand Sculpture Festival will be held at Black Rock Brighton. Visitors can experience the wonder of this magical art and will also have the chance to get involved, £6 adults, £5 conc. £4 children, £15 family tickets – Black Rock

Punch & Judy Shows - Family fun with a traditional show plus join-in activity session, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3.30pm, £2 – Opposite the Fishing Museum

Pink Fringe Picnic - Enjoy a performance picnic as the Brighton Pride weekend drifts into the sunset, 1pm, free – Jubilee Squareor all things Brighton: www.visitbrighton.com

Musical Sundays at Borde Hill - Every Sunday in August visitors can come and enjoy an afternoon of breathtaking cello playing with Ensemble Reza’s cellists Pavlos Carvalho and Sarah Dubost-Hautefeu. Standard Admission Fees Apply, 2pm – Borde Hill Garden

Brighton School of Singing - Brighton School of Singing will be performing summery tunes on the terraces stage, 2:30pm, free – Rottingdean Terraces Stage

Sunday Sundae - Sunday Sundae reunion special that has become an essential part of the Pride weekend, 3pm-late – Audio

Bent Double - An irreverent night of fun and frolics hosted by if.comedy Best Newcomer 2007 award nominee, and as seen on BBC 2's Mock The Week and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, Zoe Lyons, 7:30pm, £10.50/£8.50 £14 (Nachos deal) – Komedia

West End Experience - A spectacular Musical Theatre Concert, 4:30pm & 7:45pm, £15/£10 – The Old Market

Wild Fruit Official Pride Closing Party - The ultimate Party of Brighton Pride is the huge Wild Fruit official Pride Closing party back at the 3 room glamour of the Shooshe venue on Sunday 4th August, 10pm-late – Shooshh

Monday 5th August

Into the Blue - An exploration of the colour blue, using objects drawn from Royal Pavilion and Museum collections. Aimed at 5-11 yrs, exploratory and discovery- led – Until Jan ’14 Hove Museum

Monster Magnet - Described as a "mind-expansion team" by The New York Times, New Jersey's MONSTER MAGNET is hands down one of the most explosive and exciting stoner rock bands of the last two decades, 7:30pm, £18 – Concorde 2

Tuesday 6th August

Kids’ Summer Fun at Borde Hill Gardens - Includes activities such as arts and crafts, storytelling, giant garden games and seed planting, 10am-6pm, £5-£7

The Fat Controller - The Fat Controller will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the park to take control of the efficient running of the Thomas & Friends™ railway. Standard admission prices and times – Drusillas

Cold Cave - Cold Cave is the electronic music of acclaimed musician, writer and artist Wesley Eisold, 7:30pm, £8 – The Green Door Store

Wednesday 7th August

Creatures of the Deep - Same Sky are back this summer with free children’s make and take sea creature themed art workshops. Great for kids, 11am-4pm, free – Brighton Marina

Peppa Pig & George - Join in the excitement and snorts of laughter as the lovable Peppa Pig embarks on a Drusillas Park adventure, with her brother George. Standard prices and times – Drusillas

Lunchtime Recitals - The perfect way to spend a relaxing lunchtime in the middle of a busy week with high-quality performances from a variety of outstanding musicians, 1pm-2pm, free – All Saints Church

Thursday 8th August

Kids’ Summer Fun at Borde Hill Gardens - Includes activities such as Arts and Crafts, Storytelling, Giant Garden Games and Seed-Planting, 10am-6pm, £5-£7

50 Shades of Cabaret - Audience and press alike loved the show in London, so now it is time to embrace the forbidden in Brighton, 7pm, £24 – Proud Cabaret Brighton

Krater Comedy Club - Eat, drink, watch and laugh as 3 top stand-ups and one of the best MCs on the comedy circuit entertain you. Check Komedia website for opening times, £6 - £31 – Komedia