Brighton is a colourful and vibrant city, especially during the summer when travellers and guests flood to the city to visit one of Britain’s favourite beaches. Tourists from all over the UK and Europe gather in Brighton for events such as Pride, beach cinemas, and music events at Brighton Dome.
The city also has its own cultural and fringe events. As the owner of a short term let, your property has the potential to be fully-booked over the summer holidays as people wish to experience the invigorating events that Brighton has to offer. Check out some more reasons you should short term let in Brighton.
Numerous events could be happening near your property and you might not even know it! By being aware of events in your area, you can market your property to honour as many bookings as you can, and optimise your property description so event-goers can take advantage of your property's proximity to an event venue. Another tip is to add pictures to your listing of nearby venues or previous events so people are aware of the significance of your location; this will draw more popular attention.
To see a full list of bright events in this lively city, check out VisitBrighton for some insider knowledge!
Luna Beach Cinema
If your property is on the beach or within walking distance, you automatically have a winning vacation rental! During the four weeks of 14th June to 15th July, the beach transforms into a beautiful night time cinema. Guests can pick up an ice-cream and pull up a chair to watch some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters right on the beach. Every year, this event attracts thousands of guests thanks to its low prices (tickets start from £3) and typical summer aesthetic, it would be silly not to take on this golden opportunity as a property owner.
The cinema is located on the beach by Brighton Pier.
Brighton Pride
Possibly the biggest event in Brighton, Brighton & Hove’s Pride Festival attracts thousands from the LGBTQ+ community, as well as those just looking for a fun day out. Brighton Pride is one of the biggest Pride festivals in the UK, attracting over 160,000 visitors to the annual parade and festival party at Preston Park. There is also an art and film festival, a dog show and a village party. To find out more, visit the Brighton Pride website.
Brighton Pride takes place over the first weekend of August (3rd-5th) 2018, and has various venues across the city, including Preston Park, Hove Lawns, the city centre, and St James Street.
Brighton Naked Bike Ride
This free event attracts many visitors and spectators due to its bizarre nature! The naked “protestival” runs through the city as cyclists ride in the nude to protest against vehicle motorists behaviour towards cyclists on the road. Brighton’s 13th Annual World Naked Bike Ride takes place on 10 June 2018 and gathers over 1,000 riders each year.
The event is one of several UK and global rides happening at the same time.
London to Brighton Bike Ride
The British Heart Foundation’s famous London to Brighton Bike Ride takes place this month on 17th June 2018, and allows travellers to Brighton to take part in the ride or experience a day out to remember. You can also finish off with some refreshments on Brighton Beach after.
The iconic ride gathers over 15,000 worth of spectators following the ride from the starting point at Clapham Common, to the ending point in Brighton, right on the seafront. Find out more about the event from the British Heart Foundation site.
To find out about more events going on in your area, see our property management blog for more expert tips on how to market your property during the summer. Also, read about our Edinburgh event guide to help market your Edinburgh holiday rental.