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Brighton Mod Weekender 2024

Brighton Mod Weekender 2024
Brighton Mod Weekender 2024
Note that I independently write and research everything in this article. But it may contain affiliate links.

The Brighton Mod Weekender 2024 will take place over the Bank Holiday Weekend, from the 22nd to the 25th of August.

The New Untouchables started the Brighton Mod Weekender back in 2004 (after similar events in different locations, such as the Isle of Wight and Margate). But for almost 20 years, the event has grown in its Brighton location, with plenty to keep you entertained this year. Note that many events tend to sell out ahead of the weekend, so make sure you pick up tickets for the ticketed events well in advance.

Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild
Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild

You can view images of many past Brighton Weekenders in the gallery section of the website. Like one above, for example.

The main evening events are held at Brighton’s best venue, the Komedia, situated just a few doors down from Jump The Gun.

See the flyers above and below for details of the live music acts playing over the weekend. Tickets for the bands are available here.

Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild
Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild

The Komedia has two rooms with a HUGE WOODEN DANCEFLOOR, AIR CONDITIONING and two well-priced bars with great service and friendly staff.

Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild

TICKETS AND INFORMATION:

KOMEDIA:

Mod Club Sounds and Classics from the NUTS DJ Team:
Rob Bailey & Lee Miller, Chris Dale, plus special guests Andy Hill, Russell Deal, Sean Chapman, Brian Kelson, Charles Whitehouse, Sean Creegan, Alan Saunders, Dave and Lee Grimshaw, and more names to be announced.

All evening events are 18+ (Except Thursday, 24th August RIFLES 14+ (Under 16-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult).

Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild
Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild

MAIN ROOM
Thursday: 7-11pm THE RIFLES LIVE with support and New Untouchables DJs.
Friday: 11pm-3am guest club nights – CHILLS AND FEVER and COOKIN’ CATFISH
Saturday: 11pm-4am AT THE PARTY with New Untouchables DJs and special guests
Sunday: 9pm-3am guest club night – SCORCHER

STUDIO BAR
Saturday: 9pm-4am BEAT CLUB with THE JACK CADES live + DJs Dr Robert, Gary Milan and Penny and Stella playing Big Boss British Beat, Garage and Psych.
Sunday: 10pm-3am SENIOR CLASS LIVE with New Untouchables DJs playing Mod Club sounds and classics.

Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild
Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild

PATTERNS GIGS:

10 Marine Parade, Brighton. BN2 1TL (Opposite the Pier)
Friday: 7-10pm BLOCK 33 and SMALL WORLD LIVE
Saturday: 7-10pm THE PURPLE HEARTS LIVE
All evening events are 18+ (Except Thursday 24 Aug RIFLES gig is 14+ (Under 16-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult).

Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild
Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild

THE VOLKS:

DAYTIMES (Entry is free, and all events are family-friendly).

The daytime events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday are at the Volks, 200 yards east of Brighton Pier (where the scooters arrive in the iconic film Quadrophenia). The Volks has a well-stocked bar and serves food all day, complete with a big outside terrace.

The daytime sessions are from noon until 6pm with DJs and a market selling records, vintage and bespoke clothes, art, and memorabilia.

Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild
Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild

SCOOTER PARKING:
The council have informed us that scooters parked sensibly on the Madeira Drive promenade on Friday, Saturday and Sunday are fine if they are not obstructing pedestrians and the disabled access pavement areas.

Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild
Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild

SCOOTER RIDEOUT SUNDAY:

Meet at the Roedean Cafe car park on A259 opposite the Marina between 1.30-2pm (make sure you leave Madeira Drive in plenty of time).
The route will travel to PEACEHAVEN ROUNDABOUT AND BACK DIRECTLY TO BRIGHTON VIA THE PIER ROUNDABOUT.
** DO NOT STOP AT THE SMUGGLERS PUB**

Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild
Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild

SCOOTER COMPETITION:
Sunday afternoon is the eagerly anticipated Scooter Competition held outside the Volks between 15.00–16.00 (PLEASE STAY WITH YOUR SCOOTER IF YOU WISH TO ENTER).

Tickets for all events are available now from the organisers’ website. You can find out about accommodation at the Visit Brighton website www.visitbrighton.com.

Get tickets for all events at the Brighton Mod Weekender 2023

Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild
Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild
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8 Comments

  1. Mark Packham

    Nice

  2. hi

    please take me in the newsletter

    thanks

    dirk – belgium (mod)

  3. I woz MOD in the 60’s. I’m now living in Brighton!

  4. Hi I have had a novel, East Coast Blues, published which is set on the east coast and is about a young man coming of age in the 1960s. It covers the music, fashions, tensions-and work conditions of the era. The story goes beyond the usual mods and rockers myths and addresses some uncomfortable truths about those days. It has received 5 star reviews on Amazon and is available on Kindle and from book shops. Would you be interested in promoting this through your web site?

    Regards

    John

  5. Bill Chamberlain

    Hey John,

    Only just seen your message, please get in contact, is there a movie in your story/book ?
    Bill

  6. Ian Davis

    Hi,
    I am not a “MOD” but I do love the music. I have a Honda Dominator converted into a Cafe racer, would it be ok to come along to your event ?

    cheers

    Ian

  7. Would definatly be interested in these events.
    I am a 25 year old who grew up with my grandad who was a Mod and i think the culture has ran through to me

  8. Lord Robert Rae Sutherland of Glencairn

    In all my years as a Mod, this will actually be my first weekender. Would it be possible to purchase an access all areas pass/band so we don’t have to pay at the doors or have to wait hours just to be told “sorry, we’re full, no room”

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