The Brighton Mod Weekender 2025 will take place over the Bank Holiday Weekend, from the 21st to the 24th of August.
It’s the 20th anniversary of the event (which makes some of us feel old who remember the event in its pre-Brighton days), and as such, offers a strong and varied line-up over all the days.
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.
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.
The Komedia has two rooms with a HUGE WOODEN DANCEFLOOR, AIR CONDITIONING and two well-priced bars with great service and friendly staff.
This year will also feature a free exhibition featuring photos from the last two decades by photographer Dammo Photograghy. A Through My Eyes book and some prints will be available, with details to follow soon.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION:
All evening events are at the Komedia
*Except Purple Hearts + The Molotovs gig @ Patterns*
Both venues are 18+ **Except The Rifles show**
Daytime is for all ages at The Volks (200 meters east of Brighton Pier) from 12 noon each day.
Tickets and program details:
KOMEDIA
With Mod Club Sounds & Classics from the NUTS DJ Team: Rob Bailey & Lee Miller, Chris Dale + special guests Andy Hill, Russell Deal, Sean Chapman, Brian Kelson, Phil Bush, Charles Whitehouse, Sean Creegan, Alan Saunders, Dave & Lee Grimshaw, Adam Cracknell & Scott Picken.
All evening events are 18+ (Except Thursday 21 Aug RIFLES 14+ (Under 16-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult)
MAIN ROOM
Thursday: 7-11pm THE RIFLES + BLOCK 33 & NU DJ’s
Friday: 11pm-3am guest club nights – CHILLS & FEVER + COOKIN’ CATFISH
Sat: 11pm-4am AT THE PARTY with New Untouchables DJ’s & special guests
Sunday: 9pm-3am guest club – SCORCHER
STUDIO BAR
Fri-9pm-3am BEAT CLUB
with LE CHIFFRE ORGAN-IZATION + THE CRYSTAL TEARDROP
Sat: 9pm-3am BEAT CLUB with THE BARON FOUR
+ DJs: Dr Robert, Gary Milan & Alexandre Besson playing Big Boss British Beat, Garage & Psych
Sunday: 7pm-3am NEW STREET ADVENTURE + TELECOM + New Untouchables DJ’s playing Mod Club sounds & classics.
PATTERNS GIGS
10 Marine Parade, Brighton. BN2 1TL (Opposite the Pier)
Friday: 7-10pm THE MOLOTOVS + LEN PRICE 3
Sat: 7-10pm PURPLE HEARTS + MAZE
All evening events are 18+ (Except Thursday 24 Aug RIFLES gig is 14+ (Under 16-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult)
THE VOLKS: DAYTIMES
(Entry is FREE and family-friendly)
Our daytime events Friday, Sat & 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 big outside terrace.
Our daytime sessions are from noon until 6pm with DJ’s & MARKET selling records, vintage and bespoke clothes, art, and memorabilia.
SCOOTER PARKING:
The council has informed us that scooters parked sensibly on Madeira Drive promenade on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are fine if they do not obstruct pedestrians and the disabled access pavement areas.
SCOOTER RIDEOUT SUNDAY:
We meet at the Roedean Café car park on A259 opposite the Marina between 1.30-2pm (Make sure you leave Madeira Drive in plenty of time).
The route will take us to PEACEHAVEN ROUNDABOUT AND BACK DIRECTLY TO BRIGHTON VIA THE PIER ROUNDABOUT
** WE DO NOT STOP AT THE SMUGGLERS PUB**
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 2025
Flyers:
See below the flyers for all events at the Brighton Mod Weekender 2025.
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hi
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thanks
dirk – belgium (mod)
I woz MOD in the 60’s. I’m now living in Brighton!
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
Hey John,
Only just seen your message, please get in contact, is there a movie in your story/book ?
Bill
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
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
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”