FESTIVALS & EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS

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March

Monday 26th - X Factor 2012 Live Tour - Brighton Centre

Friday 30th March to Monday 9th April - Brighton & Hove Food & Drink Festival 'Spring Harvest' - The Spring event celebrating all local produce, with events across the city. www.brightonfoodfestival.com

April

Brighton Marathon

When: 15 Apr 2012 (annual) Where: Brighton Cost: - Opening_Hours: From 9am

A new addition to Brighton's bustling calendar of annual events, the Brighton Marathon is the first English marathon to be held outside the capital. Benefitting from a beautiful seaside setting, it's already attracted interest from sports fans internationally.

Showcasing the best the city has to offer, Brighton Marathon's route takes in many of the sights as well as glorious coastal views and, no doubt, well-received sea breezes from the large number of participants expected.

May

Sunday 27th - London to Brighton night ride - A brand new cycling adventure, this 60-mile night ride leaves starlit London for sunrise by the sea - Finishes at Brigton Centre

Saturday 5th - The Osmonds - In concert - Brighton Centre

June

Saturday 23rd June - Sunday 1st July - Brighton Japan Festival - Brighton Japan is a week-long celebration of Japanese art, performance, culture and food. Events take place throughout the city including Japanese restaurant Moshi Moshi, making Brighton Japan the biggest showcase of Japanese culture in the UK. www.brightonjapan.com

Friday 1st - Royal Escape - The Royal Escape is the largest offshore race on the South Coast outside of the Solent - Just off Brighton Pier.