UPCOMING EVENTS

DKMB!
Jan
30
to 31 Jan

DKMB!

Don’t Kill My Beat are back at Oculist this time on a Friday - playing everything across Afrobeats, Baile Funk, Arabic, R&B, and House all night long.

Free Entry!

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SPECTRA x DYKES ON DECKS
Jan
31
to 1 Feb

SPECTRA x DYKES ON DECKS

SPECTRA 3.0 IS HERE! We can’t wait to welcome Dykes on Decks to take over the venue this time round.

DJ Dyke duo Alex Berry and Lebby, aka Dykes on Decks, run regular parties best described as euphoric, high-energy queer chaos. Each event ensures new queer DJs within the electronic music scene are platformed. Providing undiluted shots of queer epic edits, dishing out rare horny 90’s house tracks, ceiling smacking baselines with transformative trance and techno. You’ll come away feeling in touch with your sexiest self.

Free entry!

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Oculist Student Nights w/ Heavy Hz
Feb
5
to 6 Feb

Oculist Student Nights w/ Heavy Hz

🔥 STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OCULIST! 🔥

We’ve teamed up with Brighton’s most forward-thinking promoters to bring you brand-new student nights, diving deep into the underground sounds of electronic music! 🎶💥

Each week, a different promoter takes the reins, bringing a lineup of rising DJ talent alongside their powerhouse resident crews. Expect a journey through House, Garage, Afro, Breaks, 140, Jungle & more!

This week is the Heavy HZ Crew! A Brighton collective who are going from strength to strength. Expect multi-genre mayhem as this DJ collective do not mess around!

💥 Student-friendly drinks deals all night! 💥

🍹 £3.50 single spirit & mixer

🍺 £4 pints

9pm - 2am

Free Entry

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LEFTOVERS
Feb
7
to 8 Feb

LEFTOVERS

Leftovers is a Brighton‑based house event series dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic underground community, built on a passion for the full spectrum of house music - deep, soulful, smooth, tech, jacking and more. 

Our lineups celebrate depth, individuality and forward‑thinking sounds, bringing together trusted selectors, rising DJs and live electronic acts who each bring their own flavour to the dancefloor. 

Free entry!

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Oculist Student Nights w/ DKMB
Feb
12
to 13 Feb

Oculist Student Nights w/ DKMB

🔥 STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OCULIST! 🔥

We’ve teamed up with Brighton’s most forward-thinking promoters to bring you brand-new student nights, diving deep into the underground sounds of electronic music! 🎶💥

Each week, a different promoter takes the reins, bringing a lineup of rising DJ talent alongside their powerhouse resident crews. Expect a journey through House, Garage, Afro, Breaks, 140, Jungle & more!

This week it’s DKMB! A new Brighton based queer collective who will be bringing high energy sounds to the dance-floor.

💥 Student-friendly drinks deals all night! 💥

🍹 £3.50 single spirit & mixer

🍺 £4 pints

9pm - 2am

Free Entry

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Oculist Student Nights w/ OFF THE HOOK
Feb
19
to 20 Feb

Oculist Student Nights w/ OFF THE HOOK

🔥 STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OCULIST! 🔥

We’ve teamed up with Brighton’s most forward-thinking promoters to bring you brand-new student nights, diving deep into the underground sounds of electronic music! 🎶💥

Each week, a different promoter takes the reins, bringing a lineup of rising DJ talent alongside their powerhouse resident crews. Expect a journey through House, Garage, Afro, Breaks, 140, Jungle & more!

This week it’s Off The Hook! Run by Sounds of Harris, bringing his soulful house/disco vinyl collection to the Oculist and inviting guests along the way!

💥 Student-friendly drinks deals all night! 💥

🍹 £3.50 single spirit & mixer

🍺 £4 pints

9pm - 2am

Free Entry

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Oculist Student Nights w/ SPOTLIGHT
Feb
26
to 27 Feb

Oculist Student Nights w/ SPOTLIGHT

🔥 STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OCULIST! 🔥

We’ve teamed up with Brighton’s most forward-thinking promoters to bring you brand-new student nights, diving deep into the underground sounds of electronic music! 🎶💥

Each week, a different promoter takes the reins, bringing a lineup of rising DJ talent alongside their powerhouse resident crews. Expect a journey through House, Garage, Afro, Breaks, 140, Jungle & more!

This week it’s SPOTLIGHT! A Brighton based queer/female run collective dedicated to showcasing a diverse range of artists especially those from marginalised backgrounds, while letting the music speak for itself.

💥 Student-friendly drinks deals all night! 💥

🍹 £3.50 single spirit & mixer

🍺 £4 pints

9pm - 2am

Free Entry

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Nocturnal Frequencies
Feb
27
to 28 Feb

Nocturnal Frequencies

Nocturnal Frequencies is back diving deep into the sounds of house and techno! Expect an unforgettable journey through cutting-edge beats, brought to you by some of the finest selectors on the scene.

Come and experience why they’re one of our favorite promoters in the game!

Lock in for a night of pure underground energy. See you on the dancefloor! 🔊

10pm - 3am

Free Entry

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Cyphered Groove
Jan
23
to 24 Jan

Cyphered Groove

Cyphered Groove and Gecko Co link up for a JUNGLE ALL-NIGHTER @THE OCULIST 

Expect amens from start to finish

Bring your mates to see through the new year in true rave style

FREE entry

We are so excited to party with you all later this January, GET YOURSELVES DOWN

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Nocturnal Frequencies
Jan
16
to 17 Jan

Nocturnal Frequencies

Nocturnal Frequencies is back diving deep into the sounds of house and techno! Expect an unforgettable journey through cutting-edge beats, brought to you by some of the finest selectors on the scene.

Come and experience why they’re one of our favorite promoters in the game!

Lock in for a night of pure underground energy. See you on the dancefloor! 🔊

10pm - 3am

Free Entry

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Sub Has Set (Bad Bubble Baby & More!)
Jan
10
to 11 Jan

Sub Has Set (Bad Bubble Baby & More!)

Sub Has Set is a sub bass focused night, involving all genres with a focus on weighty sub. Expect a spectrum of UK Bass music, including house, UK Garage and 140. You can also expect curve balls, special MCs and lots of surprises! We are queer owned and welcome all to our dance-floor!

Free entry!

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Echo Haus
Jan
3
to 4 Jan

Echo Haus

A brand-new grassroots event built for real house heads. echohaus is all about celebrating the full spectrum of house music—from timeless classics to cutting-edge tech.

Whether it’s deep, soulful grooves or driving, late-night rollers, expect a carefully curated journey through the sounds that shaped the scene from 1985 to 2025.

Full Line up TBA

Free entry!

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NEW YEARS EVE PARTY!!! (FREE ENTRY)
Dec
31
to 1 Jan

NEW YEARS EVE PARTY!!! (FREE ENTRY)

Who’s ready for a FREE NYE PARTY AT OCULIST!!

We’ve got a HUGE line up in store for you ft. some amazing Oculist family/residents who will be kicking off the new year with the BEST vibes, spanning between House, Garage, Disco and more.

The best part is tickets are FREE just arrive early to avoid disappointment!! This will give you queue jump but if the venue is at full capacity we cannot let you in.

We can’t wait to see you - 2026 we’re ready for ya!

LINE UP:

Wildblood & Queenie
Rach
Bad Bubble Baby
UOKHUN
Pannotia

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Uncut Jams & Ulugbenga (Metronomy)
Dec
27
to 28 Dec

Uncut Jams & Ulugbenga (Metronomy)

Uncut Jams last dance of the year with none other than Metronomy member Olugbenga at Oculist!


OLUGBENGA has travelled the world as a bass player, vocalist and DJ, working mostly with
Mercury Prize-nominated indie rock band Metronomy, but also on projects like Solange Knowles’ US #1 album ‘A Seat At The Table’ and Damon Albarn’s ‘Africa Express’. He has also produced remixes for the likes of Laura Marling, Janelle Monae, Alt-J, Depeche Mode and the Scissor Sisters.

As a DJ, OLUGBENGA has played out at events and festivals across the UK and worldwide, performing in the USA, Australia, Japan, Russia, Italy, Norway, South Africa and more. His undoubted ability to work a crowd also caught the attention of the Boiler Room, Red Bull Music
Academy, Dummy Mag, i-D Magazine, Okayafrica, Clashmusic, XLR8R, NTS, Rinse FM, Soho Radio, Glastonbury Festival and many more.

Also joining and making her Brighton debut will be rising star Bougie Lou who’s funky house and disco blends are not to be missed

It’s been a huge year Brighton, let’s go out with a bang ❤️

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All Be Equal Xmas Party!
Dec
19
to 20 Dec

All Be Equal Xmas Party!

Join us for a night celebrating a spectrum of genres with All Be Equal - if you came to their last Christmas party you know it was a road block!!

We go again! Line up TBC

Free entry!

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Oculist Student Nights w/ MAXIMUM OUTPUT
Dec
18
to 19 Dec

Oculist Student Nights w/ MAXIMUM OUTPUT

🔥 STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OCULIST! 🔥

We’ve teamed up with Brighton’s most forward-thinking promoters to bring you brand-new student nights, diving deep into the underground sounds of electronic music! 🎶💥

Each week, a different promoter takes the reins, bringing a lineup of rising DJ talent alongside their powerhouse resident crews. Expect a journey through House, Garage, Afro, Breaks, 140, Jungle & more!

This week it’s Maximum Output! Showcasing the best Garage, Techno, House and all EDM sounds.

💥 Student-friendly drinks deals all night! 💥

🍹 £3.50 single spirit & mixer

🍺 £4 pints

9pm - 2am

Free Entry

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SEXY LADY MASSIVE
Dec
13
to 14 Dec

SEXY LADY MASSIVE

The baddest female-only rave collective are back for a full-throttle all-night-long session at The Oculist, with a journey through UKG, 140, Breaks, Jungle & Footwork.

Last time, the SLM crew shut it down – roadblock vibes from start to finish. Expect nothing less! 😍

Sexy Lady Massive have been on a serious rise, shelling dance-floors across the UK and bringing their infectious energy to every set. Now, they’re back with a stacked lineup of their DJs & MCs for a full-venue takeover. ✨

This is a party for everyone celebrating women, gender equality, and the dancefloor as a space for inclusivity and togetherness - all are welcome! 🥰

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Oculist Student Nights w/ DKMB
Dec
11
to 12 Dec

Oculist Student Nights w/ DKMB

🔥 STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OCULIST! 🔥

We’ve teamed up with Brighton’s most forward-thinking promoters to bring you brand-new student nights, diving deep into the underground sounds of electronic music! 🎶💥

Each week, a different promoter takes the reins, bringing a lineup of rising DJ talent alongside their powerhouse resident crews. Expect a journey through House, Garage, Afro, Breaks, 140, Jungle & more!

This week it’s DKMB! A new Brighton based queer collective who will be bringing high energy sounds to the dance-floor.

💥 Student-friendly drinks deals all night! 💥

🍹 £3.50 single spirit & mixer

🍺 £4 pints

9pm - 2am

Free Entry

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Woulfe Presents: Twisted Groove x jaeger orange
Dec
6
to 7 Dec

Woulfe Presents: Twisted Groove x jaeger orange

Woulfe Presents... Twisted Groove
Get ready to move — Twisted Groove is here.

Curated by Woulfe, Twisted Groove is an all-night celebration of sound and energy, blending the very best in house, disco, funk, tech house, and minimal deep tech. From funky basslines to deep rolling beats, this night delivers a little bit of everything — all tied together with an unmistakable groove.

This time, sponsored by Jägermeister for the launch of their Christmas Jäger Orange! Expect freebies, activations and more

Free entry!

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GUNTER All Night Long!
Dec
5
to 6 Dec

GUNTER All Night Long!

Brighton’s own GUNTER steps into Oculist for a full evening behind the decks, bringing his blend of disco, house, UK garage and more to one of the city’s most intimate spots. Known for warm, feel-good sets with moments of high-energy lift, he’s played across Brighton for years, including support slots for Nightmares on Wax, Afriquoi and DJ Steves from Kurupt FM, and as co-runner of local party Shake A Leg. 

He’s also recently launched his new label, Coloursound Recordings, alongside the debut release Free Your Mind. Expect him to guide the room from relaxed early selections into brighter, more charged late-night moments - the perfect way to step into the weekend and celebrate Friday night!

Free Entry!

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Oculist Student Nights w/ Heavy Hz
Dec
4
to 5 Dec

Oculist Student Nights w/ Heavy Hz

🔥 STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OCULIST! 🔥

We’ve teamed up with Brighton’s most forward-thinking promoters to bring you brand-new student nights, diving deep into the underground sounds of electronic music! 🎶💥

Each week, a different promoter takes the reins, bringing a lineup of rising DJ talent alongside their powerhouse resident crews. Expect a journey through House, Garage, Afro, Breaks, 140, Jungle & more!

This week is the Heavy HZ Crew! A Brighton collective who are going from strength to strength. Expect multi-genre mayhem as this DJ collective do not mess around!

💥 Student-friendly drinks deals all night! 💥

🍹 £3.50 single spirit & mixer

🍺 £4 pints

9pm - 2am

Free Entry

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SPECTRA x UOKHUN
Nov
29
to 30 Nov

SPECTRA x UOKHUN

Spectra is a new bi-monthly event series spotlighting Brighton’s queer collectives and diverse underground sounds. Each edition features a different crew taking over the venue, bringing their unique energy and musical identity to the night.

Our debut party was a TOTAL VIBE!! For our second event we have UOKHUN residents, plus Shelby Benji Hedonator taking over. Expect a full venue transformation courtesy of Cabarave, plus a top-tier lineup that'll have you dancing all night.

SEE YOU THERE!

FREE Tickets
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Minster Ballantine All Night!
Nov
28
to 29 Nov

Minster Ballantine All Night!

The King of Disco, Minister Ballatine, is back in town for a night you won’t want to miss! Join us for an unforgettable night as Minister Ballatine takes over the decks, spinning the finest House and Disco grooves all night long.

Expect high-energy beats, glittering vibes, and a dance floor that won’t stop moving from 10PM to 3AM. Whether you're a disco diva or a house music lover, this is your chance to celebrate the long weekend in true party style!

10pm - 3am

Free Entry

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Oculist Student Nights w/ SPOTLIGHT
Nov
27
to 28 Nov

Oculist Student Nights w/ SPOTLIGHT

🔥 STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OCULIST! 🔥

We’ve teamed up with Brighton’s most forward-thinking promoters to bring you brand-new student nights, diving deep into the underground sounds of electronic music! 🎶💥

Each week, a different promoter takes the reins, bringing a lineup of rising DJ talent alongside their powerhouse resident crews. Expect a journey through House, Garage, Afro, Breaks, 140, Jungle & more!

This week it’s SPOTLIGHT! A Brighton based queer/female run collective dedicated to showcasing a diverse range of artists especially those from marginalised backgrounds, while letting the music speak for itself.

💥 Student-friendly drinks deals all night! 💥

🍹 £3.50 single spirit & mixer

🍺 £4 pints

9pm - 2am

Free Entry

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Sub Has Set (Bad Bubble Baby & More!)
Nov
22
to 23 Nov

Sub Has Set (Bad Bubble Baby & More!)

Sub Has Set is a sub bass focused night, involving all genres with a focus on weighty sub. Expect a spectrum of UK Bass music, including house, UK Garage and 140. You can also expect curve balls, special MCs and lots of surprises! We are queer owned and welcome all to our dance-floor!

Free entry!

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Nocturnal Frequencies
Nov
21
to 22 Nov

Nocturnal Frequencies

Nocturnal Frequencies is back diving deep into the sounds of house and techno! Expect an unforgettable journey through cutting-edge beats, brought to you by some of the finest selectors on the scene.

Come and experience why they’re one of our favorite promoters in the game!

Lock in for a night of pure underground energy. See you on the dancefloor! 🔊

10pm - 3am

Free Entry

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Oculist Student Nights w/ MAXIMUM OUTPUT
Nov
20
to 21 Nov

Oculist Student Nights w/ MAXIMUM OUTPUT

🔥 STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OCULIST! 🔥

We’ve teamed up with Brighton’s most forward-thinking promoters to bring you brand-new student nights, diving deep into the underground sounds of electronic music! 🎶💥

Each week, a different promoter takes the reins, bringing a lineup of rising DJ talent alongside their powerhouse resident crews. Expect a journey through House, Garage, Afro, Breaks, 140, Jungle & more!

This week it’s Maximum Output! Showcasing the best Garage, Techno, House and all EDM sounds.

💥 Student-friendly drinks deals all night! 💥

🍹 £3.50 single spirit & mixer

🍺 £4 pints

9pm - 2am

Free Entry

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Gal Pals!
Nov
14
to 15 Nov

Gal Pals!

We're back in Brighton for one night only to give you a FREE PARTY Girly pop bangers all night long from Gal Pals resident DJs XZAN and Scarlett Shaney.

Gal Pals is a queer dance party for *women, trans and non-binary people* playing the best in female-fronted pop, hip-hop, r&b, dance and queer bangers!

Expect to hear: Ashnikko, Beyonce, Britney, COBRAH, Cardi B, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Destiny’s Child, Doechii, Doja Cat, Jennifer Lopez, Kesha, Kim Petras, Kylie, Lady Gaga, Megan Thee Stallion, Rihanna, Robyn, SOPHIE, Shygirl, Sugababes and many more!

WHO CAN COME TO GAL PALS?

Gal Pals is an intentional space prioritising queer women, trans and/or non-binary people and those of marginalised gender expressions. We ask allies to only attend with friends who are from those communities and to consider the space they take up as the venue has limited capacity and our events usually sell out.

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Oculist Student Nights w/ DKMB
Nov
13
to 14 Nov

Oculist Student Nights w/ DKMB

🔥 STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OCULIST! 🔥

We’ve teamed up with Brighton’s most forward-thinking promoters to bring you brand-new student nights, diving deep into the underground sounds of electronic music! 🎶💥

Each week, a different promoter takes the reins, bringing a lineup of rising DJ talent alongside their powerhouse resident crews. Expect a journey through House, Garage, Afro, Breaks, 140, Jungle & more!

This week it’s DKMB! A new Brighton based queer collective who will be bringing high energy sounds to the dance-floor.

💥 Student-friendly drinks deals all night! 💥

🍹 £3.50 single spirit & mixer

🍺 £4 pints

9pm - 2am

Free Entry

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Mojo Mojo
Nov
8
to 9 Nov

Mojo Mojo

Brighton’s favourite groove collective is back!

Mojo Mojo the well-known local brand championing the city’s rising stars, returns to The Oculist for another night of pure dance-floor energy, bringing the best in house, disco, and minimal.

Free entry!

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Oculist Student Nights w/ Heavy Hz
Nov
6
to 7 Nov

Oculist Student Nights w/ Heavy Hz

🔥 STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OCULIST! 🔥

We’ve teamed up with Brighton’s most forward-thinking promoters to bring you brand-new student nights, diving deep into the underground sounds of electronic music! 🎶💥

Each week, a different promoter takes the reins, bringing a lineup of rising DJ talent alongside their powerhouse resident crews. Expect a journey through House, Garage, Afro, Breaks, 140, Jungle & more!

This week is the Heavy HZ Crew! A Brighton collective who are going from strength to strength. Expect multi-genre mayhem as this DJ collective do not mess around!

💥 Student-friendly drinks deals all night! 💥

🍹 £3.50 single spirit & mixer

🍺 £4 pints

9pm - 2am

Free Entry

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Pressure Point (Halloween Special!)
Nov
1
to 2 Nov

Pressure Point (Halloween Special!)

The Pressure Point crew arrive at the Oculist for a Halloween takeover — bringing the signature sounds of the underground all night long. 🎃

Expect heavy grooves, dark rhythms, and high-energy selections from the full Pressure Point Family, joined by a few friends behind the decks for this free flowing spooky session.
Prepare for a journey of sound that evolves through the night — from deep, hypnotic rollers to full-throttle energy as the chaos unfolds. 💥

Free Entry!

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