As Brighton gears up for another iconic bank holiday weekend, the Brighton Mod Weekender returns August 21–24, 2025, marking its landmark 20th anniversary. What began in 2005 has blossomed into a cultural touchstone, uniting music, fashion, scooters, and Mod heritage.
Organised by The New Untouchables, this vibrant festival celebrates modernist and sixties-inspired underground music with an international edge. It’s a labour of love, rooted in recognising Brighton as the spiritual home of Mod culture.
The four-day event unfolds across several venues. Evenings are anchored at Komedia, famous for its huge wooden maple dancefloor, and lively twin bars, which provide the perfect setting for all-night dancing. By day, the action shifts to The Volks, located just east of Brighton Pier, where family-friendly activities, a vintage market, DJs, and street food bring the Mod spirit to life from noon until 6 pm. Additional gigs take place at Patterns, where intimate performances add to the festival’s eclectic schedule.
Music is the beating heart of the Brighton Mod Weekender. This year’s line-up is one of its strongest yet, featuring live sets from bands including The Rifles, Block 33, New Street Adventure, Purple Hearts, Maze, Telecom, The Molotovs, The Crystal Teardrop, Le Chiffre Organ-Ization, and The Baron Four, among others. Alongside the live acts, the celebrated NUTs DJ Team takes over the turntables, with stalwarts such as Rob Bailey, Lee Miller, Chris Dale, Andy Hill, Sean Chapman, Russell Deal, and many more spinning everything from Northern Soul and R&B to psychedelia and garage.
Scooter culture remains central to the Mod identity, and the Brighton Mod Weekender honours this tradition in style. On Sunday afternoon, enthusiasts gather along Madeira Drive outside The Volks for the annual scooter competition, where gleaming chrome, custom paintwork, and vintage scooters draw admiring crowds. As ever, the spectacle of hundreds of scooters riding together is one of the most iconic sights of the weekend.
This year’s anniversary also brings a reflective element. Dammo Photography presents a special free exhibition and showcases his book Through My Eyes, which documents two decades of Mods in Brighton. His work captures the energy and passion that have defined the festival since its inception, offering both newcomers and veterans a chance to relive the history of the event.
More than just a festival, the Brighton Mod Weekender is an immersive experience that blends the essence of Mod culture with a modern, inclusive twist.
