We’re an independent registered charity that has been supporting young people in Brighton for over 100 years. Most of what we offer is free or low cost; our funding comes from grants, room hire, events and generous donations.
Visit our Crowdfunder campaign to raise money for the new BYC Skatepark!
We're raising money to help fit out the skatepark as we move back to our home on Edward Street.
We have a range of rewards on offer for donors. Please take a look and help support us!
Brighton Youth Centre (BYC) is a space made for you; a welcoming place for all teens to try new activities, relax with friends, or start your own ideas. Check out our programme: there’s something for every age, and you can join in anytime.
Our work is shaped by the core values of youth work: informal learning, choosing to take part, building community and empowering young people. You decide how involved you want to be, from joining activities to helping shape what happens here. We’re committed to providing a supportive, fun and flexible environment where you can be yourself and make things happen.
Latest News
20Sep
The BYC Rebuild is Complete!
We are delighted to announce that building work is now complete. This has been a massive project with construction taking a year and a half.
21May
BYC Building update
We are nearing the final stages of the rebuild of BYC’s permanent home on Edward Street, currently due to be completed in September 2025.
13Jan
BYC January Update
The building work continues on Edward Street and the team are busy making plans for the return to our new-and-improved home. The building remains on schedule to reopen in late August of this year.
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Raffle prize draw! Thank you to everyone who bought tickets :)
🍬🦇🎃🐈⬛💀 Sugar Rush 💀🐈⬛🎃🦇🍬
No trick, all treat - Halloween special!
Thursday 30th October – 7-10pm
Early Bird tickets £6 - first 60 tickets, get them quick, before they vanish.....
Standard Ticket £9
for 13-17 years
Revenge - 32-34 Old Steine, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1EL
🍬🦇🎃🐈⬛💀 Sugar Rush 💀🐈⬛🎃🦇🍬
No trick, all treat - Halloween special!
Calling all queer teens and allies! Step into a frightfully fabulous night at ‘Sugar Rush’ – Brighton’s new night of glitter, nostalgia, and unapologetic self-expression. We’re serving terrifyingly good noughties vibes, pop princess realness to die for, and iconic queer anthems that’ll raise the spirits.
Expect Charli HEXCX, Spice Ghouls, Ghoulish Gaga greatness, and a whole lot of love! Come if you dare… it’s going to be a graveyard smash! 🪦✨
⚰️ DJs Nell & Vee resurrecting 00s queer anthems & Halloween pop classics
🕷️ Free fang-tastic Halloween treats all night
🧛 Prizes for the most boo-tiful & spooktacular looks
👻 Ghoulish drag performances & scream-worthy games
Ticket link in bio or here https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2963&GroupID=3935606
Please share peoples!
@art_in_mind_brighton @thirdspace.theatre @bycskatepark @allsortsyouth @lighthouse.young.creatives @brightonfringe @thequeerybtn @theactorsbrighton @kemptownbookshop
🍬🦇🎃🐈⬛💀 Sugar Rush 💀🐈⬛🎃🦇🍬
No trick, all treat - Halloween special!
Thursday 30th October – 7-10pm
Early Bird tickets £6 - first 60 tickets, get them quick, before they vanish.....
Standard Ticket £9
for 13-17 years
Revenge - 32-34 Old Steine, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1EL
🍬🦇🎃🐈⬛💀 Sugar Rush 💀🐈⬛🎃🦇🍬
No trick, all treat - Halloween special!
Calling all queer teens and allies! Step into a frightfully fabulous night at ‘Sugar Rush’ – Brighton’s new night of glitter, nostalgia, and unapologetic self-expression. We’re serving terrifyingly good noughties vibes, pop princess realness to die for, and iconic queer anthems that’ll raise the spirits.
Expect Charli HEXCX, Spice Ghouls, Ghoulish Gaga greatness, and a whole lot of love! Come if you dare… it’s going to be a graveyard smash! 🪦✨
⚰️ DJs Nell & Vee resurrecting 00s queer anthems & Halloween pop classics
🕷️ Free fang-tastic Halloween treats all night
🧛 Prizes for the most boo-tiful & spooktacular looks
👻 Ghoulish drag performances & scream-worthy games
Ticket link in bio or here https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2963&GroupID=3935606
Please share peoples!
@art_in_mind_brighton @thirdspace.theatre @bycskatepark @allsortsyouth @lighthouse.young.creatives @brightonfringe @thequeerybtn @theactorsbrighton @kemptownbookshop
Are you a hip hop or jazz performer that’s up for being part of the crew launching OFFBEAT our new fusion night at Venue B?
We are looking for performers 13-19 years, Rappers/MCs, bands, solo acts, DJs.
Our first event is Tues 28th Oct 7pm at Venue B. Want to be involved? Sign up link in bio
Or here https://forms.office.com/e/ZDdGtFw9wk?origin=lprLink
Share peoples #brightonjazz #byc #brightonyouthcentre
@ezracollective @audioactive_ @audioactiveworthing @thirdspace.theatre @newgenjazz @bn1arts @northbrookcoll @brightonmetcollege @the_rose_hill @thefolklorerooms @lighthouse.young.creatives @bycskatepark
Are you a hip hop or jazz performer that’s up for being part of the crew launching OFFBEAT our new fusion night at Venue B?
We are looking for performers 13-19 years, Rappers/MCs, bands, solo acts, DJs.
Our first event is Tues 28th Oct 7pm at Venue B. Want to be involved? Sign up link in bio
Or here https://forms.office.com/e/ZDdGtFw9wk?origin=lprLink
Share peoples #brightonjazz #byc #brightonyouthcentre
@ezracollective @audioactive_ @audioactiveworthing @thirdspace.theatre @newgenjazz @bn1arts @northbrookcoll @brightonmetcollege @the_rose_hill @thefolklorerooms @lighthouse.young.creatives @bycskatepark
‘GRIT- happens’ Research Session
WHEN AND WHERE
Tues 23rd Sept 6-8pm
BYC 94 Gloucester Road Brighton
PROJECT
GRIT Happens: When Surviving School Means Hiding Who You Are
An arts-based project exploring the lived experiences of neurodivergent girls in the UK mainstream school system. Run by Project Female.
WORKSHOP
Award Winning Playwright Sophia Chetin-Leuner will deliver a creative engaging workshop using conversation and script writing techniques, with neurodivergent young people who identify as female, to capture their lived experiences of navigating the school system.
WHO CAN COME?
Young people 13-19 years who identify as female or female aligning non-binary with Neurodiversity or who have lived experiences of this with friends or family.
Sign up in bio and below
https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2963&GroupID=3926394
‘GRIT- happens’ Research Session
WHEN AND WHERE
Tues 23rd Sept 6-8pm
BYC 94 Gloucester Road Brighton
PROJECT
GRIT Happens: When Surviving School Means Hiding Who You Are
An arts-based project exploring the lived experiences of neurodivergent girls in the UK mainstream school system. Run by Project Female.
WORKSHOP
Award Winning Playwright Sophia Chetin-Leuner will deliver a creative engaging workshop using conversation and script writing techniques, with neurodivergent young people who identify as female, to capture their lived experiences of navigating the school system.
WHO CAN COME?
Young people 13-19 years who identify as female or female aligning non-binary with Neurodiversity or who have lived experiences of this with friends or family.
Sign up in bio and below
https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2963&GroupID=3926394
What a WEEK!⭐️😛
Over 1,000 young people came through the doors this week!!
A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came, took park, performed or volunteered 💖
Also a big thank you to the BYC staff for making it all happen🥹🥰
💥Want to WIN B.FEST merch?? 👕
There will be only 10 lucky winners so good luck & get filling the feedback form out now!👀
**Form Link in bio**
(Your feedback is valuable to us to help us continue getting funding to help keep B.Fest going!)
#brightonyouthcentre #brightonevents #bfest2025 #youngpeople #octoberevents
What a WEEK!⭐️😛
Over 1,000 young people came through the doors this week!!
A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came, took park, performed or volunteered 💖
Also a big thank you to the BYC staff for making it all happen🥹🥰
💥Want to WIN B.FEST merch?? 👕
There will be only 10 lucky winners so good luck & get filling the feedback form out now!👀
**Form Link in bio**
(Your feedback is valuable to us to help us continue getting funding to help keep B.Fest going!)
#brightonyouthcentre #brightonevents #bfest2025 #youngpeople #octoberevents
The ghosts are warming up 👻 or should we say scary fish?🐠 🎃
Halloween lands at B.FEST tomorrow and it’s going to be frighteningly fun! 🎶 🎨
#byc #halloween #brightonyouthcentre #bfest2025
The ghosts are warming up 👻 or should we say scary fish?🐠 🎃
Halloween lands at B.FEST tomorrow and it’s going to be frighteningly fun! 🎶 🎨
#byc #halloween #brightonyouthcentre #bfest2025
Half terms flying by, but the fun isn’t over yet!! 🛹
Here’s what’s happening this THURSDAY!
Swipe through for the full line-up!➡️➡️
SIGN UP/MORE INFO 🔗 link in bio
#bfest2025 #brightonyouthcentre #byc #halftermactivities #youthevents
Half terms flying by, but the fun isn’t over yet!! 🛹
Here’s what’s happening this THURSDAY!
Swipe through for the full line-up!➡️➡️
SIGN UP/MORE INFO 🔗 link in bio
#bfest2025 #brightonyouthcentre #byc #halftermactivities #youthevents
Massive shoutout to @wendysuk for keeping out team fed and happy all launch weekend!🍔
Our staff and volunteers couldn’t have done it without the fuel (and the freebies)👀😌
#foodsponsor #brightonfood #byc #brightonyouthcentre #wendysuk
Massive shoutout to @wendysuk for keeping out team fed and happy all launch weekend!🍔
Our staff and volunteers couldn’t have done it without the fuel (and the freebies)👀😌
#foodsponsor #brightonfood #byc #brightonyouthcentre #wendysuk