Seedy Sunday is due to return to the Corn Exchange for the first time in 10 years, the organisers said.
The event includes seed swaps, stalls and activities as well as a set of talks with the subjects to include fungi, perennials and beavers.
The organisers said: “Seedy Sunday, one of Brighton’s best-loved gardening events and the UK’s biggest and longest-running community seed swap, is returning to the Brighton Dome in 2027 for the first time since 2016.
“Taking place on Sunday 7 February 2027, the event will fill the Corn Exchange with its huge community seed swap, stalls and activities, while a new programme of four talks takes place throughout the day in the Studio Theatre.
“Tickets for the talks are now on sale, with this year’s programme covering the return of beavers to Britain, wildlife gardening, fungi, resilient food growing and rewilding.”
Full-price tickets are £12 including the booking fee for the first three talks, with concessions at £10. Tickets for the final talk, on beavers, cost £15, with concessions at £12. Every talk ticket includes entry to the main Seedy Sunday event.
The organisers said: “The move to the Brighton Dome is a significant new chapter for Seedy Sunday, bringing the whole event together under one roof and providing more space for stalls, talks and the seed swap.
“The 2027 event would not be possible without the support of local business Infinity Foods, our longstanding event sponsor. Their support has played an important part in keeping this much-loved community event going.”
Brighton and Hove Food Partnership director Vic Borrill said: “Seedy Sunday has been part of Brighton’s growing community for more than 20 years so we’re really excited to be bringing it back to Brighton Dome.
“It gives us the opportunity to grow the event while keeping what people love about it at its heart: sharing seeds, knowledge and ideas.
“We’re particularly excited about this year’s talks. Whether you’re interested in creating a wilder garden, growing food more sustainably, discovering the hidden world of fungi or hearing the extraordinary story of the return of Britain’s beavers, there’s something to inspire you.”
The organisers added: “At the heart of Seedy Sunday remains its giant seed swap where people can bring seeds to swap or pick up something new to grow.
“The event also features gardening and community stalls, houseplant swaps and advice, children’s activities and practical growing tips from local experts.”
