Events

Murder Mystery – Dreams – 24th October 2025

Alex Canterbury is a ‘dream analyst’. He has supposedly helped many clients to rid themselves of their nightmares… until Janet. Tonight, Alex is trying a different approach and has decided that Janet needs some public therapy, so you are all invited to try and help poor Janet achieve a much-needed return to normality. The trouble is, ‘The Dreams’ are becoming reality. Janet’s last phone call to Alex was: “My mobile was ringing, and I woke up to find a picture of me sleeping on it taken from the other side of my bedroom. Alex, you remember I live alone, don’t you?”…

Dress code: Ghost, Vampires Etc

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Murder Mystery – The Toy Boy – 9th May 2025

Mary Langford has been widowed twice, but they were both long and very happy marriages. So you’d think she’d be content with her memories. Sir Robert Langford OBE, her second husband, was CEO of the British and Commonwealth Petroleum company and left Mary a huge fortune. So why is she getting married a third time? And to a man young enough to be her son! At least it has the blessing of her daughter, Jemimah. Or does it?

Dress code: Wedding Outfits

Event includes a 3-course meal

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Country & Western Events – Saturday 14th June 2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening of country music on Saturday, 14th June!
Our specialist Country Music DJ will keep you entertained as well as a two 45-minute performances from our talented artists, Tennessee Whisky Duo.
Enjoy a fantastic evening of true country music, new and old, and make a weekend of it by booking a room or pre-event dinner at the hotel!

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Murder Mystery – Midsummer Murder – 20th June 2025

A strange circle of stones has been found on land belonging to Killinton resident, Amos Wheatley. Archaeologists believe this could be an ancient monument to rival Stonehenge and is of huge significance. Amos and a fracking firm, who are also interested in the land, are not so sure! Will interested parties be set on murderous intent to achieve their goals?

Dress code: Smart Casual or your best tie-dye hippy

Event includes a 3-course meal

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Murder Mystery – Til Death us do Part – 11th July 2025

This evening, you are invited to the wedding reception of high school sweethearts, Jack and Jill Smith. The vows have been exchanged and the party is in full swing – but is everyone happy
for the happy couple? Is somebody hoping that death will part them sooner than most would have expected?

Dress code: Wedding Outfits

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Murder Mystery – The Fashion House – 15th Aug 2025

It is 1926.
The biggest fashion designer of the decade is organising a fashion show and cat walk at your hotel tonight. Many of the latest designs will be on show. But are any of the designs totally original? Is someone jealous of what’s on display? And would somebody kill if the money was right?

Dress code: 1920’s Style Outfits

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Murder Mystery – If Looks Could Kill – 20th September 2025

Welcome to Golden Years Retirement Village where residents enjoy their ‘golden years’. Firm Foundations are the company who built the village on the back of profits they made trading in the beauty industry.

Their Chameleon Cream was a best seller, and it has enabled them to target their core customers in an entirely different way – looking after their wrinkles and providing them with new homes! Michael Graham was the founder of the company and having died ten years ago – his wife Joanne, a resident of Golden Years, is about to receive her delayed inheritance. Tonight, will be a joint celebration as she celebrates a milestone birthday and finally learns what Michael had in store for her… In your Golden Years though, looks can be deceiving – they can even kill!
Dress code: Standard Party Wear

Event includes a 3-course meal

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Murder at the Manor – 10th October 2025

It is 1928 and Lord and Lady Digby are hosting an elegant evening in their home to celebrate the anniversary of their marriage. Rose Digby, the daughter of our hosts, has been away for some time and is looking forward to her first social occasion since her return home. Her parents have arranged for her to meet a dashing young man they believe is the perfect suitor, but will she fall for him? Who is keeping a secret tonight? Perhaps the butler can shed some light on the situation….
Dress code: 1920’s Style Outfits

Event includes a 3-course meal

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Murder Mystery – The Betrayers: Final Move – 14th November 2025

A group of strangers meet in a castle deep in the wilderness as they compete to survive in the ultimate murder mystery. Hosted by the ever-popular Cornelia Shrinkleman, the show has moved to the hotel this evening for the grand finale – which for the first time will be held publicly in front of specially invited friends and guests.

However, in an act of complete betrayal, the show’s producer is murdered for real – who will be able to solve the riddles and crack this code – before whodunnit was makes their final move?

Dress code: Standard Party Wear

Event includes a 3-course meal

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Murder Mystery – The Great Christmas Mystery – 28th November 2025

Alex Holmes, the great, great, great grandchild of the famous Victorian detective has followed in Sherlock’s footsteps and has themselves established a reputation for solving the unsolvable.

Tonight is the Metropolitan Police Commissioner’s Christmas ball. A whole host of VIPs have been invited and of course Holmes and their good friend Dr Watson are on the guest list… however, when the Commissioner is discovered dead in a sealed room deep in the depths of Scotland Yard – Holmes is brought into action once again…

Dress code: Christmas Party Wear

Event includes a 3-course meal

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Murder Mystery – Twas The Night Before Christmas – 4th December

It is Christmas Eve 1987 and you are part of Smartoys staff Christmas party. This year, Fiona Smartley-Price (Smartoy’s CEO) has extra cause to celebrate because the company have achieved having the Christmas Number 1 toy in the shops. Mouseville Friends is that toy and was the brainchild of Siobhan (Fiona’s daughter and a managing director of the company). She launched the new toy along with her fiancée Noel Thurst who is a television executive that has launched an animated series based on the toys. This has just completed its first series on CBBC. Will the celebrations continue all night long or will sinister happenings halt them?

Dress code: Christmas Party Wear

Event includes a 3-course meal

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Murder Mystery – Deck the Halls – 11th December 2025

The Hargreaves family have made a fortune in the Christmas decoration business and are celebrating tonight with an unforgettable Christmas party after having yet another successful year.

Patriarch of the family is Sir Declan Hargreave, who established the business many years ago. Tonight, he is promising to reveal some important news. Everyone is expecting him to announce his retirement and who will succeed him as head of the company. The new head will instantly be in control of a multimillion-pound business and reap the rewards that kudos would bring… Is everyone excited about this possible news – surely nothing sinister could happen at Christmas?

Event includes a 3-course meal

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Planning a Funeral Wake

Losing your loved one can be a difficult time and planning a wake for a funeral can be overwhelming, but we are here to provide an excellent range of services and our venue can be tailored to suit your individual needs. Our highly experienced team will help you organize the wake at our beautiful venue in Brighton and will arrange a funeral reception, managing caterers, florists, room layouts and everything else involved with a gathering of this nature.

Our experienced staff at Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel are here to help and can tend to your requirements with the sensitivity and professionalism you would expect.

Choose from a range of adaptable menu options for your reception. From morning and afternoon teas to finger buffets and sit-down meals, simply let us know what you’d like, and we’ll make it happen. We also offer a range of drinks packages to suit your budget.

Christenings and Baby Showers in Brighton

Celebrate your little arrival with a Christening or baby shower at Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel!

Explore our package options and contact us to start planning your special day.

Celebrate Prom Night in style!

Our prom package offers an evening of delicious dining and music for your guests to mark their achievements.

Whether it is the end of term, the end of the year exams or any other special occasion, you are bound to feel the need to celebrate! Wherever your journeys are leading, make this a night to remember with great memories to look back on & smile on.