Brighton Youth Centre (BYC) has been supporting young people in the city for over 100 years. After two years of transformation, Brighton Youth Centre (BYC) is delighted to announce the completion of its major rebuild project. The brand-new youth centre on Edward Street officially opened its doors on 25th October 2025, with a special all-ages launch event and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The new-look Brighton Youth Centre has been made possible through a multi-million investment from the UK Government’s Youth Investment Fund (£4.3Million) and Brighton and Hove City Council (£2.3Million). The rebuild and extension marks a significant investment in creating a modern, inclusive, and sustainable space for the future.
Guests had the chance to explore the new facilities, enjoy live showcases, browse an art market, and experience the ‘Cultureground’ art gallery. The event marked the opening weekend of B.fest, Brighton’s annual youth-led arts festival, with an exciting line-up of shows, events, and creative activities throughout the week.
Prior to securing funding for its major renovation and extension, BYC’s building was in urgent need of repair, and did not have a lift, making it inaccessible to many people. Transforming the youth centre had been a dream in the making for seven years.
The youth space is a fully accessible and sustainable place, designed around young people’s needs and ideas. Over 70 young people helped shaped BYC’s project design, bringing youth voice and creativity front and centre. There is a real sense of youth owning the space, sharing ideas for safety and inclusivity, accessibility, expanding the range of services and activities offered onsite to include pathways to employability, wellbeing, and health.
During the day and into the evening guests were treated to performances from a range of bands and musicians that were inspired by Brighton Youth Centre, including unplugged sessions, jazz and punk bands Livid and the Bluebottles.
Later in the evening, Brighton Youth Centre invited guests to watch a screening of Centre Stage a new documentary follows two Brighton punk bands on a tour of youth spaces funded by the Youth Investment Fund, showcasing young people’s talent and highlighting the vital role of youth spaces in fostering creativity and self-expression in local communities. The film is a celebration of youth services funded by the UK Government’s Youth Investment Fund.
