1... The Secret Door
Komedia, Gardner Street, Brighton, Friday, October 18

For one-night only, Komedia is being trans-formed into a neo-burlesque club, with a live show by variety troupe Sugarkicks, pyro-routines, dancers, magic and an audiovisual DJ set.

11pm, £7, komedia.co.uk

2... Nightowl with Pete Tong
Digital, King’s Road Arches, Brighton, Friday, October 18

Pete Tong is a clubland legend. This is an irrefutable fact. The Essential Mix host is most associated with Balearic house but as a champion of all dance music, his sets demonstrate a DJ with an ever-evolving style.

10.30pm, £10-£15, yourfutureisdigital.com/brighton

3... Sound History Tour
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Saturday, October 19

Chicago house veteran Roy Davis Jr is probably best known for his 1997 hit Gabriel, which was hailed as inspirational to the UK Garage scene. Here he heads-up a bill with Elphino and Shola Ama.

11pm, £6, concorde2.co.uk

4... Treatment presents Julio Bashmore
Digital, King’s Road Arches, Brighton, Saturday, October 19

Bashmore is the poster boy of the current UK house scene. He’s been on the rise since releasing his self-titled EP in 2009. Get down early because this is likely to be heaving.

11pm, £12, yourfutureisdigital.com/brighton

5... Warehouse presents Detroit Swindle
Audio, Marine Parade, Brighton, Saturday, Saturday, October 19

The Dutch duo’s name is a bit of a giveaway as to their influences. They take a soul and jazz slant to a Detroit deep house sound.

11pm, £7/£5, www.audiobrighton.com