SLF Pre-Conference Reception & i360 Pod Flight
Kick off Lib Dem Conference in style 450ft above the Brighton coast
Date: Friday 18th September 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Join us for our pre-conference event
Start your Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference weekend with the Social Liberal Forum at one of Brighton’s most iconic venues. Enjoy a delicious buffet, network with MPs and fellow party members, and take in panoramic night time views over the coast aboard Europe’s highest moving observation tower.
Whether you're arriving early for the full evening, catching the pod flight, or dropping in late for drinks, pick the option below that fits your schedule.
Event Schedule
7:00 PM: Doors open & Buffet served (Vegetarian provided, Vegan & Gluten-Free options on request)
8:00 PM: Guest speakers (MPs invited).
9:00 PM: Exclusive i360 Pod Flight takes off (30-minute flight time).
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Evening Drinks Reception & Networking.
Ticket Options & Pricing
Important: Advance booking is required so the venue can cater accurately.
Final booking deadline is Friday 11th September. (No sales on the door)
| Ticket Type | What’s Included | Early Bird (Until 24 Aug) | Standard Price (Until 11 Sep) |
| Full Evening Pass + Flight | Buffet (7pm) + MP Speeches, 9pm i360 Pod Flight + Drinks | £60 | £70 |
| Buffet, Speeches & Drinks | Buffet (7pm) + MP Speeches + Evening Drinks (No flight) | £45 | £55 |
| Special Price Concession Pass |
Buffet (7pm) + MP Speeches, 9pm i360 Pod Flight + Drinks for Young Liberals, Conference Access Fund recipients & benefit claimants |
£35 | £35 |
| Flight & Drinks Only | 9pm i360 Pod Flight + Drinks Reception | £15 | £15 |
| Drinks Only | 9pm Drinks Reception | £5 | £5 |
Venue & Accessibility
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Accessibility: The Brighton i360 venue and observation pod are fully wheelchair accessible.
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Dietary Requirements: Please specify any dietary needs (vegan, gluten-free, allergies) by email to [email protected].
The location is 18 minutes walk from the railway station. Just walk straight ahead to the seafront and turn right.
When you buy tickets think very carefully;
Tickets vary in price from £5 to £70, so make sure you choose the correct one for you.
Can I arrive at 7pm? Would I like to attend the buffet and the MP speeches?
Am I a Young Liberal, or claiming the conference access fund, or on benefits? If yes, you can choose the special price option.
Can I arrive at 9pm? Would I like to take a flight on the pod, followed by drinks? Or do I just want to join in with the drinks?
When
September 18, 2026 at 19:00 - 11pm
Where
Brighton i360
Lower Kings Road
Brighton BN1 2LN
United Kingdom
Google map and directions
Contact
Geoffrey Payne ·