The project is expected to brighten the city with colourful sculptures while raising vital funds for charity.
Set to launch in autumn 2026, the trail will be created by Wild in Art in partnership with Sussex-based charity Amaze, which supports families with disabled children and young people.
Charlie Langhorne, co-founder and managing director of Wild in Art, said: “Brighton has always had a special place in Wild in Art’s story, not only because of the warm welcome we’ve had from the city in the past, but also because part of our own team is based just outside Brighton. We’re thrilled to be back in 2026.
“These events are so much more than art on the streets: they’re free, they’re fun, they’re fantastic for wellbeing, and they bring people of all ages together to see their city differently.
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Amaze this time and can’t wait to watch Brighton’s creativity shine through every sculpture.”
This will be the fourth Wild in Art trail in Brighton and Hove, following the success of previous events featuring Snowdogs, Snails and Shaun the Sheep.
The city’s streets, seafront, parks and landmarks will be transformed with dozens of artist-designed sculptures.
After the trail, the sculptures will be auctioned to raise funds for Amaze.
The charity hopes the event will not only boost its fundraising efforts but also raise awareness of its work and celebrate the resilience of the families it supports.
Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne.(Image: St Oswalds Hospice)
Sally Polanski, chief executive of Amaze, said: “We’re excited to be working with Wild in Art to bring a new trail to Brighton & Hove.
“One in six families in Sussex have a child or young person with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
“The trail is a great opportunity for us to showcase what we do and raise vital funds to support our work.”
Previous trails have attracted an estimated 634,653 visitors and generated a combined economic impact of £21.3 million, according to research by NewcastleGateshead Initiative.
Feedback from those who took part was overwhelmingly positive, with 99 per cent saying they felt proud the city hosted the events and 83 per cent reporting a stronger sense of community.
The trails also encouraged healthier lifestyles, with 82 per cent of people saying the experience improved their wellbeing, 81 per cent walking more and 81 per cent spending more time outdoors.
Since its founding, Wild in Art has delivered more than 190 public art trails worldwide, raising over £28.7 million for charity partners and commissioning more than 6,700 artists.
The organisation has also reached more than 1.5 million young people through its learning programmes.
In addition to its artistic and charitable impact, the trail offers an accessible, family-friendly activity that combines creativity, exploration and exercise.
More details on the sculptures and trail will be revealed very soon.