We are delighted to announce that entries will open here on 1st November 2026. 

The LlanBrighton Bridge Union is delighted to confirm that the biggest and best bridge congress of 2027 will run from June 18-20 at the fabulous Metropole Hilton Hotel on the seafront in (Llan)Brighton, Europe (postcode BN1 2FU) for your chance win some much coveted cuddly dragons and LlanBrighton merchandise! Of course you can just come along for the social which is what the old Brighton Congress was best known for!

We will have pairs, teams and of course “Pêl Cyflym” (speedball with a Welsh twist!)

The 2027 Llanbrighton Congress will begin on Friday afternoon, 18th June at 2pm with a pre-congress pairs, before drinks reception and an Open Pairs event (7:30pm).  As this is a Welsh themed Congress running in partnership with the EBU, this will see all players assigned to their relevant team for Wales v Rest of the World Trophy.  Team Wales will be all pairs with a player eligible to represent Wales (birth/parent/grandparent/resident). This will be a standard Open Pairs event with an overall winning pair but additionally each team will have all their pairs scores added up and divided by the number of pairs on the team to get an average score - the highest average will win the first event of the weekend. Will it be Andrea's Team Cymru or Oliver's Team Rest of the World who are victorious? Can Team Wales retain Cymrose the Dragon??!!!

Saturday at 12pm is a 7 x 7 board Swiss Pairs. There will be 3 x 7 board rounds before a break of about an hour followed by 4 x 7 board matches with a finish at about 7:45pm.

Sunday's Swiss Teams will also be 7 x 7 boards and will start at the earlier time of 11am and will again have a break of about an hour after 3 matches. 4 rounds after the break and we will finish no later 7pm to allow those with long journeys to head home at a sensible time!

There will be no food included in the entry price this year but you there is a sandwich vending machine in the hotel you can make use of in the break or there are plenty of quick food options nearby.

There will also be a late night “Pêl Cyflym” (translation – “speedball”) on Friday night, starting about 11:15pm.

As with all Oliver Cowan Events, there will also be sweets/chocolate treats throughout!.

There will be lots of cuddly dragons, LlanBrighton branded merchandise and Green Points on offer. 

Entry Fees per person are below for bridge only: 

Friday evening Open Pairs (includes your 1st drink* from the bar on arrival) £25

Saturday £75

Sunday £75

Speedball - free entry included as part of Open Pairs

If playing full congress total entry is £190 per person

The Congress with be overseen by the EBU Chief Tournament Director Jonathan Lillycrop.

To guarantee your entry, please complete the entry form on the top of the website, specifying which sessions you plan to play in and then send the entry fee to Sort 207692 Acct 13206572 Acct name Oliver Cowan Events Ltd. Early booking is very strongly advised to avoid disappointment. Places will not be secured until payment is received. Email ocbridgecomps@gmail.com or call Oliver on 07946 393033 with any questions.

HOTEL BOOKINGS

Accommodation is NOT included in the Congress price but there will be a link provided very soon to book a room as we have an aallocation of bedrooms for the event. The hotel does have a car park but due to the nature of parking in Brighton, travel by train is stongly recommended - the venue is walkable from the train station.