People of all ages dancing on a stage in white and black outfits
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Step into spring 2026 at Brighton Dome

Events, Updates, News, Dance and Circus, Coffee Concerts, Spoken Word, Children / Family, Spoken word, poetry & literature, Contemporary Music, Classical Music, Theatre and Cabaret, Comedy, Children and Family, Talks & Debate

With a packed programme, ranging from internationally renowned performance to familiar family favourites, join us for an unforgettable season of dance, theatre, music and more. 

 

Bold and boundary-breaking

Olivier Award-nominated MÁM (10–11 Feb) mesmerises with a dance spectacle drawing on the breath-taking beauty and culture of Western Ireland. Blending myth, magic and music-making, this visionary and moving show is by leading contemporary dance choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan. Later this season, Brighton’s Liam Francis and company debut with Alchemy (4 Mar): a multi-genre dance double bill exploring community and transformation. And groundbreaking hip hop theatre festival, Breakin’ Convention, returns to Brighton on 27 May with a stellar line up of global and local poppers, lockers, b-boys and b-girls.

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Danielle de Niese. Credit: Chris Dunlop

Music to sweep you off your feet

On Saturday 14 Feb, the Concert Hall welcomes A Little Bit in Love: a musical journey perfect for Valentine’s. Danielle de Niese (‘Opera’s coolest soprano’ — New York Times) leads an evening of timeless romantic tunes from Broadway legends including Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein and Cole Porter. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, A Little Bit in Love is the perfect treat for that special someone… or simply for yourself.

A performer in a long gold dress sings into a microphone
Credit: Pamela Raith

Experience heart-pounding joy

Spread the love with House of Life, ‘the show that turns strangers into friends’ (Lyn Gardner). From 12–14 Feb, this genre-defying, technicolour show transforms the Studio Theatre into a haven of connection and community. Led by the charismatic RaveRend, expect hands in the air, hearts wide open, and shared moments of euphoria. Perfect for couples, friends or anyone looking to reconnect with themselves this Valentine’s.

Ant Law playing the guitar in a dimly lit studio
Ant Law

From classical excellence to indie icons

A series of concerts performed by Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra (24 Jan–18 Apr) showcases highlights from the classical canon and beyond. Our popular Coffee Concerts series also returns this season (25 Jan–19 Apr). Warm up with a hot drink and enjoy inspiring chamber music in the beautifully refurbished Corn Exchange. For the first time, BBC Radio 3’s Friday Night is Music Nightcomes to Brighton Dome (26 Jun): an evening of musical excellence performed live by the BBC Concert Orchestra. 

For jazz lovers: guitar virtuoso Ant Law opens Brighton Dome’s Jazz Connections series for 2026 (20 Mar). Blending jazz with classical, South Indian rhythms and rock influences, Ant will present his widely acclaimed new album Unified Theories, performingalongside giants of the UK jazz scene, including Mike Chillingworth and Gwilym Simcock. And jump into the best of British indie with shows from Mogwai (20 Feb), Franz Ferdinand (4 Mar) and The Charlatans (25 Apr), plus Sleaford Mods (6 Mar) and Cat Burns (14 Apr). 

Feel-good laughs

Our comedy programme (17 Jan–24 Apr) is full to bursting with hilarious talent. Featuring performances from household names including Bridget Christie (Taskmaster), Judi Love (Last One Laughing: UK), and Vittorio Angelone (Richard Osman’s House of Games), this season will leave you in stitches. 

 

Discover and reflect

Join best-selling author, historian and hip-hop artist Akala for State of the Nation (12 Apr), an insightful and thought-provoking discussion of contemporary British culture and politics. Brighton Dome favourite Status Flo also returns for two evenings of captivating and powerful spoken word celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month and International Women’s Day (2 Feb, 2 Mar), curated by former In-House artist AFLO. the poet. 

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