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.
Immersive and inspiring
Wash away the blues with House of Life (12–14 Feb), a feel-good antidote to long winter days. Part rave, part rebirth, all exhilarating, this genre-bending interactive theatre show is a much-needed serotonin boost. Dive deeper and reflect with one-man shows Made You Look (25–26 Feb), a visceral and explosive exploration of masculinity and immigrant identity, and Please Do Not Touch (7 Mar), a powerful examination of contested heritage and the criminal justice system.
Explore, learn, and laugh
This February half term, younger children are sure to enjoy the charming live-action adaptation of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt (20–22 Feb), brought to life by Little Angel Theatre. Older ones will be amazed, thrilled (and a little bit disgusted) by award-winning CBBC presenter Stefan Gates’ naughty, funny and goo-filled Rude Science Live (19 Feb).
At Easter, dive into the musical mayhem of Horrible Histories ─ The Concert (9–11 Apr), suitable for ages 5+. Featuring a live band performing songs from the BAFTA Award-winning TV series, Horrible Histories brings its trademark blend of music and comedy to the stage. Later this year, Michael Rosen celebrates his 80th birthday with Nice! (7 Jun). Performing classics such as Chocolate Cake alongside new work, this one-man performance will enthral and delight audiences of all ages.
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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