Global hits and ground-breaking new dance, theatre, circus and music come to Brighton Dome for spring 2025

Smash-hits and showstoppers

International smash hit that inspired popular Netflix show, Kim’s Convenience, is the hilarious and heart-warming drama about a family-run Korean store, joining us in The Corn Exchange, 3-5 Apr.

Following their previous sell-out tour, inclusive performing arts company Diverse City bring their funny, musical and life-affirming show inspired by women’s real-life experiences of mid-life and the menopause in Mid Life, in The Studio Theatre, 6-8 Mar in time for International Women’s Day.

For the love of music

On 20-22 Mar in the Studio Theatre, 5-star smash-hit Bangers follows the highs and lows of two strangers struggling with their pasts in urban London. Come along for an exhilarating night of original music, lyrical storytelling and pure UK garage vibes.

See it to believe it

Dragons is the sensational dance show from celebrated South Korean choreographer Eun-Me Ahn. Featuring hologram guest dancers, sit back and watch a vivid world of Asian dance, music, spectacular costumes and colourful projections unfold in the Concert Hall, 4-5 Mar.

Plus, world-famous Gandini Juggling (SMASHED) bring their inspired circus show, Heka, to the Corn Exchange 14-15 Feb, playing with reality and illusion in a fusion of juggling and magic.

New perspectives

In the Studio Theatre, Deaf performance artist and choreographer Chisato Minamimura explores untold stories of women in tattooing cultures in Mark of a Woman on 15 Mar, and Vietnamese choreographer Dam Van Huynh challenges stereotypes and social inequality on 13 Mar with his in captivating show, In Realness.

For the indie lovers

This spring, we launch the brand-new gig series, Record Label Nights, spanning the Brighton Dome venues. Supporting emerging UK talent, the nights are curated by some of the most exciting indie record labels including Brighton-based Bella Union, jazz and electronica fusing Gondwana from Manchester and more; and don’t miss a sizzling night of hip-hop, funk and New Orleans sound from Hot 8 Brass Band.

Trailblazers and icons

For one night only, drop into the live, improvised, two-and-a-half-hour performance from pioneering electronic artists Clark, Rival Consoles and Sebastian Mullaert, who make a debut collaboration at Circle of Live, creating an exciting and immersive ‘club vibe’ experience in the Corn Exchange, 29 Mar.

And celebrate the late American rock legend, David Crosby, as artists including BC Camplight, Liam Ó Maonlaí (Hothouse Flowers), Kris Drever (Lau) and The Staves perform music from his ground-breaking 1971 psychedelic folk record If I Could Only Remember My Name in the Concert Hall, 2 Feb.

Now’s your chance to see Mercury Prize shortlisted Scottish pianist, Fergus McCreadie, and his trio in the Studio Theatre 4 Apr with their unique blend of jazz and folk in Jazz Connections, and immerse yourself in Afro Cuban music, dance and conversation at What’s in the Salsa, 5 Apr in the Studio Theatre.

Kele Okereke, frontman of indie rock favourites, Bloc Party, celebrates his new solo album release with an intimate performance in the Studio Theatre on 22 Feb, and enjoy a dazzling night out with vocalist Georgia Cécile’s heavenly blend of jazz roots, contemporary soul and RnB in the Corn Exchange, 20 Mar.

Tongue and cheek

Fresh from the West End, global phenomenon and infamous spontaneous musical comedy Showstopper! The Improvised Musical comes to the Corn Exchange 14 Jun.

Loud and proud

In the Studio Theatre, we welcome Queer, neurodivergent cabaret collective Not Your Circus Dog, who prove that learning disabled and neurodivergent performers are a force to be reckoned with in their sexy 5-star new show, Not F**kin’ Sorry, 8-9 Apr; and Disabled + Disobedient is back for its third instalment on 16 Mar with an exciting new lineup of the best deaf, disabled and neurodivergent talent.

The Classical kind

All are welcome at our Sunday morning Coffee Concerts in the Corn Exchange, where novices and maestros of the classical world can experience incredible chamber music in a relaxing setting; the new season launches on 19 Jan with the award-winning Castilian String Quartet.

And Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra continues its centenary season with a series of concerts including music from jazz greats Duke Ellington, Wayne Shorter and more.

An accessible night out

Dance the night away as Carousel’s Blue Camel Club, the biggest learning-disabled club night on the south coast, returns to the Corn Exchange, 17 Mar.

Inspiring children and families

Have some fun this February half-term! Minny Stynker from leading Bristol theatre makers Soap Soup Theatre sees children’s book illustrations come to life in a mixture of vibrant and colourful puppetry and projections. Come along to the Studio Theatre, 15-16 Feb.

Meet the friendly shape-shifting creature this Easter in toooB, an enchanting show with an original soundtrack and interactive games for babies and toddlers, held in the Studio Theatre, 6 Apr; and kids and adults alike can get groovy in the Studio Theatre at Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure for Kids on 15 Jun.

Children can also enjoy hands-on LEGO making workshops with The BRICK People 29 Mar, and other creative art activities during half-term with Playmakes.

Mark of a Woman and In Realness are presented in partnership with South East Dance as part of the Undisciplined festival.

Coffee Concerts, in association with Strings Attached.