Thank You for Keeping the Show on the Road  

29 Dec 2021

As 2021 comes to a close, we reflect on some of the happy moments we experienced and were able to share with our audiences. Thanks to everyone for helping us keep the show on the road by cooperating with our safety measures.We are eternally grateful for the support from our loyal audiences, members, funders, donors, and…

5G Festival Reaches New Milestone with Live Audience Trial at Brighton Dome

22 Dec 2021

As part of our partnership in the 5G Festival project, we hosted the latest technical trial at Brighton Dome and invited a live, public audience to get their feedback ahead of the final showcase next March.5G Festival is part of efforts across the music sector to create innovative platforms for musicians and…

Immersive Theatre Experience at Brighton Dome Takes You into a Digital World

17 Dec 2021

A new immersive theatre experience that uses Virtual Reality (VR) technology is being presented at Brighton Dome by leading site-responsive practitioners dreamthinkspeak and Access All Areas, a company of learning disabled and autistic artists. Using mixed reality together with live acting, unReal City explores…

Behind the Scenes of ANOTHER CHRISTMAS

14 Dec 2021

Brighton Dome has partnered with Music Beyond Mainstream to present the online premiere of ANOTHER CHRISTMAS, a short, music-led film that celebrates real life Christmas stories. We spoke to the team about the ideas behind this alternative reflection on the festive season.Christmas can sometimes be a complicated…

A Song for East Sussex Online Premiere

9 Dec 2021

Brighton Dome has partnered with Sound UK on a nationwide project, A Song for Us, which commissions leading musicians to write new songs inspired by the people of their county. The project seeks to capture the spirit of communities coming together that was felt during the pandemic, while celebrating the…

Normanton Street Create a Song Inspired by East Sussex

8 Dec 2021

Brighton band Normanton Street have been commissioned by Brighton Dome and Sound UK to produce a Song for East Sussex, as part of nationwide project A Song For Us, which commemorates the response of local community to the pandemic and celebrates the power of music to bring people together. Normanton…

Planning a Christmas outing this December?

7 Dec 2021

Group booking discounts available for Circolombia’s Acelere, opening Fri 17 Dec until Mon 27 Dec. Ideal for families or a night out with friends or colleagues this festive season, Circolombia will transport you to the bustling streets of Bogotá with their gravity-defying performance, breathtaking skill,…

Circus Charity to Perform at Brighton Dome

2 Dec 2021

Budding young circus performers are preparing to take to the stage at Brighton Dome this December, with help from professional artists from Circolombia.Students from three local youth circus schools, The Circus Project, Teardrop Circus and High Top Circus, will perform a ‘curtain raiser’ that…

Nina Conti Talks About The Dating Show

26 Nov 2021

Could there be anything more contemporary than a comedy show with masks which looks to bring people together? That’s what Nina Conti is aiming to achieve with The Dating Show, which comes to Brighton Dome on Tue 30 Nov.Featuring a gallery of latex masks, a cheeky monkey called Monkey and willing audience members…

Reduce, Reuse, Repair – Sustainable Practice in our Refurbishment

24 Nov 2021

As the world calls for solutions to help the climate emergency, we’re highlighting how sustainable practice is a key consideration in the refurbishment of the Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre. Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, the architecture firm responsible for the re-design and ‘retrofit’ of the Corn Exchange and…

Thanks to the Culture Recovery Fund for supporting us this Winter

19 Nov 2021

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival (BDBF) has received £446,000 from the third round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund today (Friday 19 November 2021). As a registered arts charity, we are among 925 recipients across the country to benefit from the emergency funding that was set-up to help the cultural…

An Interview with Nigella Lawson

18 Nov 2021

You can spend An Evening with Nigella Lawson at Brighton Dome on Wed 24 Nov, when she’ll be discussing her latest book, Cook, Eat, Repeat. Here she talks about writing the book in lockdown, what we can expect from the event and answering cooking questions on Twitter.Cook, Eat, Repeat was released on the same…

Musical Film Shines an Alternative Spotlight on Christmas

16 Nov 2021

This December, Music Beyond Mainstream and Brighton Dome are presenting a short online film to highlight alternative Christmas stories that will resonate with anyone who may feel isolated or disconnected from the festive season.Another Christmas explores real life narratives, accompanied by performances…

Brighton leads the way for Creative Technology

15 Nov 2021

Phil Jones is Managing Director of Wired Sussex and The FuseBox in Brighton, we chatted to him about collaborating on plans for the 5G Festival next year.Historically, artists such as John Cage and Brian Eno have experimented with technology to create new forms of music. Why is 5G technology…

Brighton & Hove Black History’s Family Day Returns to Brighton Dome and Brighton Museum

15 Nov 2021

Black History Family Day makes a welcome return to Brighton Dome and Brighton Museum on Sunday 21 November from 11am to 5pm. The free open day, curated by Brighton & Hove Black History Group, celebrates African and Caribbean culture and heritage across the community. With a wide range of activities…

Unique Christmas Gift Ideas For Art Lovers

12 Nov 2021

Stuck on what to buy your friends and family for Christmas? Here are unique gift ideas for art lovers.Your purchase will provide a crucial source of revenue which will help Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival to programme events and to provide support to artists to develop and bring their work to the city.Treat them…

Remembering the Nurses and Sisters of the Royal Pavilion Military Hospital

3 Nov 2021

Our Heritage Volunteers have been researching into the past to uncover stories of Brighton Dome’s role during the First and Second World Wars.From 1914 to 1920, the Royal Pavilion Estate, including Brighton Dome and Corn Exchange was transformed into a make-shift military hospital. From 1914 to 1916, wounded Indian soldiers…

Entertainment Provides Solace for Wounded Soldiers During the First World War

2 Nov 2021

Our Heritage Volunteers have been researching into the past to uncover stories of Brighton Dome’s role during the First and Second World Wars.From 1916 to 1920, the Royal Pavilion Military Hospital operated as a facility for servicemen who had been injured during the First World War (1914-1918) and provided treatment,…

Free Community Events at Brighton Dome this Autumn

1 Nov 2021

Looking for free things to do in Brighton this Autumn? Discover the free family-friendly events coming up at Brighton Dome…Brighton Dome in WW1 & WW2Sat 6 Nov, 10am-4pmJoin us for a day of free activities exploring Brighton Dome’s role in World War One and World War Two. Sussex Swing will bring wartime…

Colombian Circus Brings the Party from Bogotá to Brighton This Christmas

1 Nov 2021

Fresh from Colombia’s capital city, one of the world’s leading circus companies, Circolombia, bring an uplifting on-stage party to Brighton Dome from 17 to 27 December, and everyone is invited! Acéléré fuses exhilarating acrobatic feats with live singing, dancing and rapping in a circus-concert, ideal…

Brighton Dome Shares Wartime Memories with Free Event

29 Oct 2021

We are opening our doors for a day of free activities exploring wartime memories of Brighton Dome on Sat 6 Nov.Brighton Dome played a pivotal role in the city’s war effort - from keeping Indian soldiers in good health during the First World War, to providing a place for young men and women to socialise in the troubling…

Get to Know: Artist and Brighton Dome Team Member Graham Cameron

21 Oct 2021

Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, Graham Cameron created a series of striking illustrations detailing his experiences of lockdown, the impact of Covid-19 on the arts and his time furloughed from work as a Visitor Services Assistant at Brighton Dome.A free exhibition of his illustrations, The Art of G, will…

Coffee Concerts Return Sunday Morning Music to Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts

20 Oct 2021

After an absence of more than a year, we are delighted to bring Sunday morning Coffee Concerts back safely to Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA) from this autumn through to spring 2022. Programmed in association with Strings Attached, the concerts offer the opportunity to hear a diverse programme…

The Hidden History of the Corn Exchange Timber Roof

14 Oct 2021

Heritage buildings are like detective stories containing hidden clues about how they would have been constructed hundreds of years ago.During the Corn Exchange’s major refurbishment clues have been found etched into the original timber beams, revealing how the vast single span roof (the largest in the country) was assembled…

A Building Like No Other

13 Oct 2021

Architect Tim Healy, from Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBS), has been responsible for overseeing the on-site delivery of the refurbishment of the Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre venues since the project began. We had a catch-up with him to find out why this building is like no other in the country.Tim specialises…

Corn Exchange Restoration Reveals Its Magnificent Timber Frame

12 Oct 2021

The latest stage in the refurbishment of Brighton Dome Corn Exchange has seen the completion of extensive repairs to keep the 200 year-old Grade I listed building safe, and preserved as part of the city’s history. An internal ‘birdcage’ scaffold was installed to allow architects and contractors to inspect the deterioration…

Coffee Concerts at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts

30 Sep 2021

Brighton Dome, in association with Strings Attached, are pleased to bring back our monthly Sunday morning classical concert series Coffee Concerts, live at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts. £18.50 (£16 concessions)Ages 8-25 - CAVATINA offers a limited number of free tickets Find out moreAdelphi…

Brighton Dome and Wired Sussex look to the future of live music through creative technology

30 Sep 2021

Brighton Dome is supporting a series of free public events with Wired Sussex to discuss how the city’s live performance sector can thrive through creative technology.Featuring leading industry professionals, the Alternative Stages workshops and discussions will give an insight into how new technologies such…

Celebrate Christmas at Brighton Dome

29 Sep 2021

There really is something for everyone at Brighton Dome this December with a full festive season of live events. From South American circus to enchanting ballet, classic carols to new arrangements of favourite songs and a rebellion against Christmas convention in an online musical film.From Fri 17 to Mon 27 December, Circolombia’s…

Service of Compassion at Brighton Dome Will Remember Lives Lost to the Coronavirus Pandemic

28 Sep 2021

To honour the people of Brighton & Hove and in memory of the lives lost to the coronavirus pandemic, Brighton Dome is taking part in A Day of Compassion, a city-wide initiative organised by the Interfaith Contact Group, which serves as Chaplain to the Mayor. A Service of Compassion will be held in the venue on…

7 Facts about The 7 Fingers

21 Sep 2021

Canadian contemporary circus trailblazers, The 7 Fingers bring their hit show Passagers (Passengers) to Brighton Dome on Thu 30 Sep and Fri 1 Oct 2021. Presented by Dance Consortium, the show is a thrilling mix of circus skills, contemporary dance, and live musical score. Exploring our fascination with travel, it will…

Brighton Dome Hosts Kickstart Job Fair to Support Unemployed Young People After Lockdown

21 Sep 2021

Brighton Dome has partnered with Future Creators and the Department for Work and Pensions to host a job fair to support youth employment across the region.The fair, taking place at Brighton Dome on Wed 29 Sept, will provide unemployed young people eligible for the Government’s Kickstart scheme, the opportunity…

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s Classic Recording with a Nu Orchestral Interpretation

16 Sep 2021

It’s hard to believe Marvin Gaye’s seminal album, What’s Going On was released 50 years ago this year and to commemorate the anniversary, we’re pleased to welcome Nu Civilisation Orchestra (NCO) to perform their own homage at Brighton Dome on Saturday 30 October.A creative exploration of Gaye’s masterpiece,…

Lockdown Artwork by Brighton Dome Employee to Go on Display in Venue

15 Sep 2021

Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, Brighton Dome employee Graham Cameron produced a series of striking illustrations detailing his experience of lockdown, the impact of Covid-19 on the arts and his time furloughed from work.Cameron’s artwork, which includes illustrations of much-loved Brighton landmarks such…

Brighton Dome Reopens with Shows from Big Names in Comedy, Music and Television

2 Sep 2021

Brighton Dome is delighted to re-open at full capacity for the first time since March 2020, with a packed programme that includes renowned comedians, musicians and TV personalities, with the first performance on 10 September by Brighton & Hove singer-songwriter Passenger.Contemporary music artists Little…

Studio Theatre will be restored with a new copper roof

1 Sep 2021

Brighton & Hove City Council’s planning committee have approved proposals to replace the damaged Studio Theatre roof. A new copper roof can now be installed to protect and restore the Grade II listed building as part of its major refurbishment.Built in 1935, the Studio Theatre (previously known as the Pavilion…

Brighton Dome Brings Outstanding Classical Music Back to Audiences this Autumn

24 Aug 2021

World renowned classical musicians will perform a rich and diverse programme for Brighton audiences this autumn, from Beethoven to Brahms, Frank Martin’s Irish folk tunes and the music of acclaimed Northumbrian musician Kathryn Tickell.Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) gets the season off to a vivacious start…

Studio Theatre’s Art Deco Splendour Cleaned and Restored

18 Aug 2021

In 1806, a coachman’s cottage for the Prince Regent’s first wife, Maria Fitzherbert, once stood on the New Road site of what would become the Studio Theatre as we know it today. The cottage was demolished in 1932 and a new building was erected in 1935 as part of architect Robert Atkinson’s Art Deco refurbishment…

Opportunity  for a New Brewery Supplier for our Venues  

17 Aug 2021

As we approach the re-opening of our Concert Hall bars this September and look forward to completing the refurbishment of our further two live venues next year, we are seeking to partner with a local brewery or draft beer supplier across our bar facilities.   The 1800 capacity Brighton Dome Concert Hall operates a…

5G Festival comes to life with immersive venue trials at Brighton Dome

2 Aug 2021

As part of the 5G Festival partnership we have successfully completed the second set of trials to test critical aspects of digital technology that could deliver a music collaboration toolset and a unique experience for artists, audiences and venues. The results will deliver the world’s first 5G powered hybrid…

Brighton Dome reveals its culinary past for Heritage Open Day 2021

30 Jul 2021

Heritage Open Day is back and for this year’s theme of Edible England, we’ll be celebrating the rich history of Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival through a series of in-person and online events exploring our culinary links to the past.Learn about the kitchens that cooked traditional food for Indian soldiers recuperating…

Café Domenica to close at Brighton Dome

28 Jul 2021

After a fulfilling partnership, we are sorry to announce that Team Domenica will be closing their café in our Foyer from Thu 12 August 2021.The launch of Café Domenica in September 2020 marked a welcome return for the re-opening of our building following the easing of the first lockdown restrictions and offered…

The Thrill of Live Contemporary Dance and Circus Theatre Returns to Brighton Dome This Autumn

21 Jul 2021

Presented by Dance Consortium, Canadian company The 7 Fingers will perform an intoxicating mix of dance, physical theatre, acrobatics, circus skills and original music on 30 September and 1 October.Passagers (Passengers) plays with the fascination and freedom of travel, both nostalgic and symbolic.…

Unique restaurant / catering opportunity

5 Jul 2021

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival will soon be completing a significant refurbishment of its venues which will result in a major transformation of the Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre. New spaces include a ground floor restaurant opening on to the popular New Road thoroughfare. We're now looking for a partner to devise…

Brighton Festival looks forward to 2022 following its safe and successful return

5 Jul 2021

Brighton Festival made a triumphant return in 2021 as the first multi-arts festival in the UK to open after the coronavirus pandemic caused cancellations throughout 2020. Guest Director Lemn Sissay’s inspired and resonant theme of ‘care’ brought thousands of people back to live art and performance across May…

In-House Artists Announced

1 Jul 2021

We’re delighted to announce Akila Richards (writer and poet); Tanushka Marah (freelance director and movement coach); Emma Frankland (live performance and theatre artist) and Victoria Fox Markiewicz (dancer, choreographer, and movement director) have been selected for the first round of our In-House Artist scheme. The…

Brighton Dome partners on “festival of the future” to support artistic innovation through technology

10 May 2021

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival (BDBF) is amongst a group of leading organisations from across the UK’s arts, entertainment and technology industries who have started collaborating on the first ever hybrid 5G Festival. The project imagines the “festival of the future”, when artists and audiences can gather…

Culture Recovery Fund Opens the Door to Arts this Spring

2 Apr 2021

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival has received vital support from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.Brighton Festival will benefit from £296,500 to ensure it can bring events back to audiences online, outdoors and safely back on stage with the re-opening of Brighton Dome Concert Hall…

Brighton Dome Spring Events to Watch at Home

9 Mar 2021

Brighton Dome brings more entertainment into homes this spring, including a classical concert livestreamed from the Concert Hall and online talks from renowned authors and personalities including a free event with Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai.On Sunday 14 March, the multi-faceted and exuberant…

A Suffragist’s Connection to the City

8 Mar 2021

To celebrate International Women’s Day our heritage blog remembers a leading campaigner for women’s rights.A statue in Parliament Square may seem a long way from Brighton, but the suffragist Millicent Fawcett, had a connection to the city through her work and her personal life. Millicent came from a liberal middle-class…

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 at home

4 Mar 2021

We are proud to partner again with Brighton Women’s Centre to recognise and celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day with a series of free, online events on Saturday 6 March. A staple of the Brighton Dome calendar, the all-day programme offers the opportunity to join panel discussions, take a restorative…

The ABCD for Cultural Recovery Launches in Brighton & Hove

25 Feb 2021

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival is proud to be part of a group of cultural organisations and industry professionals who have launched The ABCD for Cultural Recovery. The plan aims to support Brighton & Hove’s arts and creative industries affected by the social and economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic…

Royal Pavilion Estate awarded £1 million Lottery funding towards Corn Exchange renovation

19 Feb 2021

The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) has awarded the city’s Royal Pavilion Estate regeneration an additional £1 million from its Heritage Capital Kickstart Fund. The funding is part of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s Culture Recovery Fund package. It will be added to…

Corn Exchange roof is complete and heritage features restored in our latest refurbishment update

19 Feb 2021

The refurbishment of Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre has continued over the last year to protect, conserve and upgrade the historic buildings to re-open as new and revitalised arts spaces in the heart of the city. Despite the complications caused by the coronavirus pandemic restrictions, contractors have…

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival Joins Kickstart Employment Scheme

9 Feb 2021

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival (BDBF), working together with Future Creators, a collective of local businesses, youth groups, arts and heritage organisations, has become the lead Kickstart scheme gateway organisation for the creative and cultural sector across the South East. Future Creators will facilitate…

New Livestream Talks from Brighton Dome and Fane

22 Jan 2021

The latest series of livestream talks featuring celebrated authors and TV personalities begin this month, produced by Fane Online in partnership with Brighton Dome, ideal entertainment during lockdown evenings at home.Internationally renowned and emerging personalities from the worlds of literature, television and journalism…

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Thank You for Keeping the Show on the Road

29 Dec 2021

5G Festival Reaches New Milestone with Live Audience Trial at Brighton Dome

22 Dec 2021

Immersive Theatre Experience at Brighton Dome Takes You into a Digital World

17 Dec 2021

Behind the Scenes of ANOTHER CHRISTMAS

14 Dec 2021

A Song for East Sussex Online Premiere

9 Dec 2021

Normanton Street Create a Song Inspired by East Sussex

8 Dec 2021

Planning a Christmas outing this December?

7 Dec 2021

Circus Charity to Perform at Brighton Dome

2 Dec 2021

Nina Conti Talks About The Dating Show

26 Nov 2021

Reduce, Reuse, Repair – Sustainable Practice in our Refurbishment

24 Nov 2021

Thanks to the Culture Recovery Fund for supporting us this Winter

19 Nov 2021

An Interview with Nigella Lawson

18 Nov 2021

Musical Film Shines an Alternative Spotlight on Christmas

16 Nov 2021

Brighton leads the way for Creative Technology

15 Nov 2021

Brighton & Hove Black History’s Family Day Returns to Brighton Dome and Brighton Museum

15 Nov 2021

Unique Christmas Gift Ideas For Art Lovers

12 Nov 2021

Remembering the Nurses and Sisters of the Royal Pavilion Military Hospital

3 Nov 2021

Entertainment Provides Solace for Wounded Soldiers During the First World War

2 Nov 2021

Free Community Events at Brighton Dome this Autumn

1 Nov 2021

Colombian Circus Brings the Party from Bogotá to Brighton This Christmas

1 Nov 2021

Brighton Dome Shares Wartime Memories with Free Event

29 Oct 2021

Get to Know: Artist and Brighton Dome Team Member Graham Cameron

21 Oct 2021

Coffee Concerts Return Sunday Morning Music to Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts

20 Oct 2021

The Hidden History of the Corn Exchange Timber Roof

14 Oct 2021

A Building Like No Other

13 Oct 2021

Corn Exchange Restoration Reveals Its Magnificent Timber Frame

12 Oct 2021

Coffee Concerts at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts

30 Sep 2021

Brighton Dome and Wired Sussex look to the future of live music through creative technology

30 Sep 2021

Celebrate Christmas at Brighton Dome

29 Sep 2021

Service of Compassion at Brighton Dome Will Remember Lives Lost to the Coronavirus Pandemic

28 Sep 2021

7 Facts about The 7 Fingers

21 Sep 2021

Brighton Dome Hosts Kickstart Job Fair to Support Unemployed Young People After Lockdown

21 Sep 2021

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s Classic Recording with a Nu Orchestral Interpretation

16 Sep 2021

Thank You for Keeping the Show on the Road  

Opportunity  for a New Brewery Supplier for our Venues  