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Take 5 with our CEO Andrew Comben

After sixteen years at the helm, we’re soon to say a fond farewell to our Chief Executive, Andrew Comben. We caught up with him to chat about his Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival highlights, past, present and future.

Take 5 with our CEO Andrew Comben

After sixteen years at the helm, we’re soon to say a fond farewell to our Chief Executive, Andrew Comben. We caught up with him to chat about his Brighton…

Boundary-breaking music, internationally acclaimed arts and our brand-new comedy festival come to Brighton Dome this autumn

Cosy season is almost upon us, and we have an eclectic programme packed with everything from an accessible club night, a VR 80s rave experience, an evolving…

Take 5 with Our Roots Club Night

Polyglamorous is the queer club that brought Brighton Dome audiences Our Roots: Queer Futures, and Brighton Festival goers Our Roots: Dreamland, with…

Musician and Composer Anoushka Shankar Announced as Guest Director for Brighton Festival 2025

The critically-acclaimed sitarist, composer and activist returns to Brighton Festival, this time as Guest Director!

Create Music partner with West Sussex Music on new music education hub for Sussex

Create Music, in partnership with West Sussex Music, have been appointed by Arts Council England to lead the new Sussex Music Hub which will deliver music…

Ed Sheeran Makes Surprise Visit To Create Music Project At Brighton School

Pop superstar Ed Sheeran surprised pupils at Fairlight Primary School in Brighton on Friday 10 May with an impromptu visit.

Create Music’s Summer School Reopens For 2024

6 to 18 year-olds can choose from 37 exciting short courses running across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex this July.Wherever they are on their musical…

New Comedy Festival comes to Brighton Dome’s Concert Hall, Corn Exchange & Studio Theatre this October

We’re excited to announce the brand-new annual Brighton Dome Comedy Festival launching 24-27 October, bringing some of the UK’s most exciting new talent…

Mamma Mia! We’re Celebrating 50 Years Since ABBA’s Historic Eurovision Win

Join us for a plaque unveiling and a fabulous weekend of music, dance & family entertainment inspired by the Swedish supergroup.

Celebrating International Women’s Day at Brighton Dome

This March, join us for an exciting and diverse programme featuring music, comedy, and a whole day of inclusive events at Brighton Women’s Centre.

Take 5 with Inês Bogéa, Artistic Director of Brazil’s hottest dance company

They’ve performed to over a million people worldwide so far, now it’s time to welcome São Paulo Dance Company to Brighton on their UK debut.

UK debuts, exclusive premieres and local talent make up the extraordinary spring dance programme

From Brighton to Brazil, award-winning companies bring highly anticipated performance to the city.

See how the refurbished Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre are welcoming artists and audiences

Our new film shows these magnificent spaces back in action and we hear from some of the pivotal voices behind the restoration.

CBeebies stars, craft workshops and school holiday shows: explore the dazzling and diverse family spring programme

A new series of weekend and half-term events brings live music, explosions and magical theatre for children of all ages to the Studio Theatre.

Take 5 with theatre maker and 'master storyteller' Tim Crouch

Brimming with 5-star reviews, Tim Crouch brings his Edinburgh Fringe smash hit play to his Brighton hometown. Find out more...