With the previous restrictions imposed on group gathering lifted, Create Music have announced that this year’s Summer School will return in-person this July, allowing group music-making to take place at various venues across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex.Courses run from 4–22 July, providing opportunities for…

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival among 160 organisations benefitting from the £4.6 million Volunteering Futures FundCulture in Mind includes partners The Sussex Archaeological Society and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s charity, Heads OnScheme to promote benefits of and challenge barriers to volunteering Brighton…

Since 2018, Live at Brighton Dome has provided a regular comedy night in our iconic Concert Hall with previous performers including Rob Delaney, Nina Conti, Nish Kumar, James Acaster, Ed Gamble, Sarah Pascoe and Tim Key to name a few. This month, Brighton’s biggest comedy night returns with another raucous…

Akila Richards is a Sussex-based award-winning writer, poet and spoken word artist, and one of Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival’s In-House Artists. The scheme supports local artists develop their own creative work and provide input into Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival programming. We spoke to Akila about…

Create Music, a joint collaboration bringing together the educational services of Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA) and East Sussex Music (ESM) will offer music tuition to more people across the South East region. As one of the largest providers of music education in the UK, Create Music reaches over 18,500 children…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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 & 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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

"2020 has been a year like no other we have known in recent times. This review looks back over Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival’s year and captures some of the happy (and less happy) moments we experienced and were able to share with our audiences. We are eternally grateful to still be here, to be open and to be…

Brighton & Hove City Council has received £458,920 from Arts Council England’s (ACE) Cultural Capital Kickstart Fund for its Royal Pavilion Estate regeneration project. The grant is part of ACE’s allocation from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s £1.57bn investment, designed to tackle…

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival (BDBF) has launched a financial support scheme for local artists to help develop their creative work and provide their input into BDBF’s future plans. Artists-in-House will initially select three artists to help trial and develop the scheme from the new year. Each artist will…

Brighton Dome brings some much-needed festive fun to the city, with three live nights of comedy in the lead up to Christmas. Live at Brighton Dome is the venue’s flagship showcase of top comedy talent with each night offering a mixed bill of the UK’s finest entertainers. Headliners are the brilliant ventriloquist and…

Brighton Dome is delighted to host a brand new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, in a unique collaboration between the celebrated stage and screen actor Dame Harriet Walter DBE (RSC, The Crown, Killing Eve, Succession) and Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra. Abridged by renowned Brighton-based…

Brighton Dome is delighted to open its doors to spread some Christmas joy this December, with a series of seasonal events including storytelling, carols, talks and a classic Dickens tale.In line with government regulations, Brighton Dome is able to offer live socially distanced performances to household and bubble groups…

This Sunday 22 November at 11.30am, Brighton Dome will broadcast its first live performance from its Concert Hall during lockdown. Government restrictions mean that audiences are unable to attend socially distanced events in the venue but artists and staff can still work behind closed doors to bring the concert online.The…

Are you a performing arts creative looking to connect with industry peers? We have partnered with Ironclad Creative to offer a meeting space for small groups to come together in a socially distanced environment at Brighton Dome from December 2020. After months of digital meet-ups, Ironclad Creative are bringing monthly…

Gig-goers and music fans have raised over £13,000 by attending the Live Is Alive! series of sold-out performances at Brighton Dome. Proceeds from ticket sales, livestreams and donations will go towards supporting the partner music venues while they remain closed.The venues joined forces to programme the gigs…

Supporters of Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival (BDBF) have raised over £70,000 towards our crowdfunding campaign #BringBackBrightonDome and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped make this happen.In just 42 days, 963 donors contributed to the final total which was initially set at £25,000,…

We invited leading visual artist Morag Myerscough - who previously worked with Brighton Festival on the community 'Belonging' bandstand on the seafront - to make a bold new artwork to amplify the vital need for art in our lives and for our well-being.A team of wonderful Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival volunteers…

Keep little people entertained at home this half-term holiday with a range of family-friendly online events and activities from Brighton Dome.Children aged 6 and over can step into The Anarchist's Mobile Library across the half-term week (Mon 26 Oct-Sun 1 Nov) and create their own story  - book online directly HERE .…

Brighton & Hove residents are being invited to take part in #GOGGLEDANCE, a live community dance project from Brighton Dome and VOXED.A combination of TV show Gogglebox and digital app TikTok, #GOGGLEDANCE features live professional dance performances outside selected participant’s homes across the city. Residents…

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival (BDBF) has received vital support from Arts Council England’s (ACE) Culture Recovery Fund today. The registered arts charity has received two grants, part of ACE’s allocation from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s £1.57bn support fund. BDBF receives £493,000 and…

Award-winning visual artist Morag Myerscough and cartoonist Steve Bell have contributed artwork in support of our #BringBackBrightonDome Crowdfunder campaign. Morag previously worked with Brighton Festival in 2018 on the community 'Belonging' bandstand on the seafront and was invited to make a bold new artwork…

As part of our #BringBackBrightonDome Crowdfunder campaign, we’ve interviewed some of the people who have donated their work or offered their in-kind support to help secure our future re-opening.Gary Parselle is the founder of The Private Press, a screen printing studio in Brighton. Gary looks after every stage…

Tickets on sale now Brighton’s music venues are joining forces to programme a series of live gigs to support and protect the city’s vibrant music scene. Live Is Alive! will take place at Brighton Dome and via livestream over four consecutive Saturday evenings from 17 October 2020. Each event will feature…

Find out who's playing at each Live Is Alive! event - four consecutive Saturday evenings of live music at Brighton Dome, from 17 October to 7 November 2020. Each event features local emerging artists and bands, programmed and presented in collaboration with grassroots music venues.Tickets on sale nowFind out more…

As part of our #BringBackBrightonDome Crowdfunder campaign we’ve interviewed some of the people who have donated their work or offered their in-kind support to help secure our future re-opening.Graham Cameron has been a Visitor Services Assistant at Brighton Dome for nearly 20 years. During lockdown Graham has been working…

A series of exclusive, high quality screen prints now available! We selected four art works after surveying our nearest and dearest which they preferred from our 54-year back catalogue of Brighton Festival brochure covers.The favourites were:Visual artist David Shrigley’s illustration from 2018Leading design agency Johnson…

Artistic Director Emma Rice has had a prolific career in theatre, as an actor/director with Kneehigh and further directing with the ENO and Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe (2016-2018). Her new theatre company, Wise Children, have produced the musical Romantics Anonymous, based on the film Les…

In September 2020, we commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Art Deco refurbishment of Brighton Dome. Architect Robert Atkinson (1883-1952) transformed the Concert Hall into the venue we recognise today. He also re-purposed the Corn Exchange and designed the building that would eventually become the Studio Theatre. Art…

The secret history of Brighton Dome is set to be revealed online for national Heritage Open Days running from 11 to 20 September 2020. Due to our current closure, we are disappointed not to be able to offer events in our venue this year so over the next week, we are publishing a series of daily blogs on our website that…

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival (BDBF) has joined the national #SaveOurTheatres crowdfunding campaign launched today (8 September 2020) by the Theatres Trust to help prevent the permanent closure of UK theatres. Some theatres have gone into administration or have made staff redundant in an attempt to survive…

Brighton Dome will be re-opening its doors for the first time since lockdown in a special partnership with social enterprise charity Team Domenica. Café Domenica at Brighton Dome will be based in the venue’s Foyer on Church Street from 15 September offering visitors a selection of freshly made food and drinks four…

As part of our commitment for sharing and supporting new theatre, Brighton Dome is pleased to announce it will be a promotional partner for Emma Rice’s critically acclaimed musical adaptation of Romantics Anonymous during its digital tour.Produced by Wise Children, Bristol Old Vic and Plush Theatricals, Romantics Anonymous…

Brighton Dome’s award winning creative learning project, Miss Represented has received a grant of £44,200 from the Youth Endowment Fund to support young women in Brighton & Hove.The funding will help facilitate the project’s work across five schools to offer small groups of vulnerable girls…

Brighton Dome’s 5G testbed has received a financial boost from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport’s (DCMS) latest round of funding to develop 5G technology across the UK.The venue is one of several partner organisations involved in Digital Catapult’s 5G Festival project bid…

Brighton Dome has received vital support from Arts Council England's Emergency Response Fund - part of their allocation for National Portfolio organisations - which is in response to the closure of cultural venues countrywide caused by the Covid-19 crisis.As a registered arts charity, this additional funding of £445,000 …

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival is part of the national initiative to establish a Freelance Task Force to help support and raise awareness of the importance of theatre and performance creatives during this period of uncertainty for the arts profession. Read the Open Letter here. We are delighted to announce…

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival is proud to partner with Future Creators to offer employment skills and opportunities for children and young adults across the region.Future Creators, formerly known as 'Our Future City', is a collective of organisations spanning the creative industries, local businesses, youth groups,…

Contractors working on the refurbishment of Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre have continued to progress with essential works to protect and conserve the historic Grade I and Grade II listed buildings. Since lockdown was implemented, Westridge Construction have been complying with government guidelines on…

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival is committed to supporting freelance theatre and performance creatives during these uncertain times. Along with more than 138 other arts organisations we signed this open letter and are offering a paid freelance contract for three months this summer.The Freelance Task Force member…

Following Brighton Festival’s digital programme during lockdown, poet and author Lemn Sissay MBE has confirmed he will return as guest director in 2021. Brighton Festival at Home featured a selection of artists and events that were due to take place across the city in May. The alternative version attracted…

School children and young people across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex are being offered online lessons during the Covid-19 lockdown to help them keep making music. The education music service run by Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA) and East Sussex Music (ESM) normally teaches over 5,000…

It is with great sadness that we have had to close the doors of Brighton Dome and cancel Brighton Festival in light of the current climate. As you can imagine, this wasn’t an easy decision to make but something we felt was right for not only our audience but staff and artists involved. Since sharing…

Frequently Asked Questions | 15 Mar 2020What is Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival doing in response to coronavirus (COVID-19)?Brighton Dome continues to be open as usual. Unfortunately, some of our events have been cancelled or postponed by organisers and artists who are unable to fulfil commitments due to disruption…

Artists, writers, performers, arts organisations, community networks and those who run venues in the city will come together to explore how to involve more people in the arts.Brighton & Hove’s Cultural Summit takes place on Mon 30 March at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts at the University of Sussex,…

On Sat 7 Mar, Brighton Women’s Centre (BWC) will host the city’s largest annual International Women’s Day celebrations in partnership with Brighton Dome and Royal Pavilion & Museums.With gender equality firmly on the agenda, this free and inclusive event celebrates women’s achievements while raising…

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival has launched a new service to assist visitors with disabilities and other access needs to make their experience at the venue easier and more enjoyable. The Access Scheme enables customers who have additional requirements to book accessible seats, arrange for venue staff to assist…

The acclaimed British and Ethiopian poet, playwright, broadcaster and speaker, Lemn Sissay MBE has launched Brighton Festival 2020 welcoming everyone to the Imagine Nation from 2 to 24 May 2020.Brighton Festival is the largest annual, curated multi-arts festival in England and will feature over 120 events taking place…

Pee Wee Ellis is heading on tour this spring with a new show that tells the story of funk. FUNK: A Music Revolution kicks off at Brighton Dome on Sat 29 Feb. Pee Wee leads the show, with co-curator China Moses and a line-up including world-renowned musicians, Brighton local Omar MBE, rapper Lady Sanity and dance…

Brighton Dome was an important centre of activity for Brighton members of the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) in the early twentieth century, with suffragette leaders Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst, Emmeline Pethick Lawrence and Lady Emily Lutyens at the forefront of the WSPU. In 2018, Brighton Dome was officially…

The classic science fiction story, The War of the Worlds is playfully reimagined for the Fake News generation.Adapted by Rhum and Clay Theatre Company, the show comes to Worthing’s Connaught Theatre next May as part of Brighton Festival 2020. Inspired by H.G. Wells’ novel and Orson Welles’ legendary…

Following the success of Acosta Danza’s Brighton debut in 2017, the critically acclaimed Cuban company return to Brighton Dome on 17 & 18 Mar 2020 with Evolution as part of a UK-wide spring tour. With a programme of four new and existing dance works, the company will be joined on stage by world renowned…

This March, we present spoken word showcase Trope in partnership with leading spoken word and poetry organisation Apple and Snakes. Headlining Trope is award-winning poet, playwright and author Joelle Taylor. Joelle has performed her poetry internationally and is host and editor of Out-Spoken…

Umbrella Club is a Brighton Dome initiative for children and young people with long-term illnesses and life-shortening conditions and their families or carers. The club provides free invitations to a range of Brighton Dome events to offer fun experiences in a safe space that creates meaningful memories. In previous…

Families looking for things to keep little people entertained over the spring school holidays can find a whole range of events at Brighton Dome. During February half term, everyone’s favourite dragon, Zog takes to the stage in a new adaption by Freckle Productions. Based on the bestselling children’s book…

Louise Peskett joins us on Fri 7 Feb for a lunchtime talk delving into the history of women entertainers who have appeared in some of Brighton’s much-loved venues, including our very own Concert Hall. We speak to Louise to find out more about the notorious women of Brighton and what to expect from her talk. Hi…

We have an array of musical talent coming to Brighton Dome. From fresh, upcoming artists to artists that will make you nostalgic. Here is a quick look at who’s coming to town…ClannadMon 23 MarClannad fuse elements of traditional Irish music with more contemporary folk, new age, and rock. The Grammy and BAFTA award…

Were you mesmerised by Pink Floyd’s first performance of Dark Side of the Moon? Did you sneak into David Bowie’s infamous 1973 Ziggy Stardust gig as a teenager? Have you got a special memory of taking part in Brighton Festival Children’s Parade? Or did you ever perform on the Brighton Dome stage?Brighton Dome &…

In need of some belly laughs? With an epic array of stand up and comedy events lined up, we’ve got you sorted. Check out which of your favourite comedians are coming to Brighton Dome..Live at Brighton Dome Sat 21 MarLive at Brighton Dome returns this March with Mock the Week panellist Ed Gamble, the star of The…

As we continue our exciting journey to restore and reunite the Royal Pavilion Estate buildings and gardens, we have been celebrating our rich history and heritage through a series of heritage events at Brighton Dome. Here is a look-back at events celebrating our history and future:Heritage Organ TourWe opened our…

We are proud to have worked with our city’s communities and hosted events with and for the people of Brighton & Hove. Here’s a look back at our most memorable community events of 2019.Black History Family DayIn collaboration with Brighton & Hove Black History and Brighton Museum & Art Gallery…

Three new magnificent paper chandeliers are hanging in Brighton Dome’s foyer this Christmas. Made by pupils from local primary schools together with Brighton based arts charity Same Sky, we invited hundreds of children to take part in a craft project inspired by Brighton Dome’s unique history. Brighton Dome hasn’t…

Brighton & Hove City Council and The Royal Pavilion & Museums have been awarded initial support and development funding of £214,400 by The National Heritage Lottery Fund in order to progress plans to improve and enhance the historic Royal Pavilion Garden. Improving and protecting the Royal…

With a whole host of events and shows for children and families, there’s fun for everyone at Brighton Dome this Christmas.Tales Around the TreeWed 18 – Fri 20 DecGet away from the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and snuggle up with heart-warming stories told by Old Mother Holle and help her decorate her special…

Lemn Sissay is a passionate and powerful voice whose performances are humbling and exhilarating.– Kate Tempest, 2017 Brighton Festival Guest DirectorThe acclaimed British and Ethiopian poet, playwright, broadcaster and speaker, Lemn Sissay MBE has been announced as the twelfth Brighton Festival Guest Director,…

While we’ve been transforming Brighton Dome for the future, we have recruited Historical Research Volunteers to dig into our past and uncover stories from our 216-year long history. Heritage volunteer, George Meredith uncovers one of many fascinating stories...During World War I, Brighton Dome operated as a hospital for…

We are offering you the chance to see The Snowman & Paddington Bear’s First Concert on Sun 15 Dec at Brighton Dome.The perfect musical double bill for all the family for the exciting run up to Christmas! Hear all about the famous bear arriving into Paddington railway station (and so getting his name), meeting…

This year is the 25th birthday of The National Lottery, and we’re delighted to be a part of the celebrations by joining the #ThanksToYou campaign, which celebrates the contribution of National Lottery players in supporting good causes over the last 25 years.Brighton Dome will be giving away 250 pairs of tickets…

Get in the Christmas spirit and singalong to beloved carols and classic hits with choirs at venues across the county. East Sussex Music presents this year’s Big Sing, a series of 12 festive concerts taking place across the county in collaboration with Glyndebourne. In the run-up to Christmas, children from 66 schools…

Whether you’re planning a Christmas party, a festive staff night out or a get together with your pals, at Brighton Dome we have an unmissable line-up of events to get you in the festive spirit. Adam Kay: Twas The Nightshift Before ChristmasFri 13 DecFollowing the million-selling success of This Is Going To Hurt,…

Spreading cheer with an unmissable line-up of Christmas events and shows, ‘tis certainly the season to be jolly, as Brighton Dome presents an array of things to do this December, in the form of circus, dance, film, storytelling, comedy, carol singing and more. Race Horse Company: Super SundayTue 17 – Fri…

Architectural photographer Carlotta Luke has been documenting the transformation and restoration of Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre and its heritage features. Based in East Sussex, Carlotta is originally from New England, USA, and specialises in architectural documentary photography. Her work…

Spreading cheer with an unmissable line-up of Christmas shows and events, ‘tis certainly the season to be jolly as Brighton Dome brings circus, dance, film, storytelling, music and more to get everyone into the festive spirit.The Christmas programme is packed with familiar seasonal characters, including a double bill…

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival (BDBF) has appointed a new Chair and five Trustees from the fields of business, social enterprise, the law, education, arts and heritage to its Board. The journalist and broadcaster Polly Toynbee will retire in December after 13 years as Chair and will be replaced by current Trustee…

Brighton & Hove City Council has selected Westridge Construction Ltd as the preferred interim contractor to continue essential re-development work on Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre. The contractor was identified following a procurement process after the previous company, R Durtnell & Sons,…

We are excited to announce that we are trialling reusable plastic cups in Brighton Dome’s bars from Wed 16 to Tue 22 Oct 2019. At Brighton Dome we’re committed to reducing the negative environmental impact of the activities taking place in our venue. This year, we’ve been working towards eliminating single-use plastics…

We are excited to announce that we are trialling a reusable cup system at Brighton Dome between the 16th-22nd October 2019At Brighton Dome, we are committed to reducing the negative environmental impact of the activities taking place in our venue. This year, we have been working towards eliminating single-use plastics…

October is Black History Month in the UK, giving us an opportunity to pay tribute to just some of the amazing performers who have taken to the Brighton Dome stage in the past as well as to look forward to those coming soon!Highlights from Brighton Dome’s history: Early jazz pioneers, the Southern Syncopated Orchestra,…

This October, we present spoken word showcase Trope in partnership with leading spoken word and poetry organisation Apple and Snakes. Headlining Trope is performance poet Francesca Beard along with Brighton talent, performance poet Connor Byrne, writer and host Rosy Carrick and singer-songwriter…

Lou Sanders is a rising star of the comedy world. Best known for being champion of 2019’s Taskmaster and her regular TV appearances on QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Hypothetical and her recent appearance in Aisling Bea’s sitcom This Way Up. Returning from Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Lou Sanders is set to start…

This October, we present spoken word showcase Trope in partnership with leading spoken word and poetry organisation Apple and Snakes. Headlining Trope is Francesca Beard, a London-based performance poet who has been called 'The Queen of British performance poetry'. We catch up with Francesca to find out…

Fela Kuti was a legendary Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer, composer, musician and political activist. His parents sent him to London in 1958 hoping that he would study medicine and become a doctor. Instead, Kuti decided to study music and composition at Trinity College London. In an interview in Songlines, his son Femi recalls…

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival (BDBF) has announced it will manage East Sussex Music (ESM) service and will be lead partner for the East Sussex Music Education Hub. ESM provides music lessons and activities for over 7000 children and young people in East Sussex.The partnership is part of BDBF’s commitment…

Drag Queen Aida H Dee joins us on Tue 29 Oct to make fairy tales come to life.  With a burst of energy and a unique look, Aida has been delighting children across the country with her high energy, high fashion shows and her wonderful approach to reading your favourite stories. Drag Queen Story Time aims…

The husband of a renowned graphic designer is fundraising to name a seat in his memory in the refurbished Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre. Andie Airfix created album covers for music artists including The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Pink Floyd, and the iconic Live 8 logo. Richard Clark-Monks explains more…

This October, the team behind the Banff Film Festival bring the Ocean Film Festival to Brighton Dome. This carefully curated collection of short films showcases spectacular cinematography from unexplored depths of our planet. Highlights include: Manry at SeaIn 1965, a seemingly typical middle-aged suburbanite…

South African choreographer and dancer, Dada Masilo presents her fearless re-imagining of the iconic classic, Giselle at Brighton Dome on Tue 29 & Wed 30 Oct.The original ballet, which premiered in Paris in 1841, tells the story of innocent peasant girl Giselle who falls in love with the disguised…

Rock and Rave at Brighton Dome as we go back in time to the ‘90s for the bank holiday weekend with legendary dance-floor classics and British indie rock.Fun Loving Memories features live rave anthems performed by the original singers, DJ’s and bands of some of the biggest house and garage tunes of the 1990s. The daytime…

A new public artwork celebrating the LGBTQ+ community is being unveiled to celebrate Brighton & Hove Pride 2019. The illustration has been commissioned by Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival, following an open call to local artists to create a mural on the building’s New Road hoardings. The large-scale…

Everyone went mad for the moon in Queen’s Park at this year’s Brighton Festival so why not enjoy a weekend of moon related events for all ages to celebrate the official anniversary of the Apollo moon landings.Fifty years ago, on 20 July 1969, Neil A. Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin marked a major milestone in scientific…

Brighton Dome is hosting some of the world’s most renowned performers, authors and artists in our venue this autumn, coming from Africa, Australia, Canada, Europe and USA to showcase their new work live in Brighton. Australian stand-up and Netflix sensation Hannah Gadsby performs Douglas, a tale about…

This year Brighton & Hove Pride takes place from 2-4 August with theme of ‘Generations of Love’ to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of New York’s Stonewall riots, which gave us Pride as we know it today. As the city prepares for Pride celebrations, we round-up creative things to do and see around the…

Are you a local visual artist?To celebrate Brighton and Hove Pride 2019, Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival will be commissioning a local artist to produce an original piece of work to be displayed on the outdoor wooden panels running along New Road. The piece would be approximately 12 feet wide by 7 feet…

Brighton Dome is proud to support Fly the Flag, a UK-wide arts initiative marking the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights from 24 to 30 June. Artist and activist Ai Weiwei has created a special flag, commissioned to educate future generations about the importance of human rights.…

This July, we welcome the return of Jazz Re:Fest, the one-day festival showcasing the incredibly diverse world of jazz by music and arts organisation, Jazz re:freshed. Jazz Re:Fest has always prided itself on giving a platform to some of the freshest live music around and showcasing emerging and underexposed…

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival (BDBF) is in the process of recruiting a new Chair and now invites applications for a number of new trustees as several retire, to help take the organisation into a new phase in its history. By the end of 2019, our Chair, Polly Toynbee and the Board will have overseen the successful…

There is lots to look forward to at Brighton Dome this Summer,including music from folk indie band Beirut and fresh new dance from the likes of Streetfunk and the National Youth Dance Company. Here’s a quick look…Brighton Dome Backstage Tour Sun 28 JulThis is your chance to take a peek behind the curtain,…

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival has partnered with Digital Catapult to announce it will be one of the first performance, arts and cultural venues equipped with 5G technology anywhere in the UK.Over the next year, the project will develop new ideas for integrating 5G technology into the venues, such as live…

As part of the major redevelopment works to our Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre, and the brand-new spaces, improvements are being made to ensure all areas are more accessible for everyone.This includes new and accessible toilets, new hearing assistance systems, and a new public lift inside the Ticket Office, providing…

Brighton People’s Theatre (BPT), have announced a year-long programme in partnership with the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival and Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA). BPT will explore whether there is an appetite for a People’s Theatre for the…

As part of the major redevelopment works to our Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre, and the brand-new spaces, improvements are being made to ensure all areas are more accessible for everyone.This includes new and accessible toilets, new hearing assistance systems, and a new public lift inside the Ticket Office, providing…

Here at Brighton Dome we continually explore creative ways to get people involved in the arts and this spring, we have all sorts of workshops, free open days and artist opportunities available for everyone. Read on to explore what’s coming up… Hydrocracker MasterclassBrighton-based theatre company, Hydrocracker brings…

This Spring, we present a spoken word showcase Trope in partnership with leading spoken word and poetry organisation Apple and Snakes. Trope will feature top UK artists, local musicians, a poet in residence, poetry film and an open mic.Each Trope has a theme and this time round we’re tackling ‘Hope’.…

Two-time Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist, Ray Bradshaw brings Deaf Comedy Fam to Brighton. Full of hilarious, revealing stories about growing up with deaf parents, Deaf Comedy Fam, is the first comedy show performed simultaneously in both spoken English and British Sign Language – which happens to be…

2019 is set to be another exciting year, with the spring season offering an impressive line-up of live music here at Brighton Dome.We welcome music legends such as Art Garfunkel, and Cream drummer Ginger Baker. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, the voice of iconic early 2000s hit Murder on the Dance Floor brings her…

Miss Represented is a creative arts project working with young women, using the arts for personal development and social change. Here they tell us about their brand new documentary.In 2017 we took our cross-art show Can You See Me Now? out on tour. It was epic, from beginning to end! The making process involved our weekly…

Artistic Administrator Ian Brignall introduces the second half of the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) season of Sunday afternoon concerts at Brighton Dome.If the first half of this Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2018/19 season captivated your musical senses, the next four concerts have got amazing…

2019 is set to be another exciting year at Brighton Dome, with the Spring season offering as rich and varied a schedule as ever. Music legends such as Art Garfunkel, Joan Baez and Cream drummer Ginger Baker sit side by side with exciting new talent including our Spring brochure cover star, the comedian Mo…

We’ve loved 2018 here at Brighton Dome. We are proud to have worked with our city’s diverse communities and hosted so many incredible events with and for the people of Brighton & Hove. Here are just a few highlights... Music MarathonTo support the next generation of Brighton & Hove’s musical talent,…

This October the inclusive ballet dance company Flamingo Chicks ran a workshop as a part of our Umbrella Club programme. Brighton Dome’s Creative Learning department invited members from the South East-based charity Forward Facing to enjoy an imaginative Alice in Wonderland themed workshop and tea…

We have now sold all of the David Shrigley prints. Thanks to everyone who purchased one, your contribution will make a huge difference to our Build Brighton Dome community appeal. Thanks also to David Shrigley for producing the artwork and supporting us. ----We are offering you the opportunity to buy an exclusive…

In light of Kevin Bridges curtailed performance at Brighton Dome on Wed 28 Nov 2018, Kevin will be donating proceeds from ticket sales to The Clocktower Sanctuary and First Base, two charities working with the homeless in Brighton & Hove.Audience members who would prefer a personal refund should take the following…

Looking for things to do this Christmas in Brighton? We have an array of excellent events to get you in the festive spirit. Experience exhilarating circus, be bewitched by ballet, enjoy epic, orchestral storytelling and more...HOMESat 15 – Sun 23 Dec (excl Mon 17 Dec)Looking for a heart-warming show to enjoy with your…

A Brighton-based choir for people who’ve experienced homelessness and marginalisation will perform in our Concert Hall for the first time, as part of The Big Christmas Singalong! The Choir with No Name opened their Brighton branch in August this year, and the new singers will be joining the charity’s London…

This week we have a remarkable line-up of stand-up comedy events, including Scotland’s favourite Kevin Bridges, award-winning Dylan Moran, and lyrical genius, Tom Allen. Also joining us on stage is the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring Ben Gernon and Tasmin Waley-Cohen. For those looking to get in the Christmas…

This weekend we welcome the return of Black History’s family day, an annual celebration of cultures and heritage. With a jam-packed schedule of family activities, from dancing, to drumming, listening to stories, getting creative and feasting. Here’s a quick round-up of what’s happening…The day begins…

This week at Brighton Dome we have a remarkable line-up of live music, from punk rock legends, The Damned, Brighton-born Levellers, to an evening with Afro Celt Sound System and many more…Also joining us on stage, is punk-poet Dr John Cooper Clarke and The London Philharmonic Orchestra. For those looking for a weekend…

Looking for something exciting to do this week in Brighton? Amidst a jam-packed line-up of events, you can enjoy the musical talents of blues performer, Seasick Steve and indie-darling Courtney Barnett and for those who want to delve into the world of classical music, we’ve got Army of Generals and The British Paraorchestra's kraftwerk…

With The Will Gregory Moog Ensemble coming to Brighton Dome on Wed 7 Nov, we take a look at the life and legacy of vintage synthesisers known as the Moog.The iconic Moog synths were created by Robert Moog (pronounced ‘mogue’, rhyming with Vogue) in the early 60’s, Bob Moog grew his business selling his…

In 2017, Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival’s flagship project Miss Represented took their show Can You See Me Now? out on tour. Filmmaker Lauren Joy Kennett worked closely with the group to record the young women’s experiences of life on tour, resulting in a new documentary which will be premiered at The…

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival are delighted to announce that over £100,000 has been raised towards #BuildBrightonDome, the community appeal in support of our transformative project to redevelop the nationally-important Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre.The appeal aims to reach out to the Brighton &…

Gospel choir leader Mark De-Lisser – known for arranging Stand By Me for the 2018 Royal Wedding and working as a vocal coach on TV shows ranging from The Voice to Eurovision – will lead Brighton-based choir The Dulcetones as part of The Trojan Story in the Concert Hall this Saturday (29 Sep).…

We are celebrating our rich heritage of artists by naming seats in the refurbished Corn Exchange when it reopens next year.Our first is dedicated to Paul Robeson, bass baritone singer, film actor and political activist.He performed at the grand opening in 1936 following a former transformation of Brighton Dome by architect…

Ahead of the official launch of Snailspace on Sat 15 Sep - a unique public art event in aid of Martlets Hospice - Brighton Festival 2018 Guest Director and Turner Prize nominated artist David Shrigley’s giant snail sculpture design, which will be situated at Brighton Dome, has been revealed.Best known for his…

Visitors will be given a unique opportunity to peek into Brighton Dome’s ambitious redevelopment works as part of Heritage Open Day this Saturday (15 Sep, 10am - 4.30pm).The Corn Exchange doors on Brighton Dome’s West Corridor will be opened for the first time since works began, to give visitors a taste of the extensive…

Brighton-based Belgian chip company, BeFries, have pledged their support for Brighton Dome’s community appeal, ‘Build Brighton Dome’, by offering to donate 50p from each jar in their range of over 25 sauces sold in the next few weeks. The appeal aims to reach out to the local community as well as visitors…

Evie Martin and Caitlin Smith have been part of Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival’s flagship Creative Learning project Miss Represented for several years, touring their show Can You See Me Now in 2017. Moving on now, they have set up a resident-run parks project in Whitehawk, to create better facilities…

Bringing history to life, innovative theatre, lavish electronic ensembles & more in our Autumn/Winter seasonWhen Eastenders star Lisa Hammond and best mate Rachael Spence made their first show ten years ago, they hit the streets and asked the public for ideas. The public’s alternately funny and heartbreaking reactions…

The 200 to 300-year-old remains of 18 individuals, discovered during redevelopment work at our Corn Exchange on the city’s Royal Pavilion Estate last year, have been laid to rest at the Memorial Cemetery, Woodingdean. The remains, which were found underneath the area formerly used as the venue’s mini conference room,…

Brighton Dome is hosting an annual one-day festival celebrating UK jazz and jazz-inspired music and culture on Sun 22 July, and under 16s can go free! Having previously been hosted at London’s Southbank Centre for the last five years, JAZZ RE:FEST’s first iteration outside of London - produced by the Jazz…

This year marked 20 years of Refugee Week and Sanctuary on Sea set out to make sure the celebrations in Brighton & Hove were as big and as inclusive as possible. Brighton Dome was proud to host the final event 'Together', a culmination of the week's celebrations, on Sun 24 Jun. People from all communities came…

Listening to the Unheard, a day of presentations and discussions at First Base Day Centre, will explore how much we know about the experience of rough sleepers and of Travellers in Brighton & Hove. The event, which is supported by Brighton Dome and other partners, takes as its starting point first-hand accounts of…

Imagine, or re-live, the moment David Bowie performed Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane at Brighton Dome, on this day in 1973, with help from Melita Dennett's wonderfully detailed recollection of the show (even down to the nail varnish she wore)“And then came the news I'd been awaiting: Bowie was playing in Brighton.…

As part of the major refurbishment of the Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre we will be installing brand new seating, including fixed balcony levels in both venues. The work will not only increase the number of seats (up to 500 in the Corn Exchange and 200 in Studio Theatre), it will improve the sound-proofing,…

As part of World Poetry Day, the world’s first and only mobile poetic first aid service will be open to everyone at Jubilee Square on Wed 21 Mar, 11am – 4pm. The Emergency Poet offers consultations inside her ambulance and prescribes poems as cures. There are skulls, jars of eyeballs and other body parts inside…

Brighton Dome joins forces with Brighton Women’s Centre and Brighton Museum to celebrate International Women’s Day 2018. Enjoy stalls, talks, tasters and specially commissioned work reflecting on the issues raised throughout the day. We are delighted to announce our full programme, which you can view or download here.Join…

An organisation running choirs for people who have experienced homelessness (The Choir with No Name) raised £4367 for local charities at The Big Christmas Singalong, a concert at Brighton Dome on Fri 15 Dec. The money will be shared evenly between Brighton Housing Trust, The Clock Tower Sanctuary and The Choir with No…

WW1 letters and a 200-year-old Quaker burial ground were among last year’s exciting discoveries during our redevelopment work at the Studio Theatre and Corn Exchange. We caught up with the team at Archaeology South East to find out more about what they have learned from their post-excavation assessments:Uncovering a…

Journalist Jessica Rings reflects on Selina Thompson’s challenging and provocative exhibition.Selina Thompson’s Race Cards makes even the most open minded of us feel ignorant as she takes us on an important journey through identity politics with her 1000 questions about race.The exhibition is 'a good old…

Enjoy some seasonal discounts off your food bill at some of our supporting restaurants: Terre à Terre, Pizza Express and Moshimo when you show your tickets to Air Play, The Snow Queen or The Snowman & The Nutcracker Live Score this Christmas. Remember to book online/by phone to let the…

Two local singers have been selected to sing classic Christmas song Walking in the Air with the Southbank Sinfonia in a special event which brings together two seasonal favourites (The Snowman and The Nutcracker) on Sat 16 Dec. 13-year-old Raphael ‘Rafi’ Bellamy Plaice recently won the boys’ section of the BBC…

Over 40 years after playing host to Abba’s famous Eurovision victory, our historic concert hall is to stage BBC2’s Eurovision: You Decide 2018, co-hosted by Måns Zelmerlöw and Mel Giedroyc Eurovision: You Decide, the national song selection show for the UK entry, will take place on Wed 7 Feb 2018, live from Brighton…

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival and Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA) have united to create a city-wide hub for creative and cultural learning. Brighton & Hove Music & Arts provides music and arts education and performance opportunities for all children and young people across the city,…

We have flying umbrellas, festive singalongs, bewitching ballet, a visit from The Snowman and much more to explore this winter. Click here to book tickets for our Christmas programme, and read on to find out more about the shows.Air PlayAir Play weaves together breathtaking circus, comedy and dazzling scenic…

Inua Ellams curates The R.A.P Party on Fri 24 Nov, where poets read poems inspired by any aspect of hip hop culture, and the DJ plays some of their favourite hip hop songs, including National Slam champion Theresa Lola. Here's just a few of their favourite tracks... Inua Ellams: ‘The seed for RAP Party (Rhythm…

We had a wonderful time hosting the celebration of African Caribbean arts and culture at the Black History Month Family Day.Thank you to everyone who came along to enjoy this special event and to those who contributed their time and energy. We remember some of our favourite moments with this photo gallery...Maracatu opened…

Young musicians celebrate Thelonious Monk’s 100th birthday ahead of Nu Civilisation Orchestra's concert. The gala concert led by award-winning pianist and composer, Peter Edwards, will also include young musicians from Brighton schools as part of ‘The Jazz Ticket’.Young musicians from Dorothy Stringer School…

Pauline Mayers' upcoming show What If I Told You? gets us up on our feet and invites us to reconsider the stories we tell about our past and the history on which we build our futures. Mayers tells us about her interest in combining movement and theatre, and sharing her experiences as a British Black woman.Can…

On Thu 16 Nov, we’re looking forward to welcoming the sixth annual Meaning conference to our Brighton Dome Concert Hall. Meaning is a business conference, but a very different kind of business conference: one for people with a belief that business can play a better, more creative role in our world and in our lives.For…

From the potent cocktail of dance, music and comedy that is Tap Factory to the classic storytelling, puppetry and song of Handa’s Surprise, there’s lots of activities to keep the whole family entertained this half term.Tap Factory12 oil barrels, one stepladder, four bins and a bucket blend with the breathtaking tap…

Brighton Dome marks World Mental Health Day on Tue 10 Oct with Witness This a free dance performance which shines a spotlight on mental health. Witness This by Company Chameleon (Tue 10 Oct, 1pm & 4pm at Jubilee Square) is a moving and emotional portrayal of how loved ones cope when mental health problems…

This November we once again host Meaning - an alternative business conference that celebrates and brings together bold ideas from the progressive edges of business.At Meaning, 500 passionate people will gather to hear from a range of speakers who are achieving world-changing things in unusual ways - using their…

Following an exceptional career including many years with the Royal Ballet, international dance icon Carlos Acosta has launched a company of his own, Acosta Danza. Here he talks about his aims and the ethos of the new company, which is heading to Brighton Dome in October.'I wanted to create a company that doesn't…

From workshops to post-show discussions, we’ve got plenty of opportunities for all ages to get involved this autumn.Playmakes - Handa's SurpriseHanda’s Surprise is a theatre show for children aged 2-6, blending physical performance, puppetry, live music and song, inviting audiences to travel to Kenya and follow in…

Iconic Brighton record label Tru Thoughts turned eighteen in 2017 and we are celebrating with a big birthday party, featuring two stages of funk, soul, tropical and electronic music. Co-owner and founder Rob Luis tells us more about the label, past, present and future.What can audiences expect from the October 18th…

Comedian and star of I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here Joel Dommett, talks about touring, his stint in the jungle, and other extreme physical challenges, ahead of his show at Brighton Dome.Joel Dommett is mid-way through his huge national tour. Is he knackered? Not really. ‘Essentially, I’m doing two hours work…

An afternoon of free activities will take place at Brighton Dome on Sat 9 Sep, 12-4pm, as part of the British Science Festival, co-hosted by the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex.From body to being - Take part in interactive virtual and augmented reality demos that alter your bodily experience to…

Several personal letters dating from the First World War usage of the Royal Pavilion Estate as a hospital for soldiers, have been discovered during redevelopment work at Brighton Dome Corn Exchange. The letters, which were discovered in both whole pages and in fragments, by workers on site, give a fascinating glimpse of…

Our Brighton Digital Festival special edition of SPECTRUM is curated by Lara Rix-Martin the founder of Objects Limited, a record label in its second year, that only releases music by those who identify as female or non-binary. Here she tells us more about the label.I started Objects Limited with the aim to give…

Two more burials, believed to be 200-300 years old, have been uncovered at the historic Quaker’s Croft site which was discovered earlier this month during redevelopment work at Brighton Dome Corn Exchange on the city’s Royal Pavilion Estate.This recent discovery - thought to be the final remaining burials on-site –…

Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival’s flagship project Miss Represented is going on tour for the first time, taking new show Can You See Me Now? to Brighton and beyond this autumn, including two nights at The Basement (Fri 24 & Sat 25 Nov).Miss Represented works with young women who face challenging life situations,…

The Kala Chethena Kathakali Company founded by Kalamandalam Barbara Vijayakumar and her husband Kalamandalam Vijayakumar has been bringing the ancient South Indian dance drama Kathakali to UK audiences for 30 years. Ahead of their Brighton shows, Barbara describes her colourful journey to India and to Kathakali,…

Creative coach, yoga and meditation teacher, DJ, writer, and spacemaking event maker Dionne, will lead a free early morning yoga session in the Royal Pavilion Gardens set to live Indian classical music for the first of our two Rise and Shine events. Here Dionne shares her own morning yoga routine.People often…

We have some fantastic SPECTRUM live events coming up this autumn, showcasing emerging talent from across Brighton & Hove, at The Basement, Brighton Youth Centre and Brighton Museum. In September we host a Brighton Digital Festival special (30 Sep, The Basement), curated by Lara Rix-Martin of Objects Ltd, a Brighton…

A performance from dance icon Carlos Acosta's new company Acosta Danza; Glen Neath and David Rosenberg’s Séance, an intense sonic experience in a shipping container; and comedian Katherine Ryan’s hotly anticipated new show Glitter Room, are just a few of the delights in store this autumn at Brighton…

In 50 Song Memoir The Magnetic Fields’ Stephin Merritt has written a song for each one of his first 50 years on earth, a gargantuan task in itself, but the live show takes it to the next level; the album is performed in its entirety over two nights by a cast of seven musicians using 50 different instruments.…

Following the exciting discovery of a 200-year-old Quaker Burial site during the Corn Exchange redevelopment, we spoke to some of the team from Archaeology South East who are carrying out the excavations, Darryl Palmer (Assistant Director, Head of Fieldwork & Survey), Garrett Sheehan, and Dr Paola Ponce.Can…

We are delighted to announce that Brighton Dome’s refurbished ticket office is in the running for a Sussex Heritage Award in the Public and Community category.The project – which was undertaken by ZST architects and Square One Design Workshop – is a bespoke interior fit out of Brighton Dome's…

Simon Magnus, artistic director of arts charity Root Experience gives us an insight into Hidden Project, which explores people’s experiences of living with a hidden condition, ahead of The Hubbub an interactive art installation showcasing the project and Hidden Project Conversation Day.What inspired Hidden…

American comedian Gabriel Iglesiasbrings his storytelling talents to bear on British audiences with the Fluffymania World Tour. He tells Brian Donaldson what we can expect.The numbers which revolve around hugely successful comedian Gabriel Iglesias are nothing short of mind-boggling: his social media presence can…

Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields has catalogued a life in verse with 50 songs, each dedicated to one of his years on earth. Over two nights this September at Brighton Dome, The Magnetic Fields will perform 50 Song Memoir in its entirety.Here Stephin explains his creative process in an interview from…

Two key cultural organisations are to come together to create a city-wide hub for creative and cultural learning.The move – which will take effect from 1 July - will bring together the combined work of Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival and Brighton & Hove Music & Arts, who deliver music education to…

Connect, a day of free events bringing families from all communities together is coming to Brighton Dome Café-bar on Saturday 1 July, 11am-4pm.  Fun for all ages will include everything from kite making workshops to learning the art of batik, and table tennis. Connect is the culmination of events held across Brighton…

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival is pleased to be confirmed as a continuing part of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio for 2018-2022.Funding has been maintained at current levels during the period, equating to £1,149,921 per year.As custodians of the Grade 1 Listed Brighton Dome at the cultural heart of…

A Blue Plaque unveiled at Brighton Dome honouring music legends Abba is one of 47 announced on Wednesday 14 June by BBC Local Radio, BBC Asian Network and The British Plaque Trust, commemorating people or places that have influenced the musical landscape across the country.BBC Sussex’s Blue Plaque, on Brighton Dome,…

Conductor and artistic director of the United Nations Orchestra Antoine Marguier spoke to The Argus reporter Josh Walton about their forthcoming concert.Musicians from over 20 countries will take a break from international diplomacy to play together as an orchestra in the UK for the first time.Employees working…

We are delighted to announce that the first phase of our joint vision to revitalise the Royal Pavilion Estate has been awarded £3m from the Coast to Capital Local Growth fund. The grant award will go towards a major refurbishment of the Grade 1 listed Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Grade 2 listed Studio Theatre as the…

There are lots of fun, family-friendly activities and events this Easter at Brighton Dome. Here's a quick round-up of things to do over the holidays...KINWed 19 Apr, 3pm & 7.30pm7+‘Mortifyingly funny new wave British circus’ The Guardian ★★★★Fresh from their incredible opening performances at the Roundhouse,…

Peter Back previews this Sunday's concert featuring pianist Martin Roscoe  Martin Roscoe is quite simply one of the most admired and respected pianists of his generation. Equally at home in concerto, recital and chamber performances he describes himself as a musical all-rounder, or more specifically as 'a musician…

Brighton Dome, one of the city’s most iconic venues, is celebrating after taking home Bronze in the Best UK Unusual Venue category of the prestigious M&IT Industry Awards. Presented at a glittering ceremony compered by TV legend Eamonn Holmes at Battersea Evolution on 3 March, Brighton Dome was one of six finalists…

Naomi’s Wild & Scary is coming to Brighton Dome in April, ahead of the show we've come across some rather interesting facts about some of the world’s scariest creatures! Read on if you dare... Carpet pythons have been known to curl up in people’s toilets.Tarantulas can shoot barbed hairs at animals…

Brighton Dome is delighted to be celebrating national Disabled Access Day with free tours and information about our iconic Grade I-listed heritage venues.On Saturday 11 March, 10am – 3pm, in the café-bar, our Access Information Hub will be open with details of the facilities on offer at Brighton Dome. Our Visitor Services…

An insight in to the influences, artistic direction and choreography of Candoco Dance Companies highly anticipated performance Beheld.Through virtuosic choreography and unsurpassable talent world leading contemporary dance company of disabled and non-disabled dancers, Candoco present their stunning double bill, CounterActs.…

Tigercub, Luke Sital-Singh and Phoria, artists who have all headlined Brighton Dome SPECTRUM events, have been awarded Government funding to support their development internationally.The Music Exports Growth Scheme (MEGS), run by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) has awarded £249,385 in total to UK indie music labels…

Watching There Will Be Blood with the score performed live is a rare treat for acoustic-contemporary fans and film-lovers alike, but before you do, here are nine things you might not know about There Will Be Blood and its incredible score... The film was exceptionally well-received:It was voted number 1…

The festive season is upon us and thoughts inevitably turn to the rapidly approaching New Year – so what better way to see out the old and celebrate the new than in the company of the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra at Brighton Dome with a traditional New Year’s Eve Viennese Gala?Guest conductor Stephen Bell says:'What…

An eagerly awaited performance by art-rockers Warpaint, an electrifying show from Cuba’s flagship contemporary dance troupe Danza Contemporanea de Cuba, and London Contemporary Orchestra’s live score accompanying the film There Will Be Blood are just a few highlights from the Brighton Dome spring…

Brighton Dome has joined fellow Brighton music venues The Haunt and The Hope & Ruin in supporting the national anti-harassment campaign Good Night Out.The independent campaign was started in 2014 with the aim of eliminating harassment on nights out. Participating spaces agree to display the Good Night Out pledge on…

A new partnership project between Brighton Dome, Photoworks, A Band of Brothers and The Connected Hub, focusing on vulnerable young men from Brighton & Hove is to be showcased in an exhibition, as part of the Brighton Photo Biennial (BPB). The exhibition, On the Level, runs from Saturday 28 Oct – Sunday 6 November…

From rising homelessness to the increasing reliance of residents on food banks, a new show from a recently formed local company Brighton People’s Theatre, Tighten Our Belts, takes as its subject the significant cost of austerity for people living and working in the city. Previewing at Brighton Dome on Sat 26 November,…

Fancy indulging in a delicious treat for all your senses? Then enter our competition on Facebook for a chance to win tickets to breath-taking show Flit and a mouth-watering, pre-show ‘Terre a Verre’ meal for two at Brighton’s trailblazing, vegetarian restaurant Terre à Terre.Featuring some of today’s…

Brighton writer and journalist Joe Fuller delves into the crossover appeal of chamber music, our Coffee Concert season and the CAVATINA schemeAs someone who grew up loving The Beatles, The Velvet Underground and Radiohead rather than absorbing a classical diet, chamber music stands out as a form that could bridge the pop/classical…

Honest, powerful and tender, Tighten Our Belts is a show about the cost of austerity for people in Brighton and Hove created by Brighton People’s Theatre - a brand new theatre company comprised of non-professional actors working in collaboration with professional theatre-makers. Director Naomi Alexander talks to us about…

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival’s flagship outreach project Miss Represented – which works with vulnerable young women aged 13-21 who face challenging and chaotic life situations – has been awarded a Big Lottery Fund grant of £158,508. The funds will allow the programme to grow and expand over the next two…

In this guest interview James Rampton delves into Josh's success, The Last Leg and upcoming tour What Do I Do Now...Josh Widdicombe has a flourishing TV career. He co-presents the award-winning C4 programme, The Last Leg, one of the most popular comedy shows on television. He has also made memorable appearances on…

In this guest blog the hosts of Meaning 2016 tell us more about this unique event and host Paul Mason.We are living through extraordinary times. Everything is changing. And it takes extraordinary people to make sense of the disruption and help us find meaning in chaos.One such person is Paul Mason, who will be the…

Brighton Dome is delighted to be hosting Roodle the Snowdog as part of Snowdogs by the Sea, an extraordinary public art trail organised by local charity, Martlets Hospice, in conjunction with Wild in Art, which will be held across Brighton and Hove during October and November.Inspired by the much-loved pet labradoodle…

From 3D projection mapping to short films and interactive installations, Bring Your Own Beamer (BYOB) is a digital wonderland showcasing all that can be created using a projectorThis year for its 5th anniversary BYOB had the highest number of artist submissions to date and Pop-Up Brighton has chosen 12 pieces…

The voices of 1,000 UK teens are brought to life in Layla's Room, by award-winning poet and playwright Sabrina Mahfouz. Here she explains what inspired her to create the play. Why did you write Layla's Room?I wanted to write Layla’s Room because I feel very strongly about as many things as possible being out there…

Until You Hear That Bell is a one-man show about amateur boxing and family told through spoken word within timed boxing rounds. Writer and performer Sean Mahoney tells us more about the making of the piece.How and where will the show be staged?In the Theatre space! The show itself has been taken to boxing gyms, community…

Do you have any memories of Brighton Dome Corn Exchange or Studio Theatre (formerly Pavilion Theatre)? As we prepare for their refurbishment we’d love you to share your stories with us and contribute to the history of our iconic venues.Alongside a major refurbishment of the nationally-important Corn Exchange…

With 2016 marking the sixth consecutive Brighton Digital Festival – an annual celebration of digital culture that takes place across Brighton and Hove every September – we’re proud to be hosting a number of events here at Brighton DomeHere’s what to look out for…Reasons To: (5-7 Sep) The conference for designers…

Brighton Festival 2016 saw us work with Guardian Live in a special partnership to deliver the Books and Debate programme with an impressive line-up of writers and commentators including former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, Orange prize winner Lionel Shriver and two Booker prize winners, Marlon James and Howard…

Brighton Dome will be celebrating the rich heritage of our Grade I and II listed buildings as we open our doors for our fourth annual Heritage Open Day of free family entertainment on Sunday 11 September, 10am to 5pm.Events and entertainment include behind-the-scenes tours of Brighton Dome, which give visitors…

Ahead of her upcoming show Sue Perkins Live! in Spectacles, spend five minutes with Sue as she answers a few questions on her memoir and latest tour...What prompted you to hit the road with your new tour,  LIVE! in Spectacles?It’s a good time to look back on my life so far. I fully intend to live to the…

Brighton Dome's latest brochure is available for you perusal now! And we've not just gone to town with an abundance of excellent shows and events, but also with our covers - there are two for your delectation. Grab yours today from our Ticket Office, read it online here, or find it distributed throughout our…

A new double-bill by all-male ballet company BalletBoyz, cabaret show from Alan Cumming, and stand-up comedy from Sue Perkins are just a few of the delights in store in the Brighton Dome autumn programme.In September, Brighton Digital Festival takes place and Brighton Dome will host four related events during this period,…

Since 2013 we have been working towards an ambitious culture and heritage-led vision for the Royal Pavilion Estate and its surrounding areas in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council and the Royal Pavilion and Museums, starting with a major refurbishment of Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre.The…

A visually rich production exploring themes of migration, featuring some of the most influential musicians of today, Flit is coming to Brighton Dome in October.Led by Martin Green (Lau), the other collaborators include Adrian Utley (Portishead), Dominic Aitchison (Mogwai), Becky Unthank (The Unthanks), Adam Holmes…

Brighton Dome has a fine variety of events for kids & families coming up this September. This includes our Heritage Open Day (Sun 11, 10am) which, as well as a fantastic opportunity to learn more about our history and the history of Brighton, features a Magic Lantern show that would have wowed the crowds of Victorian…

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is coming to Brighton Dome in September, showcasing a selection of short films which document the beauty and power of the ocean.One of these films The Accord charts the turbulent relationship between an Icelandic surfer Heiðar Logi Elíasson and the North Atlantic wind.…

The Big Heart Auction 2016 was a very special charity art auction in which over 200 artworks were generously donated by professional local, national and celebrity artists, illustrators and photographers from across Sussex and beyond.The online auction ran on eBay from 1-10 July and raised an incredible £38,500 for Chestnut…

The Safety Map, an installation created by Pink Fringe and artist Kate Shields, will invite the LGBTQ community to share their experiences of Brighton and Hove, by adding their stories to a quilted map of Brighton. Abby Butcher from Pink Fringe tells us about the project.Where did the idea for The Safety Map come from?Brighton…

Brighton Yoga Festival brings its annual one-day free yoga event to Brighton Dome Corn Exchange on Sat 23 Jul. Now in its third year, the festival brings together yoga teachers and practitioners from across the city, and beyond, to offer a day of free classes and workshops. The event is free to enter – the only wholly…

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival was delighted to receive the Employer Contribution Award at City College Brighton and Hove’s recent City Achievers 2016 student awards ceremony.The award was given for working in partnership with the college to provide film-making students with excellent hands-on experience of live…

SPECTRUM Site & Sound offers local musicians and film makers the exciting opportunity to collaborate and showcase their unique talent in new and creative ways. Musicians are given the chance to exclusively explore our incredible Grade I listed venues which make powerful back-drops perfect for these stunning live sessions.…

Brighton Festival artist development residency: calling artists and creators across the art forms Brighton Festival’s artist development residency Collidescope enables a group of mid-career artists to intensively engage with Brighton Festival. Selected artists will attend a wide range of events in the…

Music producer Laura Ducceschi announced as winner of the £10,000 Arts Foundation fellowship for the Producer of Live Music category supported by PRS for Music Foundation.Last night at London’s 20th Century Theatre, special guest Sebastian Faulks announced Laura Ducceschi as the winning producer in this category supported…

Brighton & Hove City Council, The Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove and Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival are delighted to announce that their joint vision to revitalise the Royal Pavilion Estate has been awarded nearly £5 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).The money will help to pay…

Brighton Festival - alongside commissioning partners 14-18 NOW and Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove - has today announced a major new commission inspired by the untold story of the hundreds of thousands of men who travelled from India to fight for the Allies in the First World War.Created by performance…

Brighton Festival is delighted to announce the pioneering artist and musician Laurie Anderson as Guest Director for 2016.Anderson will take the helm as Brighton Festival marks its milestone 50th year, celebrates its unique, energetic and creative city, and reflects on the nature of home.Renowned for her inventive use of…

Project seeks to expand and develop exciting new creative initiativesBrighton Dome & Brighton Festival’s Miss Represented - a collective of vulnerable young women aged 13-21 who face challenging and chaotic life situations - are to launch a crowdfunding campaign this week.A lifeline to its members - many…

311-year-old instrument is played at Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra concert. A cello once owned and played by the Prince Regent, later King George IV, is to feature in Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra’s November concert at Brighton Dome. The instrument, made in Naples in 1704 by Alessandro Gagliano, was allegedly…

Asian Dub Foundation's Steve Savale discusses the band's live soundtrack to George Lucas' cult classic THX 1138 and how themes addressed within the film are relevant today. Find out and more and book for Asian Dub Foundation live score THX 1138

The Umbrella Club - Brighton Dome’s membership club for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their siblings and carers – launched its new season this weekend with an entrancing puppetry production of Michael Rosen’s much-loved children’s classic We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.Brought…

GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPERORWednesday 28 October 2015Brighton Dome Concert Hall8pm, £23.50Download the PDF at the bottom of the page.Fresh from releasing their fifth studio album Asunder, Sweet And Other Distress earlier this year, Canadian post-rock juggernauts Godspeed You! Black Emperor head to Brighton with an inimitable…

Award-winning architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCB Studios) have been appointed to remodel and revitalise the Grade 1 listed Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Grade 2 listed Studio Theatre as part of the first phase of the wider vision for the Royal Pavilion Estate. The scheme will allow the refurbishment of the…

Live, Godspeed You! Black Emperor are peerless, with a reputation for mesmerising shows, marked by orchestral dynamics, epic rock power and clunky, beautiful film loops - experience this here this October.Hear their latest album Asunder, Sweet And Other DistressGodspeed You! Black Emperor (GY!BE) began in…

In need of some belly laughs? We’ve got you sorted. Here at Brighton Dome, we have an outstanding array of stand-up comedy events to brighten your day this spring. Check out who’s coming to town.. Tommy Tiernan: Paddy Crazy HorseSat 13 AprBack on the road is Tommy Tiernan with his new show, Paddy Crazy Horse.…