Elmore Quartet
Coffee Concert Series 2025/26
Regency Quartet
Coffee Concert Series 2025/26
Fibonacci Quartet
Coffee Concert Series 2025/26
Patti Smith Quartet
Patti Smith and her band of long-time collaborators return to the Brighton Dome Concert Hall stage
Jazz Connections: Ivo Neame Trio
Multi-award winning pianist Ivo Neame teams up with long-time collaborators Tom Farmer (bass) and James Maddren (drums)
The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets
Presented by Crosstown Concerts
Hollie McNish and Harry Baker
After years of sold-out solo shows, two of the UK's most-loved poets Hollie McNish and Harry Baker are finally coming together for a series of special gigs, reading from their latest collections and best-loved poems in some of their favourite cities to celebrate ten years…
Write & Shine: Shorelines
Gemma Seltzer
Andi Osho & Dorothy Koomson: At All Costs
Hosted by Fee Mak
Lonely Angel: Mozart and Pēteris Vasks
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra 2025/26 Season
The Protecting Veil: Guy Johnston plays Tavener, Max Richter/Vivaldi, Vaughan Williams
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra 2025/26 Season
Sounds of Brazil: Adriano Adewale, Percussion and Petrushka
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra 2025/26 Season
Fisherman's Friends
In celebration of performing together for over 30 years on stages across the world, Fisherman’s Friends are proud to announce their new UK tour dates for 2025 and 2026.
A Little Bit in Love
London Philharmonic Orchestra 2025/26 Season
The Firebird
London Philharmonic Orchestra 2025/26 Season
Scouting for Girls
Everybody Wants To Be On TV 15th anniversary tour
Franz Ferdinand
+ Home Counties
Beverley Knight
Plus support
James Morrison
+ Talia Rae
Michael Ball
Glow UK Tour 2026
Katherine Jenkins
Plus support
Astatine Trio
Maja Horvat violinRiya Hamie celloBerniya Hamie piano Haydn Piano Trio No.44 in E Major Hob XV:28 Hosokawa Trio Mendelssohn Trio No.1 in D minor One third Slovenian, two thirds Brightonian and three thirds BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists,…
Sherri Lun
Solo piano
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappano conductorDenis Kozhukhin pianoLondon Symphony Orchestra Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 Op. 37Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 Op. 74 Pathétique In his Third Piano Concerto, by turns tempestuous, tuneful and tender, Beethoven typically transformed…
Youth Curated Weekend: Sounds Like Us
Presented by Create Music
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The Velvet Underground and the string quartet: forceful beauty in this season's Coffee Concerts
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…
Coffee Concerts Return Sunday Morning Music to Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts
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…
Relaxing Sunday mornings with Brighton Dome Coffee Concerts
Taking place at 11am on Sundays across autumn and winter, Coffee Concerts are a chance to hear some of the world’s best classical music, performed by a mixture of renowned ensembles and up-and-coming new musicians, in the beautifully refurbished Corn Exchange.Whether you’re…
The Heath Quartet launch a new era of Coffee Concerts at the Corn Exchange
Our Coffee Concerts are feeling extra special this year. Not only are they returning to the newly refurbished Corn Exchange, but the multi-award-winning Heath Quartet, who first launched the much-loved series, are kicking off the 2023/24 series. With five awe-inspiring…
Coffee Concerts at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts
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…
Hear world class chamber music at Brighton Dome’s Sunday concerts
From Beethoven to Scottish Folk Music, Brighton Dome’s Coffee Concerts feature a diverse programme played by talent from across the country at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts.The monthly events bring ensembles of award-winning musicians to University of Sussex’s…
Brighton Dome Brings Outstanding Classical Music Back to Audiences this Autumn
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)…
Exploring CAVATINA: Haydn, Schubert and the Youth of Today
By Alastair CooperTo describe my experience of classical music as limited would be generous. It would be more honest to describe myself as woefully ignorant to anything beyond my experience of pre-pubescent piano lessons and the build up to Champions League football. I…
Global hits and ground-breaking new dance, theatre, circus and music come to Brighton Dome for spring 2025
Kick off the new year with our diverse spring programme bursting with vibrant performance, circus, community events and more from local and international artists...
Brighton Dome to host contemporary dance premieres, hip-hop theatre and multi-platinum pop acts this Spring
6 Dec 2022
Spring programme unveiled at Brighton Dome
An award-winning hip hop fairy-tale, a stunning white bear brought to life via jaw-dropping puppetry and an exploration into the secret roots of human hair extensions ensure Brighton Dome’s spring programme of work is as unique as ever. In March, the venue will mark International…
Brighton Dome Autumn Season Announced
Brighton Dome’s autumn programme of events has arrived – and with it audiences can expect the adventurous, the audacious and the anarchic as the likes of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Hofesh Shechter and Bryony Kimmings head to the venue.Contemporary music performances this…
Free Chamber Music Concerts for Young Classical Music Fans
This spring the next generation of classical music fans can enjoy free admission to our Sunday morning Coffee Concerts at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA), held in partnership with Strings Attached.We are delighted to offer attendees aged between…
Brighton Dome Spring 2020 Season
Brighton Dome dives into the new decade with another packed season of music, dance, comedy, film, talks and much more! Highlights include international dance star Carlos Acosta and his critically acclaimed Cuban company Acosta Danza with new show Evolution. Hot 8 Brass…
VIDEO: Trio Isimsiz on their beginnings, musical personality, and ping pong
The Trio Isimsiz (Isimsiz means 'anonymous' in Turkish) was formed in 2009 at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama -three young musicians originally unknown to each other -and has gone from strength to strength.In 2015 they won 1st Prize and the Audience…
Autumn/Winter 2018 programme announced
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…
Zog and Peppa take centre stage at Brighton Dome family shows
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.…
What's on at Brighton Dome: shows & events this spring
From our brand-new Live at Brighton Dome comedy night featuring the likes of Tim Key and Catastrophe’s Rob Delaney to a special live play through of cult computer game Dear Esther, and a whole host of events to mark our ever-growing annual celebration of International Women’s…
Autumn at Brighton Dome: New Season Highlights
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…
2020 – An Extraordinary Year at Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival
"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…
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 art installation and dance and circus from around the globe to warm up the crisper months this autumn.Pride, Protest…
Cavatina Scheme
Free tickets to chamber music concerts for those aged 8–25.
Guest Blog: Ian Brignall Introduces Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra's Spring Concerts
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…
Young Brighton & Hove Musicians Selected for Prestigious Concerts
Talented young musicians from Brighton and Hove are about to go on tour in Western Bohemia, performing at the prestigious Czech Museum of Music this July. The tour is part of Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA) programme of activities for students performing…
Guest blog: Behind the scenes with Spirit of Gravity at earsthetic
We were really pleased to be asked to play as part of earsthetic at Brighton Dome, the opportunity to appear on such a great bill wasn't to be passed up. It also meant we could work with Bartosz Dylewski to get some cracking visuals in place. Unfortunately, for…
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra’s new season at Brighton Dome
There is an autumnal chill in the air in the mornings and the nights are closing in, but whilst for some this heralds the onset of the winter months, the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra and its regular audience are looking forward to their new season of Sunday afternoon…
Hubert Parry’s ‘From Death to Life’ and the 1914 Brighton Musical Festival
The Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert on Sun 14 Oct includes Sir Hubert Parry’s symphonic poem for orchestra From Death to Life which was a Brighton Festival commission in 1914, see the event page.In 1914, 104 years ago, concert goers would have gathered in…
Have an eggscellent time this Easter at Brighton Dome!
Chick this out, we have a range of very egg-citing things to see and do this Easter. Dylan Moran will be stopping by on his upcoming tour Off the Hook, on Wed 1 and Thu 2 Apr. The legendary Orquestra Buena Vista Social Club will be visiting on Sat 4…
Fun activities for all the family at Brighton Dome this half term
Looking for fun activities this half term in Brighton? We’ve plenty of events to keep the whole family entertained. Get dancing in your seat with cheeky and educational dance experience Chalk About, enjoy an alternative intro to classical music with Peter and the Wolf and…
Phase One preparatory work to start in the Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre this autumn
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…
Video: Interview with Sean Shibe
Despite swiftly establishing himself as one of the UK’s leading classical guitarists, and being the first ever guitarist to be selected as a BBC New Generation Artist, Sean Shibe appears both modest and humble. Here, Scottish born Shibe shares his background, how he started…
Interview: Russell Howard
Russell Howard tells Mark Wareham what it means to become the first UK comic to play China, to break Frank Sinatra’s and Manilow's record for consecutive nights at the Albert Hall. In his most political show yet, he explains how one comic intends to pull us all back…
BeFries donate 50p from each sauce in aid of Build Brighton Dome Community Appeal
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…
What’s on at Brighton Dome: Mon 19 Oct – Sun 25 Oct
This week Brighton Dome is packed to the rafters with great events and stand up! Here’s a little round-up of what’s in store… Hilarity continues with the ever-brilliant Brighton Comedy Festival. Check out Sofie Hagen, Milton Jones, Myra DuBois, Dara Ó Briain and host of…
Come and face your Waterloo on the Brighton Dome Stage
Don’t miss this chance to perform on the world-famous Brighton Dome stage and be part of a video installationOn 6th April 1974 ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest at Brighton Dome with their performance of Waterloo. To celebrate 40 years since their victory on Thu 27 Mar…
Hot off the press: Brighton Dome presents its first ever issue of feat.
Brighton Dome are proud to release - a very limited run - of our first ever music & culture magazine, featuring loads of extra content for our most dedicated, music-lovin’, bar-hugging, gig-going, arty-party audience, with a pure aim of giving you an insight into our…
Highlights of the Brighton Dome autumn programme
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…
Save at Terre à Terre with your BalletBoyz ticket!
Enjoy Terre à Tier Tea for £15 per person (3pm – 5pm, normally £24), or Terre à Verre for £15 per person (3pm until 7pm, normally £25) when you show your BalletBoyz ticket.* *Valid until Thu 30 Nov 2017. Not available in conjunction with any other…
Brighton Dome Unveils Public Artwork for Pride 2019
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…
Brighton Dome Re-Opens with Team Domenica Café Partnership
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…
Make like a Mod or roll like a Rocker? A brief history of the cultural clash that took the 1960s by storm
With Duckie polishing their Lambrettas, donning their Parkas and ensuring their leather jackets are correctly studded, we thought we’d turn our attention to Mods and Rockers before Duckie arrives in town for Brighton Pride this weekend. See our handy How…
Brighton Dome welcomes live performance back to its historic spaces following major refurbishment
Brighton Dome’s Grade I and Grade II listed Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre prepare for the return of live performance later this week, following a major capital refurbishment project to restore and protect the buildings for future generations.Watch the specially…
Explore our fascinating history and heritage this autumn
We have some exciting events this autumn that look back and celebrate over 200 years of our history, from tours and talks to activities and concerts, there is something for everyone!Ninety-Four Years of Brighton’s Own OrchestraFri 14 Sep, 1pmTake a look back through ninety-four…
Brighton Dome’s Discoveries from the Archives
Before the coronavirus pandemic, our Heritage Volunteers were involved in the process of cataloguing and preserving the Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival archives. The archives contain a wide range of ephemera, ranging from concert programmes, posters and tickets to press…
Interview: Kate Rusby at Christmas
Proud to call herself a folk singer, Kate Rusby’s expressive vocals never fail to connect the emotional heart of a song to that of her audience. Ahead of her much-anticipated festive concert this Tue 4 Dec, Kate talks touring, South Yorkshire and her own Christmas…
Wartime Entertainment at Brighton Dome
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…
Life-saving defibrillator donated to Brighton Dome in memory of music fan
Brighton Dome has accepted the donation of a new defibrillator to the Concert Hall. Mark and Nigel Atwell gave the life-saving device in memory of their late father, Trevor Atwell who regularly attended concerts at the venue. Trevor passed away at his home in Lancing in…
Brighton Dome Spring Programme 2017 Highlights
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…
See out the old and celebrate the new with the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra
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…
United Nations Orchestra makes its UK debut at 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…
Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival and Brighton & Hove Music & Arts to unite
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…
We spoke to James McVinnie ahead of his performances at Brighton Dome
On Tue 2 Oct, James McVinnie will be playing two concerts at Brighton Dome. His afternoon performance (2pm) will feature a programme of classical compositions, while his evening performance will see James performing work from the influential composer…
A look back at 2019: A celebration of Brighton Dome’s history
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…
We are very grateful for Arts Council England’s financial support
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…
Brighton Dome Reopens with Shows from Big Names in Comedy, Music and Television
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…
5G Festival Reaches New Milestone with Live Audience Trial at Brighton Dome
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…
Organ enthusiast makes pilgrimage to Brighton Dome
A concert organist is to travel over 400 miles to play Brighton Dome Concert Hall’s historic 1936 tailor-made Hill, Norman & Beard dual-purpose concert organ.79-year old Dave Davies – an organ enthusiast for over 40 years – is to make the journey from Dunbar, Scotland…
Brighton Dome wins national industry award
Brighton Dome has been announced as winner of the Silver award for Best UK Unusual Venue at this year’s industry M&IT awards.Brighton Dome was the only Sussex venue to achieve recognition, proudly sitting amongst standout names in industry such as Gold winners Alton…
Alan Cumming...in his own words
Actor, producer, director and campaigner Alan Cumming will be joined by his long-time collaborator musical director Lance Horne when he brings his award-winning cabaret show Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs to Brighton Dome.On his first ever concert show Alan said:'I…
Brighton leads the way for Creative Technology
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…
Brighton Festival Chorus Returns to Brighton Dome for Christmas Concert
Following last year’s virtual sing-along, Brighton Festival Chorus (BFC) returns to the stage for its annual Christmas Concert at Brighton Dome on Sunday 12 December at 4pm. A festive highlight, the Chorus will be joined by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Brighton Festival…
Schubertiade success
London 2012 Festival and Brighton Festival’s first ever Summer Schubertiade - in association with CMP Festival, Charleston and Alfriston Summer Music - has been met with universal acclaim as both audience members and press hail the series of intimate concerts a success.The…
What’s on at Brighton Dome: Mon 21 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Crumbs it's already Christmas! We hope you all have lots of excellent plans and heaps of fun, but if you fancy a little break from all the traditional yuletide activities and want to see some high-flying daredevilry, bewitching dance or a spot of satirical comedy, then…
Interview: “When you find a piece of artwork on your own terms… that’s when the real magic happens”
We caught up with the acclaimed recording artist, poet, playwright and novelist Kate Tempest, recently named as Brighton Festival 2017 Guest Director - mid album tour - to find out more about her plans for the roleWhen you were first approached to be Guest Director for…
A marathon of fast & furious young musical talent
We spoke to Bec Britain, the project manager behind Music Marathon, to find out more about this unusual community fundraising event that we can all get involved with. What was the inspiration behind Music Marathon? Where did the idea come from?It was a suggestion from…
Brighton Dome’s autumn season packed with international artists & home-grown talent
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…
Brighton Dome opens its doors to the past with heritage events
Brighton Dome is inviting visitors to travel back in time to discover the building’s fascinating history at a series of events starting this autumn. From housing the Price Regent’s horses to sheltering wounded soldiers; roller-skating Victorians to ABBA winning Eurovision,…
Free event at Brighton Dome to commemorate First & Second World Wars
To commemorate Remembrance Sunday, Brighton Dome opens its doors to the past for a day of free activities looking back at the Royal Pavilion Estate’s role during the First and Second World War. On Sun 3 Nov, visitors to Brighton Dome can learn more about the soldiers…
Singalong to your favourite Christmas songs at events across Sussex
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.…
How did Brighton Dome’s Corn Exchange get its name?
To celebrate Heritage Open Days 2020 we are publishing a series of blogs researched and written by Brighton Dome's heritage volunteers. The blogs reveal the fascinating stories connecting Brighton Dome's history with the Royal Pavilion Estate and the city.Go to any market…
A House Clearance Reveals an Opera Star’s Performance at Brighton Dome
In August 2019, 39 concert tickets dating from 1901-1903 came up for auction at Brighton and Hove General Auctions in Woodingdean. They were discovered, along with six Edwardian era ‘Snap’ cards, under the floorboards during a local house clearance. The tickets are for…
Kate Rusby at Christmas - Press Release
Kate Rusby at ChristmasFriday 11 December 2015Brighton Dome Concert Hall8pm, £24Downlaod the PDF at the bottom of the pageKate Rusby - one of the most popular young folk singers of traditional English folk songs - heads to Brighton Dome Concert Hall on Friday 11 December…
The Perfect Gifts for Lovers of Art, Performance and Unique Experiences this Christmas
If you’re hunting for something thoughtful and local, look no further than Brighton Dome. Whether you’re shopping for a theatre-loving friend, a music-obsessed teen or someone who simply loves trying something new, we’ve got the gift for you! Here’s our favourite gifts…
Spring 2026 at Brighton Dome promises a packed programme of internationally renowned dance, theatre, music, comedy and more
16 December 2025