What’s On in Brighton

What’s on in Brighton

What’s On in Brighton: Theatre, Music and Live Events

Brighton has a well-established reputation for live performance, with theatre productions, concerts and touring shows taking place across the city throughout the year. From touring stage productions to live music events and seasonal performances, Brighton offers a varied programme of entertainment.
Several of the city’s best-known venues play a central role in its live events schedule. Theatre Royal Brighton and Brighton Dome present a wide range of touring theatre, music performances and special productions, while Brighton Centre regularly stages larger concerts, comedy tours and major live shows.
Brighton continues to attract theatre, dance and music tours travelling across the UK, with many productions including the city as part of their national schedules. Its mix of historic venues and large performance spaces makes it a popular destination for touring entertainment.
This page highlights shows visiting Brighton, features venue listings across the city and helps audiences keep track of performances currently available to book, as well as productions arriving in future seasons.

Michael Starring Ben

The man, the music and the magic.

Brighton Centre

7 Mar 2026

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.

Mo Gilligan

National Tour

Brighton Centre

13 Mar 2026

Mo Gilligan - The o you know

Diversity

The SOUL Tour

Brighton Centre

4 Apr 2026

Diversity Tour

Strictly The Professionals Tour 2026

Strictly The Professionals returns - bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever.

Brighton Centre

22 May 2026

Strictly The Professionals returns - bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever

Anything For Love The Meat Loaf Story

2026 Tour

Brighton Centre

17 Jul 2026

Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits

David Essex

2026 Tour

Brighton Centre

9 Sep 2026

The Legendary David Essex

John Bishop

Let's Go Round Again UK & Ireland Tour 2027

Brighton Centre

8 May 2027

John Bishop Let's Go Round Again UK & Ireland Tour 2027

Rude Science

2026

Brighton Dome

19 Feb 2026

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly explosive new show, packed with...

Fishermans Friend

The 30th Year Celebration

Brighton Dome

5 Mar 2026

Fishermans Friend tour

Horrible Histories

The Concert - Live (and dead) on stage

Brighton Dome

9 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

Nikita Kuzmin

Supernova

Brighton Dome

28 Jun 2026

Burn the Floor presents Nikita Kuzmin: Supernova. Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin takes centre stage in the explosive new dance spectacular Supernova, touring the UK in June and July 2026.

Alan Carr

Have said Too Much

Brighton Dome

4 Jun 2027 - 5 Jun 2027

Alan Carr

UK Pink Floyd Experience

Celebrating 50 Years of Dark Side Of The Moon

Theatre Royal Brighton

19 Feb 2026

Celebrating 50 years since the release of their iconic album The Dark Side of The...

The Constant Wife

The smash hit RSC production, starring Kara Tointon

Theatre Royal Brighton

23 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

The Constant Wife - hit RSC production starring Kara Tointon

Barnum

The Circus Musical starring Lee Mead

Theatre Royal Brighton

3 Mar 2026 - 7 Mar 2026

Barnum the Musical

Double Indemnity

Mischa Barton UK stage debut

Theatre Royal Brighton

10 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2026

Misch Barton in Double indemnity

Professor Brian Cox

Emergence World Tour

Theatre Royal Brighton

17 Mar 2026

Emergence Tour - Brian Cox

Agatha Christie’s Death On The Nile

Bitter rivals. Buried secrets. A love to die for.

Theatre Royal Brighton

31 Mar 2026 - 4 Apr 2026

Bitter rivals. Buried secrets. A love to die for.

Waitress The Musical UK Tour

Everyone deserves a slice of happiness

Theatre Royal Brighton

6 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life....

The Ballad of Johnny and June

A brand-new musical celebrating the legendary love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter

Theatre Royal Brighton

14 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

A brand-new musical celebrating the legendary love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter.

The Choir of Man

Welcome to The Choir of Man, the best pub in the world…

Theatre Royal Brighton

21 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

Welcome to The Choir of Man, the best pub in the world… Come ready to drink in the excitement!

Operation Mincemeat

The hilarious and sharp-witted musical that tells the story of a real-life - and extremely bizarre - WWII operation.

Theatre Royal Brighton

25 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is directed by award-winning theatre group Splitlip, who are known for their fast-paced comedy and glam-punk music.

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

The Spy Novel That Changed Everything. Now Live On Stage.

Theatre Royal Brighton

2 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 2026

The Spy Novel That Changed Everything. Now Live On Stage.

Priscilla

Queen of the Desert the Musical

Theatre Royal Brighton

16 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Priscilla Queen of the Desert

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

National Tour

Theatre Royal Brighton

30 Jun 2026

Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon and Garfunkel Story, with...

The Battle

Blur v Oasis

Theatre Royal Brighton

14 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

The Battle Blur v Oasis

I’m Sorry Prime Minister

The Final Chapter of Yes Minister

Theatre Royal Brighton

14 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

one last glorious round of red tape, I’m Sorry, Prime Minister.

Six

Divorced. Beheaded. Live!

Theatre Royal Brighton

1 Dec 2026 - 5 Dec 2026

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the...

Legally Blonde The Musical

Starring Amber Davies.

Theatre Royal Brighton

14 Dec 2026 - 2 Jan 2027

Starring Amber Davies.

The Silence of the Lambs

Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now.

Theatre Royal Brighton

2 Mar 2027 - 6 Mar 2027

Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now.
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