About BHAC
Brighton & Hove Arts Council (BHAC) is a registered charity run entirely by volunteers. BHAC was established in 1974 to promote the not-for-profit arts communities in Brighton & Hove, and in the neighbouring towns and villages of East and West Sussex.
Latest News
2025 Poetry Competition Winners
November 18, 2025
The 2025 BHAC Poetry Competition was brought to a delightful close with our awards ceremony held at The Brunswick on Sunday, November 16th.
The Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award Ceremony 2025
November 13, 2025
The BHAC Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award for 2025 was held at The Brunswick, Hove, on 10th November.
A Recital of Remembrance
October 31, 2025
Sat 8 November, 7.30pm - A Recital of Remembrance. A fundraising concert for the Brighton Unitarian Church by Simon Madge & Matt Jelf.
Pianists needed for Channel 4’s The Piano!
October 28, 2025
Do you love playing the piano? Channel 4 are recording a new series of The Piano next year, and they are looking for talented amateur pianists to take part.
Upcoming Arts Diary Events
New Insights on the Royal Pavilion
Rottingdean Whiteway Centre New Insights on the Royal Pavilion – a Regency palace of colour and sensation, with Dr Alexandra Loske The Royal Pavilion in Brighton is often considered the […]
Sat 6th December @ 10:30 am
Platform – open concert for all musicians
Brighton Guitar Group Platform – open concert for all musicians Featuring performances by Brighton Guitar Group, plus other ensembles and soloists St Bernadette’s School, 261 London Rd, Brighton BN1 6UT Audience […]
Sat 6th December @ 2:30 pm
Journey to Iberia
St Mary’s Church Kemptown Fine Music for Free Journey to Iberia – Susanna Horowitz and Anya Kolesnik (mezzo-soprano, piano) Free entry with donations requested, split between the musicians and St Mary’s […]
Sat 6th December @ 5:30 pm
Crafty Christmas: Fabulous Festive Shadow Lanterns
[Child friendly] Crafty Christmas: Fabulous Festive Shadow Lanterns Children aged 3+ and their parent/carer can get crafty making a silhouette shadow lantern to light up those dark wintery nights. All […]
Sun 7th December
ARTS DIARY
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Our supporters
Patrons:
Joan Griffiths | Daphne Groves | The Most Rev. Dr Jerome Lloyd | Vaughan Rees OBE | David Sears
Financial supporters:
