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
BHAC Drama Awards 2025
December 9, 2025
The annual Brighton & Hove Arts Council Drama Awards event was held on Monday 8th December at Brighton Girls School, Montpelier Road.
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.
Upcoming Arts Diary Events
Vanished Voices: The Brighton Fishing Community
Brighton & Hove National Trust Association Talk: Vanished Voices: The Brighton Fishing Community – Brian Ogilvie Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AF Thursday 15 January, doors open 2.00pm […]
Thu 15th January @ 2:00 pm
A Capella Experience
Coastline Harmony Four taster sessions for experienced women singers ready for a new challenge and a chance to sing modern pop songs in four-part close harmony. Thursdays 8 January – 29 […]
Thu 15th January @ 7:30 pm
‘4000 Days’ by Peter Quilter
New Venture Theatre ‘4000 Days’ by Peter Quilter Directed by Charly Sommers New Venture Theatre, Bedford Place, Brighton BN1 2PT Friday 16–Saturday 24 January 7.30pm (no perf Monday 19 January) […]
Fri 16th January
‘Dick Whittington’
Rottingdean Drama Society ‘Dick Whittington’ by Tom Whalley Directed by Neil Border Dick Whittington is a dreamer and has his sights set on London – the city paved with gold. […]
Fri 16th January
ARTS DIARY
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Our supporters
Patrons:
Joan Griffiths | Daphne Groves | The Most Rev. Dr Jerome Lloyd | Vaughan Rees OBE | David Sears
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