The Sussex Guild Online Winter Exhibition The Sussex Guild Shop & Gallery, The North Wing, Southover Grange, Southover Road, Lewes BN7 1TP Information: 01273 479565 / info@thesussexguild.co.uk Saturday 2 November – Friday 31 January 2025
The Grange Gallery (Rottingdean Heritage) The Grange Gallery’s Christmas Fair Christmas cards, jewellery, ceramics, glass, gift ideas, & crafts galore. Lots of stalls selling beautiful and unique gifts – your one-stop Christmas shop. Not to be missed! The Grange Gallery, The Green, Rottingdean BN2 7HA Open Wednesday–Saturday 10.00am–4.00pm Sunday 1.00pm–4.00pm Admission free Information: 01273-301004 / […]
Brighton Dome / Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra Evelyn Glennie and Scheherazade Pioneering percussionist Evelyn Glennie performs of one of her signature pieces, James MacMillan’s Veni, Veni, Emmanuel in a programme that also includes Maxwell Davies’ An Orkney Wedding, with Sunrise and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade conducted by Geoffrey Paterson Brighton Dome Concert Hall, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UD Tickets: £13–£38 / £1 child/teen when booked simultaneously with any adult ticket […]
The Telling What the Dickens? Music and theatre collide as Charles Dickens is haunted by the women he mistreated. All Saints Centre, Friars Walk, Lewes BN7 2LE £5–£22 www.thetelling.co.uk/dickens-lewes
POETRY FOR PLEASURE December 2 The Beat Poets by Barbara Odell Cornerstone Community Centre Palmeira Square, Church Rd, Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12 noon Admission: suggested donation of £2 Contact: Marek Urbanowicz 07799136558 marekrurbanowicz@gmail.com
EAST SIDE PRINT Advanced Screenprinting A course aimed at intermediate to experienced screenprinters who want to iron out problem areas in their work and develop their skills. Ideal for people who have already done our five-week screenprint on paper course or who have screenprinted before elsewhere. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Mondays 11 […]
Brighton Dome Status Flo Award-winning Brighton-based spoken word artist, AFLO. the poet, presents a brand new night of spoken word featuring fresh local talent and special guests from across the UK. Brighton Dome Studio Theatre, New Rd, Brighton BN1 1UG Monday 23 September, Monday 21 October, Monday 2 December 8.00pm £10, £8 concessions, £5 low-income […]
Music For Connection Strings Unbarred A supportive and inspiring place to play strings together beyond reading music. Includes listening and learning by ear, and creating music together. For adults of all ages Minimum ability: playing a major scale Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD Drop-in £18.00 - booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
Fabrica Experimental Life Drawing Tuesday 3 and 10 December 10.00am £40 for 2 interlinked sessions Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AN Information: 01273 778646 / fabrica.org.uk
LUNCHTIME CONCERT AT THE CHAPEL ROYAL Tuesdays 1.10–1.55pm December 3 Shelley Levy (clarinet) & Clelia Iruzan (piano) play Burgmuller, Bozza and the Brahms Sonata Op.120 no. 1 Suggested minimum donations of £5 please. We now have cafe that open 12.30 and closes 2.10 so people can have homemade goodies and fresh coffee. Concerts run by a […]
Portslade Recorded Music Society Eclipsed Martyr Presented by Frank Benke, Society Member Loxdale English Centre, Locks Hill, Portslade BN41 2LA Admission £3.50, includes tea, coffee and cakes Information: Richard Richardson (Chairman): 01273 328722
RECITAL AT ST NICHOLAS December 4 Duo Oriana, recorders Baroque music for two recorders including van Eyck, Purcell, and Telemann Wednesdays 2.00–2.45pm (doors open at 1.30pm) Beautiful music in the heart of the city Suggested donation £5.00 on the door or whatever you can afford. Tea, coffee and home-made cakes available. Our popular music […]
EAST SIDE PRINT Screenprinting on Paper An introduction to the screenprinting process. Learn how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils, how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. Unit 2 Arundel Mews, Brighton, BN2 1GG Wednesdays 6 November […]
New Venture Theatre ‘Rules for Living’ by Sam Holcroft Directed by Martin Malone New Venture Theatre, Bedford Place, Brighton BN1 2PT Friday 6–Saturday 14 December 7.30pm Tickets: www.newventure.org.uk Box Office Information: 01273 746118 or email boxoffice@newventure.org.uk
Music for Connection: Sing and Play Lively, supportive, and fun weekly dementia-friendly singing and music-making session. No experience necessary. For people living with dementia and companions. Free - funded by NHS. Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN1 free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
Internationally acclaimed pianist Chisato Kusunoki, a graduate of Oxford University and the Royal Academy of Music, will perform works by Bach-Rachmaninoff and the Dagestani composer Murad Kazhlaev, some of which will be UK premieres. Fridays 12.30–1.15pm Tea/coffee served from 12 noon £5 suggested donation on the door The performers are a mixture of top local […]
Jazz at St Andrews Tony Kofi We welcome back for a third time in as many years, the unmissable sound, energy and presence of the great Tony Kofi. His alto saxophone tone drips pure unadulterated be-bop and the sounds of those early pioneers of modern jazz are but a step away from the musical explorations […]
Rottingdean Whiteway Centre Innovate or die: a lifetime’s experience of research and development in industry with Dr Nigel Kermode Rottingdean Whiteway Centre, Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean BN2 7HB Tickets £12 at www.rwc.org.uk/special_events
Music and Wine at St. Luke’s On That Note (a capella group) On That Note's repertoire caters for a smorgasbord of musical tastes, with a focus on jazz. This concert will include an eclectic setlist for the season and beyond, peppered with original arrangements from ensemble members. St. Luke’s Church, Queen’s Park Road, BN2 9ZB […]
The Sussex Guild Midhurst Contemporary Craft Show Midhurst Rother College, North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9DT Saturday 7 December (10.00am–5.00pm) and Sunday 8 December (10.00am–4.00pm) Admission Ticket: £3.00 allows re-admission throughout the weekend Information: 01273 479565 / info@thesussexguild.co.uk
Patcham Arts Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair Come and enjoy viewing the work of local artists and crafters with the opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts and produce. Refreshments available. A light soup lunch served between 12.30 and 2.00pm All Saints Church, Church Hill, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8YE Saturday 7 December 11.00am–3.30pm Information: judyalexander47@aol.com
BREMF Consort of Voices O Magnum Mysterium Christmas pieces by a selection of European composers of the 16th and early 17th century including works by Byrd, Palestrina and Gabrieli. Accompanied by mulled wine and mince pies. St Paul’s Church, West Street, Brighton BN1 2RE Tickets: £15 / under 30s £7.50 from www.bremf.org.uk Information: cathy@bremf.org.uk / […]
Brighton Dome Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus: The Rocky Holly Tinsel Show What happens when two newly-engaged chorus members get lost on Christmas Eve? What’s that mysterious light? And just who is throwing such a lavish party? The answers are guaranteed to make you do the pelvic thrust all night long. BSL Interpreted by Marco Nardi […]
Brighton Orpheus Choir Britten: Ceremony of Carols; Finzi: In terra pax and other seasonal pieces St John’s Church, Knoyle Road, Brighton BN1 6RB Adults £20, students £10, under 18 free – online and at the door www.brightonorpheus.org
Brighton Festival Chorus presents Christmas with the Royal Philharmonic Juliette Pochin Mezzo-soprano Jonathan Brown Baritone James Morgan Conductor Brighton Dome Sun 8 Dec 2024, 4pm (Doors 3.15pm) £15, £23.50, £30, £36.50, £42 Under 16s 50% Off (Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult)
POETRY FOR PLEASURE December 2024 9th The Poetry of Landscape 2 by Marek Urbanowicz (This is a change to the original programme) Cornerstone Community Centre Palmeira Square, Church Rd, Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12 noon Admission: suggested donation of £2 Contact: Marek Urbanowicz 07799136558 marekrurbanowicz@gmail.com
Brighton Dome / Create Music One Voice Festival of Singing 2024 Join us this winter for One Voice as schools from across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex come together to sing and celebrate the festive season. This family-friendly concert will feature a massed choir performing alongside talented young musicians from Create Music, including Eastbourne […]
Silver Strings Always wanted to play a stringed instrument? Then Silver Strings is for you! We are Brighton’s very own later-starter community string band: we meet weekly to play cellos, violas and violins together. Most of our players were complete beginners / returners before their first session. www.musicforconnection.co.uk/silver-strings Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD […]
Fabrica Experimental Life Drawing Tuesday 3 and 10 December 10.00am £40 for 2 interlinked sessions Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AN Information: 01273 778646 / fabrica.org.uk
The Arts Society Brighton and Hove ‘Berthe Morisot: Shaping Impressionism’ Illustrated lecture by Lois Oliver Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD Members free, visitors £10 on the door (cash or card) Information: theartssociety.org/brighton-hove email: brightonhove@theartssociety.org
LUNCHTIME CONCERT AT THE CHAPEL ROYAL Tuesdays 1.10–1.55pm December 10 Leora Cohen (violin) Paul Wingfield (piano) Czech nationalism in music for violin and piano" Music by Dvorak Smetana Martinu & Kapralova. Suggested minimum donations of £5 please. We now have cafe that open 12.30 and closes 2.10 so people can have homemade goodies and fresh […]
The Sussex Guild Winter Show ‘Gifted’ The Sussex Guild Shop & Gallery, The North Wing, Southover Grange, Southover Road, Lewes BN7 1TP Information: 01273 479565 / info@thesussexguild.co.uk https://thesussexguild.co.uk/the-sussex-guild-shopWednesday 11 December–Sunday 12 January Opening times: 7 days a week, 10.00am–5.00pm
Wick Theatre Company ‘Anna Karenina’ by Leo Tolstoy, adapted by Helen Edmondson Rich with vibrant characters, this very physical adaptation of Tolstoy’s classic novel carries us from the bustle and glitter of Moscow to the snow-swept Russian Steppes. Unforgettable. The Barn Theatre, 24 Southwick Street, Southwick BN42 4TE Wednesday 11–Saturday 14 December 7.45pm Tickets £12 […]
Fabrica Messy Play: A Very Messy Christmas Delivered in partnership with Little Learners, Messy Play at Fabrica is a monthly session that encourages children to explore the world through messy sensory experience, mark-making and movement in the unique setting of Fabrica, an arts venue in the heart of the city. Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton […]
RECITAL AT ST NICHOLAS December 11 Brighton & Hove Girls School Chamber Choir (Following this there will be a Christmas break in our recitals until 15 January 2025) Wednesdays 2.00–2.45pm (doors open at 1.30pm) Beautiful music in the heart of the city Suggested donation £5.00 on the door or whatever you can afford. Tea, coffee […]
Brighton and Hove French Circle Quand Londres devint Impressioniste: Les Vues de laTamise Senior Curator of paintings at the Courtauld Gallery Karen Serres discusses Monet’s fascination with the River Thames – illustrated talk in French. Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD Members free, visitors £7 on the door Information 01273 321794 / hinton@clara.net
Rebelles and Resound Twistmas It’s Christmas, with a twist! St Luke’s Church, Queen’s Park Road, Brighton BN2 9ZB Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December 7.30pm Tickets £18, resoundvoices.org Information: info@resoundvoices.org
Music for Connection: Sing and Play Lively, supportive, and fun weekly dementia-friendly singing and music-making session. No experience necessary. For people living with dementia and companions. Free - funded by NHS. Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN1 free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
Manuscripts Don't Burn: Siriol Hugh-Jones (cello) & Anya Kolesnik (piano) play Rebecca Clarke’s Rhapsody for cello & piano, premiered in 1923 but unpublished for almost a century. Fridays 12.30–1.15pm Tea/coffee served from 12 noon £5 suggested donation on the door The performers are a mixture of top local talent and touring musicians from across the […]
Jazz at St Andrews Christmas Special! In what has become somewhat of a St Andrew’s tradition, we celebrate the coming festive season with a joyous evening of swing and probably a couple of jazzed-up carols! Mince pies and mulled wine will be served and we hope you and your kin can all make it to […]
Fabrica Sofar Sounds: Christmas at Fabrica Sofar transforms everyday spaces – like a rooftop or art gallery – and turns them into captivating, intimate venues for secret, live music performances, creating an immersive experience that brings guests and artists closer together. Each Sofar is small, and typically features three diverse acts, with no headliner. Fabrica, […]
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Enjoy mulled wine and a mince pie as acclaimed actor Alistair McGowan narrates Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the most Christmassy of tales, with the BPO Brass Quintet and Joanna MacGregor on piano, directed by acclaimed Sussex theatre director Richard Williams. St George’s Church, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1ED Saturday 14 December 6.00pm and 8.00pm Tickets: £20 […]
Sussex Musicians’ Club Baritone songs by Finzi Pergolesi: Flute Concerto in G major English madrigals Chapel Royal, 164 North Street, Brighton BN1 1EA Admission free to members and under-18s, £7 for non-members on the door Information: sussexmusiciansclub.co.uk or www.facebook.com/sussexmusiciansclub or 01273 302276
Brighton & Hove Concert Orchestra Winter Concert Show, film and easy listening music, including: Les Miserables, Pirates of the Caribbean, Sleeping Beauty Waltz, Mission Impossible, plus music by Robert Farnon & Trevor Duncan, along with a sprinkling of Christmas melodies. Also featuring guest vocalists. Windmill Theatre, Blatchington Mill School, Nevill Avenue, Hove BN3 7BW Tickets […]
Shoreham Oratorio Choir Christmas Concert Vivaldi – Gloria Mendelssohn – Christus (Part 1) Handel – Messiah (excerpts) and favourite carols St Mary de Haura, Church Street, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5DQ Tickets £15, under 16s free – including mulled wine and minced pie Information: shorehamoratorio.uk
Brighton & Hove Arts Orchestra Annual Christmas Charity Concert Seasonal music and audience carols. Featuring Humperdink’s ‘Hansel and Gretel Overture’, Waldteufel’s ‘Les Patineurs – The Skater’s Waltz’, Diego Monsalve’s arrangement, ‘A World of Christmas’, Berlioz’s ‘Shepherd’s Farewell’ and Percy Faith’s ‘Brazilian Sleighbells’. We shall be joined by local choir, Hove Harmony. St John’s Church, Knoyle […]
Brighton Dome ‘The Snowman’ Get into the festive mood with the classic animated film ‘The Snowman’, based on the Raymond Briggs book and accompanied by Howard Blake's unforgettable score performed by a live orchestra. This is a firm festive favourite and a wonderful way to experience the magic of the Christmas season with all your […]
Strings Attached Elmore Quartet Geyser Unfurling Debussy String Quartet in G minor Schubert Quartettsatz D. 703 Britten String Quartet No. 2 Brighton Dome Corn Exchange Ticket prices: £20/concessions £18/free aged 8–25 Brighton Dome Box Office 01273 709709 brightondome.org
The Brighton Singers Christmas with The Brighton Singers A Ceremony of Carols and other seasonal gems - including audience carols St Margaret's Church, Ditchling, BN6 8TB £15 online or on the door: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EARK enquiries: info@brightonsingers.org.uk
Brighton Chamber Choir Christmas Carol Concert: Twinkly Choral Arrangements and Carols for All Central URC Church, Blatchington Road, Hove BN3 3YF Tickets £10 Tickets available from wegottickets.com brightonchamberchoir.org
All Saints / Brighton Voices Christmas by Candlelight Join the choirs of All Saints Church, Brighton Voices and the Vaughan Williams Sinfonia to celebrate Christmas with favourite music and sing-along carols and songs · All Saints Church, The Drive/Eaton Road, Hove, BN3 3QE Sunday 15 December 7.00pm (doors 6pm) · Tickets £15 (£5 for children under 12) from https://christmas-by-candlelight.evenbrite.co.uk or on the […]
POETRY FOR PLEASURE December 2024 16 Christmas Personal Choices collated by Estelle Taylor Palmeira Square, Church Rd, Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12 noon Admission: suggested donation of £2 Contact: Marek Urbanowicz 07799136558 marekrurbanowicz@gmail.com
Brighton Dome The Choir With No Name Brighton – The Big Christmas Singalong! The Choir with No Name Brighton, a choir involving people impacted by homelessness, returns for their annual festive singalong extravaganza! Expect a unique take on the festive classics at this feel-good, singalong event for all the family. Special guests to be announced. […]
Music For Connection Beginners’ strings / improvising with strings – monthly Try out a violin, viola, or cello in our friendly group. Learn to read music (9:30-10:25am) or play without (10:40-11:30am). Instruments provided - booking essential. Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD FREE for 50+ / donations for under-50s hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
Music For Connection Silver Strings Winter Performance Brighton’s very own later-starter community string band will be performing. Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD Free hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
LUNCHTIME CONCERT AT THE CHAPEL ROYAL Tuesdays 1.10–1.55pm December 17 Sharon Elizabeth Lewis (voice) Words and Music for Christmas Suggested minimum donations of £5 please. We now have cafe that open 12.30 and closes 2.10 so people can have homemade goodies and fresh coffee. Concerts run by a committee of volunteers, bringing live music to […]
Regency Society Lost Villas of Georgian Brighton Wealthier families who came to Brighton in the Georgian era built seaside villas that have almost completely disappeared. This is their story. Following the publication of the latest RS book, ‘The Lost Villas of Georgian Brighton’, the authors, Gill Wales and Suzanne Hinton, describe the villas, how they […]
Music for Connection Autumn Strings Jam This is a session for playing and listening together for fun and self-expression. Don't have an instrument? Use one of ours! Violins, violas, and cellos provided. No music-reading required. These are light-hearted and supportive sessions, with fun and wellbeing as the focus: like a friendly campfire jam session, where […]
Brighton Dome ‘Starchitects Save Santa!’ Catastrophe strikes! It’s Christmas Eve and Santa has gone missing... Join the Starchitects on their daring mission into space to save him. A brilliant festive show for families from world-renowned dance circus company Motionhouse comes to Brighton Dome from Fri 20–Sun 22 December. There will be a 20-minute Meet & […]
Brighton Dome ‘Let it Be a Tale’ After sell-out Brighton Festival shows BAKKHAI and Romeo & Juliet, ThirdSpace Theatre welcomes you to Brighton Dome, for the world premiere of a spectacular and moving winter’s tale. Relaxed Performance Sat 21 December, 3.30pm. Studio Theatre, New Road, Brighton BN1 1UG Friday 20–Sunday 22 December, various times Tickets […]
Music for Connection: Sing and Play Lively, supportive, and fun weekly dementia-friendly singing and music-making session. No experience necessary. For people living with dementia and companions. Free - funded by the NHS. Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN1 free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
Nick Andrews and Dan Morrish will perform a concert of gorgeous cello & piano music as has become a Unitarian Christmas tradition. There will be some singing too, and some special guests. Fridays 12.30–1.15pm Tea/coffee served from 12 noon £5 suggested donation on the door The performers are a mixture of top local talent and […]
Fabrica Fabrica Christmas Ceilidh Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AN £14.00 Information: 01273 778646 / fabrica.org.uk
Saturday 21 December 10.00am–4.00pm Brighton Painting Group Outdoor meet-up by Brighton’s community of plein air artists. For more details: Website: https://brightonpainting.group Instagram: @brightonpaintinggroup Contact: hello@brightonpainting.group
Fabrica Family Film Screening: The Muppet Christmas Carol Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AN £1.50–£6.50 Information: 01273 778646 / fabrica.org.uk
Fabrica Heritage Tour: A Victorian Christmas Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AN Free, donations welcome Information: 01273 778646 / fabrica.org.uk
Fabrica Family Film Screening: The Wizard of Oz Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AN £1.50–£6.50 Information: 01273 778646 / fabrica.org.uk
Fabrica Children’s Workshop: Christmas Family Creations (5–9 yrs) Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AN £8 Information: 01273 778646 / fabrica.org.uk
Fabrica Children’s Workshop: Shooting Stars (5–9 yrs) Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AN £8 Information: 01273 778646 / fabrica.org.uk
Children’s Workshop: Funky Christmas Decorations (8–12 yrs) Fabrica Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AN £8 Information: 01273 778646 / fabrica.org.uk
Brighton Dome Afrique en Cirque The circus comes to town this festive season! Kalabante Productions roll into Brighton with their dynamic, high-energy celebration of Guinean culture. Get lost in colourful costumes and scenery, as daring acrobats perform gravity-defying moves and dancers take you on a journey through Guinea – all to the sounds of live […]
Southwick Players ‘Treasure Island’ by Ben Crocker Join us for a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas with Treasure Island the Panto! With daring sword fights, and plenty of laughs this a show the whole family will enjoy. The Barn Theatre, 24 Southwick Street, Southwick BN42 4TE Sunday 29 December–Saturday 4 January (no performance Thursday […]
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