adurArtcollective was formed in July 2010 by a group of artists in Shoreham-by-Sea and surrounding areas in West Sussex, who were keen to ensure the continuation of the annual Adur […]
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Becoming a member of Adur Arts Forum costs just £5 a year with benefits including cheaper tickets for Adur Arts Live Steyning Music Society New Music Brigthon Contact Chris Gander
A unique venue on The Drive, in the heart of Hove. We hold Lunchtime concerts every Thursday, usually June to October; free admission with a retiring collection. Contact Sarah […]
THE ARTS SOCIETY BRIGHTON & HOVE, formerly The National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS), works to advance decorative and fine arts education and appreciation, alongside promoting the preservation of […]
Formerly known as The National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS), The Arts Society East Sussex works to advance decorative and fine arts education and appreciation, alongside promoting […]
A group of around thirty professional and semi-professional artists established more than 70 years ago, as its name suggest, in an attic in Ditchling. Founded by a talented artist, Margaret […]
The Brighton and District Organists’ Association covers the southern area of Sussex from Eastbourne to Worthing. It welcomes all those with an interest in the organ, its music and construction, […]
Brighton & Hove Arts Orchestra is a community orchestra created in 2008 with the aim of providing an opportunity for musicians of all abilities to come together to play classical […]
Brighton & Hove Concert Orchestra (formed over fifty years ago) is a full size, friendly, enthusiastic, amateur concert orchestra specialising in promoting and performing music in the “light music” genre. […]
Cercle Français de Brighton et Hove Founded in 1915 Talks in French and social activities with a French theme. Most talks are illustrated. This often helps if your […]
(formerly known as Open Strings) We are a Brighton & Hove -based social enterprise which has been running community music projects in the city and beyond since 2013. We offer […]
The Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra is best described as an ‘all star’ line up, in that it attract players of the very highest calibre from around the country, many of whom […]
Formed in 1990 the Brighton Chamber Choir, which has Sir Simon Rattle as it’s President, is a lively, friendly and welcoming choir singing anything from Gregorian Plainsong to music from […]
The pursuit of the Arts at Brighton College is considered as an activity worthy of great dedication in its own right, but also as a vitally important vehicle to nurture […]
Brighton Consort presents up to six concerts a year in Brighton and the surrounding area. In addition we help to further knowledge of renaissance and early baroque music by running […]
Situated at the heart of the city in the Royal Pavilion Estate, Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival is an arts charity made up of an historic venue, an annual festival […]
Brighton Early Music Festival is a world leader in dynamic events which make music from the last 1000 years relevant and exciting to modern audiences. Throughout the year BREMF contributes […]
Textiles For Everyone. Our group has been established since 1982 and is open to all who are interested in embroidery and textiles, living in the Brighton and Hove, Sussex region […]
Since its formation in 1968 Brighton Festival Chorus has developed a well-earned reputation as one of the most versatile choirs in the UK, competing with London-based choirs in its busy […]
The Brighton Orpheus Choir was founded in 1942. It has built an enviable reputation based on performances of the classical choral repertoire, whilst also exploring the work of contemporary composers. […]
The Brighton Singers are a long-standing group of music enthusiasts and professionals united by their passion for singing new and exciting repertoire. General inquiries: Anne Bonwit
We are a Brighton-based youth theatre group working in professional theatres across the city. Contact Keith Shepherd
Lunchtime Concerts Fridays, 12.30 – 1.15 p.m. Raising money for the Church Building Appeal Fund Tickets £3.50
We have been entertaining Mid Sussex with high-quality classical music since 1979. We perform in May and November each year at St. Andrew’s Church, Burgess Hill and in June in […]
Burgess Hill Theatre Club is a long established part of the local community. We’ve been bringing entertainment through theatre to the people of Mid Sussex since 1935. Most of our […]
A women’s a-cappella four-part harmony chorus. Based in Southwick, they currently have around 40 members of all ages who just love to sing. They rehearse every Thursday evening at Southwick Church […]
Create Music provides high quality and inclusive music and arts education and performance opportunities for all children and young people across the county including music lessons, ensembles, projects, workshops, orchestras, […]
Cuckfield Dramatic Society (CDS) is an active and thriving community theatre group which currently puts on two major play performances a year (in the May and October half-term holidays), an […]
Ditchling Players began in 1945 and continues to perform at Ditchling Village Hall. It is an active and lively group that puts on two productions each year in Spring and […]
Dupont meets at Ventnor Hall in Hove and welcomes everyone from absolute beginners to professional artists. We are essentially a club where you can have as much or as little […]
East Side Print CIC is a screen printing studio in Kemptown, offering a programme of courses and workshops suitable for all abilities in screen printing on paper, printed textiles and […]
Encore is the fundraising network for supporters of Brighton Youth Orchestra and all the city ensembles managed by Brighton & Hove Music & Arts. Encore supports the next generation of musical talent providing funds […]
The Brighton and Hove branch of the ESU meet nearly every month at the Hove Club, in central Hove, where they have a programme of talks by experienced speakers on […]
Fabrica is a contemporary art gallery in the heart of Brighton’s historic Lanes. Based in the former Holy Trinity Church, Fabrica responds to the building and its history through a […]
This Community Interest Company was set up by Brighton & Hove Council, Brighton & Hove Older People’s Council, Brighton & Hove Pensioners’ Forum and the local branch of Age Concern […]
Henfield Theatre Company was formed in 1999 by the amalgamation of two drama groups with much earlier origins. It stages four productions each year and five in alternate years, including […]
The object of Hove Civic Society is to stimulate community interest in the beauty, history and character of Hove and its surroundings. We arrange a programme of talks on a […]
Theatre Group in Hurstpierpoint
Jazz At St Andrews is a live music event that takes place on Friday evenings from 6pm until 8pm. (Doors at 5.30pm) Showcasing the best of Brighton’s jazz talent as […]
We are an amateur dramatic group based in Lancing producing plays regularly since 1945 (not with the same cast members!). We produce two plays and a pantomime each year, performing […]
Lewes Festival of Song runs an annual weekend festival in Lewes every July, as well as other concerts during the year. We feature performers with international reputations as well as outstanding young […]
Founded in 1939 they are based at Lewes Little Theatre, a comfortable 154-seater theatre with foyer and bar facilities for members and their guests. The Club presents six to eight […]
LOS Musical Theatre (formerly Lewes Operatic Society)
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LOS has been bringing high quality musical theatre to Lewes since 1911. Staging our productions involves a lot of hard work for a cast and crew of about 80. In […]
Lunchtime concerts at the Chapel Royal (LCCR) have been running for 25 years. The series is well known amongst classical music lovers, who attend in good numbers every Tuesday lunchtime, […]
Music & Wine at St. Luke’s is a concert series taking place at St. Luke’s Church by the Pepperpot on Queen’s Park Road, Brighton. Concerts take place fortnightly on Friday evenings at […]
The Musicians of All Saints is a professional chamber orchestra based in Lewes dedicated to the presentation of neglected works and new commissions together with a repertoire of better-known works. […]
New Music Brighton is an association of composers who live or work in the Sussex area. Founded in 1993, NMB curate concerts of members’ works throughout the year. With a […]
New Sussex Opera’s aims are: to stage brilliant performances of hidden gems to bring the delight and excitement of opera to new audiences to create opportunities for performers and back-stage […]
Directed by Sebastian Charlesworth, we are a small versatile chamber choir of around 30 members, with a passion for high-quality music making. We give regular concerts of our wide ranging […]
Our studio theatre provides a flexible performance area, with flexible seating for up to 80. The South Hall operates as a licensed bar for members and audiences during productions, social […]
Newhaven Art Club has a long and prestigious history in the very artistic town of Newhaven. Started in the 1960’s the club has met continuously ever since. Even lockdown couldn’t […]
The Nicholas Yonge Society aims to present five chamber music concerts annually of a high quality involving both internationally known artists and young musicians. The society favours trios, quartets and […]
Patcham Arts
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Patcham Arts is a group of artists in the Patcham area of Brighton reflecting the artistic talent in the community
Phoenix Art Space is a unique arts organisation, located in the centre of Brighton. We were established as a charity in 1995. A thriving and dynamic space, we provide and […]
Poetry readings at the Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove. Mondays at 12.00 noon Contact Marek Urbanowicz
This lively Society meets at 7:30 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of every month from September to June of the following year.
Rainbow Poetry
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Rainbow Poetry hold free informal meetings to read and recite poetry. Rottingdean Library on the second Monday of the month. Phone Anne Monro to book on number below.
The Regency Society seeks to protect and improve the built environment of our city and to inform the public about it. Our lecture programme runs from October to April, with […]
Founded in 2011, Resound is a male voice ensemble based in Brighton & Hove on England’s south coast. Performing a range of works from 16th century rounds through Broadway musical […]
The Club was started by local artist Barry Hinchcliffe in 1990. Members meet on Wednesdays at The Whiteway Centre, Rottingdean at 2 pm. Artists follow a programme so as to […]
ROTTINGDEAN ARTS is a thriving organisation which promotes an annual series of free Summer Concerts on the seafront Terraces Stage and a wide-ranging Music Festival in various village venues. It […]
Rottingdean Drama Society has been going strong for over half a century, performing plays to entertain not only the people of Rottingdean but ever-widening audiences in Brighton and surrounding areas. […]
Formed in 1933 and registered as a charity in 1960 we are responsible for the upkeep and management of many of the historical features in Rottingdean. Contact: Mr Barry Wright, […]
We meet monthly in Rottingdean Library, at The Grange, Rottingdean, to discuss published poems by well known poets, on a chosen theme. There is also scope in meetings of one […]
Rottingdean Whiteway Centre opened in 1974. It was built on donated land using grants and fundraising. The Centre is totally self-supporting and offers a programme of adult educational courses as […]
The Royal Pavilion and Museums includes the famous regency palace of George IV, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Hove Museum & Art Gallery, the Booth Museum of Natural History and […]
Seaford Music Society, having been presenting the best in chamber music in Seaford for over 70 years, continues its long tradition with a 2017-2018 season of seven Concerts, consisting of five Chamber Concerts […]
Shoreham Oratorio Choir is a well–established community choir and has been part of Shoreham’s rich musical heritage since 1961. We perform a wide-ranging repertoire from traditional choral works to contemporary […]
Shoreham Wordfest is a community arts organisation, featuring an annual autumn literary festival and a range of activities throughout the year including school and community projects, creative writing workshops, competitions […]
The National Society of Catholic Artists was started in 1929 but the Regional Group (SCAR) was started in Brighton in 1976 by John Armstrong and Barrie Huntbach. The Aim of […]
This is a society of painters, sculptors and engravers, founded in 1924. Membership is open to all professional artists living or working in Sussex. The Society holds an exhibition each […]
South Down Summer Music International Festival is a celebration of music and community. Each July, this well established and popular classical music festival draws some of the finest international artists […]
South East Dance wants to ensure the best dance is made by the most talented artists and that people from all walks of life can enjoy the exhilaration and health […]
Southwick Opera was founded in 1965 and performs two shows a year, usually in May and November, from grand opera to musicals. Membership is by audition only. If you enjoy […]
Southwick Players won the Brighton & Hove Arts Council’s Challenge Cup for best overall production in 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2015. For over 70 years we have produced plays and […]
St Mary’s is a serenely beautiful Victorian church, friendly and inclusive, which doubles up as an atmospheric venue with a superb acoustic for music performance and recording. We seek to […]
St Michael & All Angels church, Brighton remains one of the foremost classical music venues during Brighton Fringe. St Michael’s has been hosting Fringe concerts every year since the 1980’s. […]
St Nicholas Church is the Mother Church of Brighton at the heart of the city centre. The Church extends its activities to include concerts and exhibitions. Lunchtime recitals are from […]
Occasional Free lunch time concerts. St Peter’s, West Blatchington (Hangleton Road, by the windmill). At St Peter’s we are delighted to have a wide variety of free lunch time concerts, […]
Strings Attached aims to promote, develop and help publicise high quality chamber music in the Brighton & Hove area, and we encourage and support both professional and amateur chamber music […]
Please see Sussex Harmonisers for further information
Sussex Chorus (formerly Ditchling Choral Society), is one of the South East’s leading choirs, performing four times a year in Brighton and Mid Sussex. Singers from all walks of life […]
Sussex County Arts Club is a life drawing club based in Brighton which is open to both professional and amateur artists for life drawing/painting, costume, portrait, still life and sculpture. […]
The Guild was founded in 1970 and is a registered Charity (292234). It aims to raise standards in the field of applied art and increase public awareness of fine craftsmanship […]
The Sussex Harmonisers club comprises two choruses: an all-female group Sussex A Cappella and an all-male group Sussex Kings of Harmony. Our repertoires cover all forms of unaccompanied singing both […]
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We are a community of classical music lovers, both performers and listeners. Our series of informal musical evenings features artists drawn from our membership, and runs from October to June. […]
Since its first concert in January 1993, The Sussex Symphony Orchestra is now recognised as one of the finest regional orchestras in the country. The orchestra combines the highest levels […]
Sussex Voiceworks is an established amateur choir of enthusiastic singers from Brighton & Sussex. Members enjoy concerts, tours and workshops under its dynamic young musical director, Sarah Forbes. The choir […]
The Secret Garden is unique in Brighton & Hove: the only place where major outdoor sculptures can be shown in a secure setting. The garden’s beautiful planting scheme is the […]
The Telling is a collective of internationally acclaimed musicians and actors known for their concertplays (where music and theatre collide), intimate and atmospheric carol concerts, and singing workshops (both live […]
Wick is a multi award winning theatre company. It is community theatre with professional standards, presenting high quality theatre productions: from comedies to tragedies; from thrillers to dramas. Founded in […]
