Brighton is one of the most creatively alive cities in England, known for its vibrant Arts & Culture Brighton scene.
From the gilded interiors of the Royal Pavilion to the raw energy of Brighton Fringe, from world-class dance at Theatre Royal Brighton to independent galleries tucked behind Regency facades — the arts and culture scene here, including key highlights of Arts & Culture Brighton, is constant, varied and genuinely world-class.
This is Brighton Journal’s guide to all of it: theatre reviews, dance, galleries, festivals and cultural events across the city, celebrating the essence of Arts & Culture Brighton.
Theatre in Brighton
Arts and Culture Brighton — What’s On This Summer
Intersections at KMA Gallery Brighton — opens 27 June Paintings by Kate Wickham and ceramics by Craig Underhill. Free entry until 17 August. → Read more
Henry Moore After Hours at Kew Gardens — 26–27 June and 3–4 July Adult-only evenings in the Temperate House with Rambert School performances. → Read more
I’m Sorry, Prime Minister — Theatre Royal Brighton, 14–18 July Direct from the West End. → Read more
Brighton Whisky Weekend — 26–28 June Three days of tastings and events across the city. → Read more
Exploring Arts & Culture Brighton
Brighton has one of the strongest theatre scenes outside London — and Brighton Journal has been in the audience for all of it.
Theatre Royal Brighton is the city’s cultural anchor, bringing major touring productions, musicals and drama to one of the most beautiful Victorian theatres in the UK.
Theatre Reviews:
- Blood Brothers — Review
- Six the Musical — Review
- The Rocky Horror Show — Review
- Calamity Jane — Review
- Dear Evan Hansen — Review
- Sh!t Theatre: Or What’s Left of Us — Review
Dance & Ballet in Brighton
Brighton draws world-class dance and ballet companies — from Acosta Danza to classical ballet evenings at Theatre Royal.
Galleries & Visual Art
From the Royal Pavilion’s extraordinary chinoiserie interiors to independent galleries across the North Laine, Brighton’s visual art scene is one of the most active outside London.
- Sumptuous Exhibition 2026 — KMA Gallery, Church Street
- The Royal Pavilion Has Dragons, Champagne and a Reason to Visit Again
- Henry Moore: Monumental Nature at Kew Gardens — Personal Review
- Adelaide Salon Art Gala at the Royal Pavilion — May 2026
- Royal Pavilion Brighton — History, Interiors & Visitor Guide
Brighton Fringe
England’s largest open-access arts festival — and one of the largest fringe festivals in the world.
Every May and June, hundreds of independent productions take over venues across the city: theatre, comedy, cabaret, circus, spoken word and more. Brighton Journal covers the Fringe every year with reviews, previews and recommended shows.
→ Brighton Fringe 2026 — Best Shows Guide
Music & Live Performance
Brighton punches well above its weight musically. Brighton Dome hosts major touring acts and orchestral performances. Concorde 2 remains the go-to for energetic gigs. Komedia delivers comedy, improv and stand-up with a loyal local crowd.
Opinion & Culture
Brighton Journal covers arts and culture in Brighton year-round — reviews, previews, interviews and guides. We write about culture because Brighton is culture.
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