Events

The WORLDS BIGGEST PRODUCTIONS present a brand-new, breath-taking, Cirque staging… of the Wicked Wizard of Oz. Join the arena stars of ELF! The Musical, JORDAN CONWAY as the hilarious scarecrow and KELLY BANLAKI as Dorothy, on their amazing journey over the rainbow. Complete with a cowardly lion who is afraid to walk the high wire […]

December 16, 2025

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December 17, 2025

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Brighton Centre, Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 2GR

Step into the magic of Christmas as Mat Jones brings Charles Dickens’ beloved seasonal classic to life in a breathtaking one-man performance. With nothing but his voice and physicality to weave the story, Mat seamlessly transforms into every character—from the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge to the haunting Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Through vivid […]

December 19, 2025

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December 19, 2025
6:00 pm

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7:15 pm
The Brunswick, 1 Holland Rd, Hove BN3 1JF

With the Covent Garden Sinfonia A Christmas classic brought to life with live orchestra and movie magic Experience a cherished festive classic like never before. Watch the beloved animated film come to life on the big screen with an enchanting live performance by the Covent Garden Sinfonia. The programme also features spellbinding music by Harry […]

December 21, 2025

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December 21, 2025
1:30 pm

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6:30 pm
Brighton Dome - Concert Hall, Church St, Brighton BN1 1UE

FLIP Fabrique takes you on a crazy, poetic and gentle journey in the dead of winter, and invites you to lose yourself in a moment of complete wonder. With performers at the peak of their art and outstanding visual poetry, Blizzard promises to blow away everything in its path. What if winter has taken over? […]

December 27, 2025

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December 31, 2025
2:00 pm

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9:00 pm
Brighton Dome - Concert Hall, Church St, Brighton BN1 1UE

Far away, beyond the snow, and nestled in a perfect nook you’ll find a town called Christmas… Clementine dreams of a place where gingerbread houses glow under twinkling fairy-lights, and chocolate coins are currency. Where the streets are filled with snow-ball fights, and laughter hangs like baubles in the air! The happiest place on Earth. […]

December 27, 2025

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December 31, 2025
10:00 am

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5:30 pm
Brighton Dome - Studio Theatre, Church St, Brighton BN1 1UE

Reception Tour dates Monday 22nd September 2025 2:00pm Thursday 9th October 2025 9:30am Tuesday 4th November 2025 10:30am Friday 21st November 2025 2:30pm Wednesday 10th December 2025 9:00am Friday 9th January 2026 2:00pm What irresistible learning looks like in ReceptionWelcome to Reception where you’ll find a magical world to begin your learning journey at Queen’s […]

January 9, 2026

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January 9, 2026
2:00 pm

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3:30 pm
Queen's Park Primary School, Park Street, Brighton BN2 0BN
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A Little Angel Theatre and Lowry co-production A musical adaptation of the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze live on stage! Once upon a time, a little old lady lived all by herself in her cosy cottage, but she wasn’t happy – […]

October 27, 2025

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October 29, 2025
11:00 am

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4:00 pm
Brighton Dome - Corn Exchange, Church St, Brighton BN1 1UE

The musical adaptation of bestselling children’s book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Step into the magical world of A Squash and A Squeeze, featuring enchanting songs and beautiful (but noisy) farmyard puppets. This heart-warming and hilarious adventure is perfect for entertaining children aged 3–11 through October half term brightondome.org/whats-on/Lmv-a-squash-and-a-squeeze/

October 27, 2025

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October 29, 2025
3:30 pm

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4:30 pm
Brighton Dome Corn Exchange,
New Road,
Brighton,
East Sussex,
BN1 1UG

Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween, bubbling over with magical activities for the whole family that will leave nature fans spellbound. Make magical memories and experience the wonder of wetlands through making a willow wand, mixing magical potions, making monsters, writing with invisible ink and more! Pick up the free Super Natural logbook to make […]

October 25, 2025

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November 2, 2025
10:00 am

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4:30 pm
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre,
Offham, South Stoke,
Arundel,
West Sussex,
BN18 9PB

Spooky Nerf | Wizarding Adventures | Viking Clans & Games | Bushcraft & Campfire Treats | Slime & Sugar Skulls | Halloween | Harry Potter | Seasonal Crafts Every day is different & based around a theme, designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and get kids outdoors having real, screen-free fun, with something for every […]

October 20, 2025

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October 31, 2025
8:45 am

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3:15 pm
Various locations in Brighton & Hove

This autumn, enroll at Dragon School and take on a fun-filled outdoor trail inspired by the best-selling picture book Zog written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Taking place across Wakehurst’s beautiful botanic gardens this October, families will take part in five activities based on the story, as little ones learn more about […]

October 18, 2025

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November 2, 2025
10:00 am

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4:30 pm
Wakehurst, Ardingly, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN

Join us for pumpkin-picking fun at our pumpkin patch in West Sussex at Halewick Lane, Sompting, BN15 0NE, next to the A27. Our confirmed dates for pumpkin picking fun in 2025 are 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and 25th-31st October from 10am to 4pm (last entry at 3:30pm). We’ll be in a different field […]

October 4, 2025

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October 31, 2025
10:00 am

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4:00 pm
Sompting Pumpkins,
Halewick Lane,
Sompting, Lancing,
West Sussex,
BN15 0NE

This summer, explore Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft’s remarkable collection of over 20,000 art and craft objects like never before. As we mark 40 years of Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, It Takes a Village invites you to rediscover familiar works, uncover hidden treasures and play a role in shaping the museum’s future. […]

July 5, 2025

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February 1, 2026
10:30 am

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5:00 pm
Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling BN6 8SP

Join us for Little Museum Visitors, a creative, hands-on morning for little ones aged 2 -5. The sessions are packed full of sticking, drawing, storytelling and object discovery. Each workshop has a different theme to keep things fresh and exciting. Sessions are devised and run by early years’ teacher Sarah Hailey-Watts. Please note, that we […]

June 20, 2025

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December 12, 2025
10:30 am

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12:00 pm
Ditchling Museum of Art & Carft, Lodge Hill Lane,
Ditchling,
BN6 8SP

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