Brighton Dome announces Christmas 2026 programme with shows, concerts and comedy
Brighton Dome has unveiled its festive calendar, featuring theatre productions, musical performances and comedy nights across December.
Theatre and family shows
Brighton Dome's Concert Hall will stage eight performances of Circa's Duck Pond, described as an innovative take on Swan Lake and The Ugly Duckling, from 23 to 24 December and 26 to 28 December. The production is suitable for ages five and up.
Stuff and Nonsense Theatre will present The Adventures of the Little Red Hen from 22 to 24 December in the Corn Exchange, combining puppetry, live music and comedy for younger audiences.
Ceilidh the Musical will run in the Corn Exchange from 15 to 20 December, offering an immersive experience that blends storytelling, music and dance.
Musical performances
The Concert Hall will screen The Snowman on 19 December with a live orchestral soundtrack. Brighton Festival Chorus and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will perform their annual Christmas concert on 13 December, featuring carols and Christmas songs.
The Purcell Singers will stage a Christmas concert in the Corn Exchange on 29 November, whilst Gaudete! brings festive folk music to the Studio Theatre on 11 December.
The One Voice Festival of Singing will bring together more than 2,200 young singers for performances across Brighton and Hove and East Sussex. The festival is produced by Create Music, part of Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival and Glyndebourne, in partnership with De La Warr Pavilion.
Comedy and entertainment
Brighton's Big Drag Pageant returns on 10 December to showcase the city's alternative drag scene. Brighton Gay Men's Chorus will stage a festive concert on 12 December centred on a humorous camp murder mystery.
Organoke on 18 December will feature Brighton's rapping pensioner Ida Barr leading a night of organ-accompanied Christmas karaoke.
The Choir with No Name Brighton will perform their Big Christmas Singalong on 15 December. Live at Christmas on 20 December will feature comedy stars including David O'Doherty and Sara Pascoe.
Additional events
Brighton Dome's Foyer will host the Etsy Christmas Fair on 5 December, featuring stalls from over 90 local designers, artists and makers. Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival will also take part in The Big Give's Christmas Challenge, raising money towards bursaries for Create Music students.
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