Events & Listings in Sussex

Every day there's a host of events taking place in venues and attractions across Sussex. For music, literature, theatre, opera, cabaret, comedy, classical music and contemporary dance, Arts in Sussex helps you find out what's on where and when.

To plan your cultural calendar, arrange a last-minute night out, or simply browse to see what's coming up, you can search by event type, date, keyword or location. Arts in Sussex does the rest.

	Inspired Mosaics Courses at Ath, Liz of Inspired Mosaics Workshop - 15 Mar - 7 Dec 2008 Join our fantastic mosaic making courses, weekends and summer school in our Brighton & Hove workshop throughout the year. more info
	Brighton Treasure Hunt at Brighton Treasure Hunt Outdoor - 27 Mar 2008 - 27 Mar 2009 Ready-set hunt lasting c. two hours. Route starts in the Royal Pavilion Gardens, then through to explore the eccentric, winding Brighton Lanes. We then head down to the seafront, and finish up on Brighton Pier. more info
	Chinese Whispers at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Exhibition - 3 May - 2 Nov 2008 Some of the most rare and opulent examples of Chinoiserie design, gathered from private, public and royal collections for display in both the Museum and the Royal Pavilion, means 24-hour security more info
	The Music Man at Chichester Festival Theatre Theatre - 7.30pm 23 Jun - 30 Aug 2008 Brian Conley stars in the American classic as fraudster ‘Professor’ Harold Hill. more info
	Arena Portfolios at The Independent Photographers Gallery Exhibition - 11.00am - 4.00pm 22 Jul - 30 Aug 2008 11.00am - 4.00pm 22 Jul - 30 Aug 2008 Exhibition of works by respected photographic group, Arena Photographers. more info
	Arena Portfolios at The Independent Photographers Gallery Exhibition - 11.00am - 4.00pm 22 Jul - 30 Aug 2008 11.00am - 4.00pm 22 Jul - 30 Aug 2008 Exhibition of works by respected photographic group, Arena Photographers. more info
	Take Six at Hop Gallery Exhibition - 10.00am - 5.00pm 21 Aug - 2 Sep 2008 Six artists come together for this exhibition as part of the ARTWAVE festival more info
	"Create" at Artwave Festival Exhibition - 11.00am - 5.00pm 23 Aug - 7 Sep 2008 An event not to be missed - an exhibition by local artists and makers something for all the family! more info
	Place: Sight & Sounds at Chequer Mead Exhibition - 10.00am 29 Aug - 3 Sep 2008 more info
	Contemporary Craft Show at Pashley Manor Gardens at The Sussex Guild Arts & Crafts Shop Exhibition - 10.00am - 5.00pm 30-31 Aug 2008 Visitors can enjoy meeting makers of ceramics, furniture, hand blown & stained glass, silverware, leather bags, contemporary metalwork, exquisite jewellery and an array of framed textile art. more info
	Jasmin Vardimon Dance Company - Yesterday at Brighton Dome Dance - 8.00pm 2 Sep 2008 World premiere of Yesterday more info
	Good Impressions - Paddock Printmakers at Hop Gallery Exhibition - 10.00am - 5.00pm 4-16 Sep 2008 New work by the Paddock Printmakers more info
	Back to Broadway at Brighton Dome Dance - 7.30pm 6 Sep 2008 more info
	Camille O'Sullivan at Brighton Dome Music - 8.00pm 6 Sep 2008 more info
	CM Lunchtime Concerts:The Morrick Ensemble at Chequer Mead Classical - 1.30pm - 2.15pm 9 Sep 2008 Presented by Chequer Mead Classical Lunchtime Concert Series. more info
	Waterstones Book Group at Olympos Entertains at Clair Hall Literature - 7.00pm 15 Sep 2008 Description This friendly and warm book group invite you to join them for an informal discussion about books and their authors over a hot drink. Organised by staff from Waterstones, Haywards Heath the evening seeks to re-connect people with their love of literature. more info
	Prints and Drawings - Victor Bowley at Hop Gallery Exhibition - 10.30am - 5.00pm 18-29 Sep 2008 Minimalist work by this Seaford based artist more info
	Brighton Art Fair at Brighton Dome Exhibition - 19-21 Sep 2008 A high quality, accessible and eclectic art fair with individual artists selling work of a wide mix of media and styles direct to the public. more info
	Don't Let The Pigeon Stay up Late! at Brighton Dome Children's - 19-20 Sep 2008 A show full of feathers and fun for children aged 3+ more info
	Un:Plugged Open Mic Night at Olympos Entertains at Clair Hall Music - 7.45pm 19 Sep 2008 This acoustic open mic session opens its doors again to local musicians, giving performers the chance to showcase their talent in front of a live and welcoming audience. Hosted by Reuban, previous sessions have been popular with both performers and audiences alike; so book your seats early! more info
	Van Morrison at Brighton Dome Music - 8.00pm 19 Sep 2008 Kennedy Street Enterprises presents Van Morrison in concert more info
	UK Guns N Roses at Olympos Entertains at Martlets Hall Music - 8.00pm 20 Sep 2008 UK Guns N’ Roses returns to Martlets Hall following a spectacular debut show last year, which showed why they are regarded as one of the country’s top tribute bands. more info
	Circus Oz 30th Birthday Bash at Brighton Dome Theatre - 7.30pm 24-26 Sep 2008 Australia's premier circus ensemble celebrate their 30th Birthday more info
	Comedy Club at Olympos Entertains at Clair Hall Comedy - 8.00pm 25 Sep - 20 Nov 2008 Haywards Heath’s very own comedy club continues to bring the best and funniest comedy acts to your doorstep – putting a smile on your face every month! more info
	Angika Dance Company - Cypher at Brighton Dome Dance - 8.00pm 26 Sep 2008 To mark its tenth anniversary, leading British Indian dance company Angika presents Cypher, a celebration of the ancient classical dance form of Bharata Natyam. more info
	Clair Hall Drama Club at Olympos Entertains at Clair Hall Children's - 9.30am 27 Sep 2008 Professional drama teacher Jo Horsley provides a fun-packed experience for kids aged 5-7years that will stimulate children’s imaginations, build confidence and develop creativity and expression through drama, movement, dance and singing. more info
	The Sun Has Got His Hat On at Olympos Entertains at Clair Hall Children's - 2.00pm 27 Sep 2008 Blue Sky Theatre Company returns for another fantastic musical production for children aged 2-5 years. more info
	Contrasting Colour Collection at Hop Gallery Exhibition - 10.00am - 5.00pm 2-14 Oct 2008 Colourful exhibition including photographs and paintings more info
	Harriet Logan/Unveiled at The Independent Photographers Gallery Exhibition - 10.00am - 4.00pm 3 Oct - 15 Nov 2008 Exhibition funded by National Lottery through Arts Council England, of Award winning photographer Harriet Logans, documentary images of the women in Afghanistan, during and after Taliban rule. Curated by Julian Stallabrass as part of the Brighton Photo Biennial. more info
	Animals & Friends Feat Spencer Davies at Olympos Entertains at Martlets Hall Music - 7.30pm 5 Oct 2008 For the first time ever, two of the most influential forerunners of Sixties British rock, rhythm & blues come together in a ‘live’ on stage tour playing their incredible catalogue of unforgettable chart hits that have made them household names. more info
	Mercury at Olympos Entertains at Martlets Hall Music - 8.00pm 10 Oct 2008 Joseph Lee Jackson portrays Freddie Mercury beautifully with his powerful vocal range and with his stage interpretation he adds a totally new dimension to Queen over any other tribute show. more info
	THE DRAWING ROOM- Third Age Artists at Crypt Gallery Exhibition - 11.00am - 5.00pm 11-25 Oct 2008 Part of the 2008 BIG DRAW more info
	London Philharmonic Orchestra at Eastbourne Theatres Classical - 3.00pm 12 Oct 2008 Bernstein Overture, Candide Copland Appalachian Spring Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue Barber Adagio for Strings Bernstein West Side Story, Symphonic Dances Carl Davis conductor Louis Schwizgebel-Wang piano more info
	The Johnny Cash Story at Olympos Entertains at Martlets Hall Music - 7.30pm 12 Oct 2008 Johnny Cash performed well over 500 songs including classics such as ‘I Walk the Line’ the captivating ‘Ring of Fire’ and the award winning ‘The Man Comes Around’. more info
	CM Lunchtime Concerts:Ashley Hands and Laura Snowden - Classical Guitar at Chequer Mead Classical - 1.30pm - 2.15pm 14 Oct 2008 Presented by Chequer Mead Classical Lunchtime Concert Series. more info
	Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me at The Barn Theatre Visual arts - 7.45pm 15-18 Oct 2008 "Three men - three nationalities - a single cell." As well as being an intense theatrical experience, Someone Who'll Watch Over Me is thought-provoking, moving and sharply funny. more info
	Talk - Harriet Logan at The Independent Photographers Gallery Other - 2.00pm 23 Oct 2008 Harriet Logan talks about her time in Afghanistan when working under cover to record the lives of the Afghan women under Taliban rule. more info
	How to listen to music with greater perception at West Dean College and Gardens Music - 2.30pm 1 Nov 2008 A fascinating afternoon with International conductor John Gibbons, Principal Conductor of Worthing Symphony Orchestra. Musical examples abound, as well as humour, discussion and thought-provoking analysis and comment. Perfect for anyone intimidated by classical music! more info
	CM Lunchtime Concerts: Objects of Desire - Tenor and Piano at Chequer Mead Classical - 1.30pm - 2.15pm 2 Nov 2008 Presented by Chequer Mead Classical Lunchtime Concert Series. more info
	London Philharmonic Orchestra at Eastbourne Theatres Classical - 3.00pm 2 Nov 2008 Tchaikovsky Fantasy Overture, Romeo and Juliet Chopin Piano Concerto 2 Prokofiev Ballet Suite, Romeo and Juliet more info
	London Philharmonic Orchestra at Brighton Dome Classical - 7.30pm 8 Nov 2008 Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto 2 Tchaikovsky Suite 3 Gennadi Rozhdestvensky conductor Viktoria Postnikova piano more info
	MADE 08 - Brighton's Design and Craft Fair at Brighton Dome Exhibition - 21-23 Nov 2008 Now in its third year MADE 08 showcases the best designer-makers in the UK, across all disciplines enabling the public to purchase high spec, contemporary work direct from the makers. more info
	Connections - Art and the Environment at West Dean College and Gardens Other - 2.00pm 23 Nov 2008 A talk by land artist Chris Drury and public art consultant Frances Lord more info
	London Philharmonic Orchestra at Brighton Dome Classical - 7.30pm 10 Jan 2009 Rossini Overture, William Tell Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez Tchaikovsky Symphony 4 Michal Dworzynski conductor Milos Karadaglic guitar more info
	London Philharmonic Orchestra at Eastbourne Theatres Classical - 3.00pm 11 Jan 2009 Rossini Overture, William Tell Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez Tchaikovsky Symphony 4 Michal Dworzynski conductor Milos Karadaglic guitar more info
	London Philharmonic Orchestra at Eastbourne Theatres Classical - 3.00pm 8 Feb 2009 Nicolai Overture, The Merry Wives of Windsor Rachmaninov Piano Concerto 2 Tchaikovsky Symphony 5 Nicholas Milton conductor Andrei Korobeinikov piano more info
	London Philharmonic Orchestra at Brighton Dome Classical - 7.30pm 7 Mar 2009 Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto 1 Berlioz Symphonie fantastique Yan Pascal Tortelier conductor Simon Trpceski piano more info
	London Philharmonic Orchestra at Brighton Dome Classical - 7.30pm 18 Apr 2009 Grieg Peer Gynt Suite 1 Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Sibelius Symphony 2 Tadaaki Otaka conductor Matthew Trusler violin more info
	London Philharmonic Orchestra at Eastbourne Theatres Classical - 3.00pm 10 May 2009 Beethoven Overture, Leonore 3 Mozart Violin Concerto 5 in A, K219 (Turkish) Dvorák Symphony 8 Simon Streatfeild conductor Kolbjørn Holthe violin more info
	London Philharmonic Orchestra at Eastbourne Theatres Classical - 3.00pm 7 Jun 2009 Beethoven Overture, Egmont Beethoven Piano Concerto 3 Brahms Symphony 1 Ralf Sochaczewsky conductor Finghin Collins piano more info