43 dance shows to see in East Sussex
Get ready to groove in East Sussex, where ballet and burlesque meet karaoke and cabaret in a dance scene that's truly one of a kind.

40+ Contemporary Dance
2 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
The Horsebridge Arts Centre (Whitstable)

Artist Hot Desking
2 Nov 2026 – 16 Dec 2026
South East Dance at The Dance Space (Brighton)

Ballet Foundations
1 Nov 2026 – 3 Nov 2026
Marina Studios (Brighton)

Bollyjoy
31 Oct 2026 – 12 Dec 2026
The Horsebridge Arts Centre (Whitstable)

Cheesy Bingo Party
2 Nov 2026
Assembly Hall Theatre (Tunbridge Wells)

Dirty Dancing
31 Oct 2026 – 12 Jun 2027
Theatre Royal Brighton

Jive Talkin
2 Nov 2026
Assembly Hall Theatre (Tunbridge Wells)

MyCharleston
2 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
South East Dance at The Dance Space (Brighton)

Opportunities to take part
29 Oct 2026 – 24 Dec 2026
South East Dance at The Dance Space (Brighton)

Susan Calman: Tall Tales
2 Nov 2026
The Granville Theatre (Ramsgate)

Susan Calman: Tall Tales
2 Nov 2026
Assembly Hall Theatre (Tunbridge Wells)

The Nutcracker
2 Nov 2026
Assembly Hall Theatre (Tunbridge Wells)

Twisted Spurs – Line Dancing
2 Nov 2026 – 30 Nov 2026
Polegate Community Association

Brendan Cole and James Jordan - Rebels of the Dance Floor
3 Nov 2026
Assembly Hall Theatre (Tunbridge Wells)

The Brown Suite
3 Nov 2026 – 4 Nov 2026
Theatre Royal Brighton

Commercial Dance
4 Nov 2026 – 25 Nov 2026
Marina Studios (Brighton)

Empower Her: 90s and 00s Dance
4 Nov 2026 – 16 Dec 2026
South East Dance at The Dance Space (Brighton)

Line Dancing
5 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026
The Alexander Centre (Faversham)

Siren Collective
5 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026
Marina Studios (Brighton)

Stories - The Tap Dance Sensation
5 Nov 2026
Theatre Royal Brighton

test plan & Ceremony East Coast
5 Nov 2026
Where Else? (Margate)

Italia Conti presents Override
6 Nov 2026 – 7 Nov 2026
Theatre Royal Brighton

Massaoke Sing The Musicals
6 Nov 2026
White Rock Theatre (Hastings)

The Boot Factory Sessions
6 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026
Artist Residence Brighton

What's Love Got To Do With It? A Tribute To Tina Turner
6 Nov 2026
Theatre Royal Brighton

Bollyjoy
7 Nov 2026 – 12 Dec 2026
The Horsebridge Arts Centre (Whitstable)

DREAMBOYS – BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
7 Nov 2026
Ballin' Maidstone (Kent)

Come Alive: Echo Performing Arts CIC
8 Nov 2026
The Old Market (Hove)

Ballroom & Biscuits
9 Nov 2026
Theatre Royal Brighton

Ballroom & Bubbles
9 Nov 2026
Theatre Royal Brighton

Alex Wingate Ballroom and Line Dancing
12 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026
The Tenterden Club

Philosophy of the World
12 Nov 2026
The Old Market (Hove)

The Renowned Billy Waters
12 Nov 2026
Depot (Lewes)

Flowers & Friendship Bracelets
14 Nov 2026
Theatre Royal Brighton

Molly Winklers Dance Out
15 Nov 2026
The Crown (Hastings)

Rhythm of the Dance Christmas Special
15 Nov 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Theatre Royal Brighton

Smile it's Christmas!
15 Nov 2026
Theatre Royal Brighton

Ballet Brighton: Clara’s Dream
21 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026
The Old Market (Hove)

Bongo's Bingo - Christmas Special
21 Nov 2026
White Rock Theatre (Hastings)

Three Score Dance Takeover Day
22 Nov 2026
Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (Brighton)
DANSING 2026
25 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026
The Queen’s Hall (Cranbrook)

Movers Ballet and Contemporary Dance
26 Nov 2026
Theatre Royal Brighton
Back In Time: A Tribute To The 80’s with Murdoch’s Crazy Eyes
27 Nov 2026
Komedia Brighton