21 dance shows to see in East Sussex
This festive season, East Sussex's dance scene is abuzz with an array of enchanting shows to get you in the holiday spirit.
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)
Bollyjoy
7 Nov 2026 – 12 Dec 2026
The Horsebridge Arts Centre (Whitstable)
Bollyjoy
31 Oct 2026 – 12 Dec 2026
The Horsebridge Arts Centre (Whitstable)
Dirty Dancing
31 Oct 2026 – 12 Jun 2027
Theatre Royal Brighton
Empower Her: 90s and 00s Dance
4 Nov 2026 – 16 Dec 2026
South East Dance at The Dance Space (Brighton)
Intro Dance Course
1 Dec 2026 – 15 Dec 2026
Marina Studios (Brighton)
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella
1 Dec 2026 – 17 Jan 2027
Theatre Royal Brighton
Millie’s Nightclub
13 Nov 2026 – 18 Dec 2026
White Rock Theatre (Hastings)
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)
RBO Cinema Season 2026-27: The Nutcracker
1 Dec 2026
Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross
RBO: The Nutcracker (Ballet)
1 Dec 2026 – 13 Dec 2026
Depot (Lewes)
Orgazm (Launch Party)
3 Dec 2026
Where Else? (Margate)
A Soulful Christmas
6 Dec 2026
De La Warr Pavilion (Bexhill-on-Sea)
Ballet Nights
9 Dec 2026
Theatre Royal Brighton
FURY vs JOSHUA
11 Dec 2026
Ballin' Maidstone (Kent)
Relive Your Youth Christmas Indoor Festival
12 Dec 2026
Ballin' Maidstone (Kent)
Xmas on the Dancefloor - Starring Strictly's Gorka Márquez
12 Dec 2026
Theatre Royal Brighton
Nutcracker
17 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
Theatre Royal Brighton
Relive Your Youth – The Ultimate 90s & 00s Party
19 Dec 2026
Ballin' Maidstone (Kent)