27 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
9 Nov 2026 – 14 Dec 2026
The Horsebridge Arts Centre (Whitstable)

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

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

Christmas Party
27 Nov 2026 – 21 Dec 2026
The Pavilion (Broadstairs)

Christmas Party Nights
27 Nov 2026 – 21 Dec 2026
The Pavilion (Broadstairs)

Dirty Dancing
24 Nov 2026 – 12 Jun 2027
Theatre Royal Brighton

i f***ing h8 clubbing
13 Nov 2026 – 11 Dec 2026
Green Door Store (Brighton)

Intro Dance Course
1 Dec 2026 – 19 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
14 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
South East Dance at The Dance Space (Brighton)

RBO: The Nutcracker (Ballet)
1 Dec 2026 – 13 Dec 2026
Depot (Lewes)

Orgazm (Launch Party)
3 Dec 2026
Where Else? (Margate)

Age Against The Machine Christmas Special
5 Dec 2026
DUST (Brighton)

A Soulful Christmas
6 Dec 2026
De La Warr Pavilion (Bexhill-on-Sea)

Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer
6 Dec 2026
'The Forum' Live Music Venue (Tunbridge Wells)

Ballet Nights
9 Dec 2026
Theatre Royal Brighton

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

CC-Dance 2026 Annual Show
13 Dec 2026
Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (Brighton)

Christmas Ceilidh
17 Dec 2026
Fabrica (Brighton)

Nutcracker
17 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
Theatre Royal Brighton

Mobius Loop + Lou Noble-Delaney
20 Dec 2026
Lewes Con Club

Let’s All Dance Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
21 Dec 2026
Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (Brighton)

New Year's Eve
31 Dec 2026
The Pavilion (Broadstairs)

New Year's Eve 2026
31 Dec 2026
Revolution Brighton

New Year’s Eve Fabrica Fundraiser
31 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Fabrica (Brighton)