13 talks, readings and book events
East Sussex's literary scene is buzzing with book clubs, stand-up comedy and poetry readings that'll keep you talking long after the lights go down.


Citizens Advice
4 Nov 2026 – 7 Jul 2027
Whitstable Umbrella Community Support centre

Comic Club
12 Nov 2026 – 8 Apr 2027
The Horsebridge Arts Centre (Whitstable)

Courses
7 Nov 2026 – 13 Jun 2027
Depot (Lewes)
Dan Schreiber – This Changes Everything
21 Nov 2026 – 2 May 2027
Komedia Brighton
Jim White + Ben De La Cour
26 Nov 2026 – 4 May 2027
Komedia Brighton

Last-minute dates
7 Nov 2026 – 11 Jul 2027
Pelham House (Lewes)

Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny
15 Nov 2026 – 17 Jun 2027
Theatre Royal Brighton

Pay What You Can, everyday at Charleston in Lewes
8 Nov 2026 – 11 Apr 2027
Charleston (Lewes)

John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
6 Apr 2027
The Granville Theatre (Ramsgate)

Mellors, Coco - Grenade
7 Apr 2027
Resident Music (Brighton)

Music by Tarrega, Sainz de la Maza and Llobet accompanied by the poetry of Leonard Cohen, Irving Layton and Lorca
18 Apr 2027
Kino-Teatr (St Leonards-on-Sea)

London Mavericks Netball Super League (2)
24 Apr 2027
Brighton Centre

Biscuit of Destiny
30 Apr 2027
Komedia Brighton