Daniel Kitson - Thrum

Daniel Kitson is bringing his new show, Thrum, to the Brighton Dome this September. He will be performing at the Corn Exchange on Thursday 17th September and Friday 18th September 2026. This run is part of a large-scale national tour that spans more than 30 towns and cities throughout the autumn. It is a significant moment for his followers, as the artist has noted in his own communications that this is his first substantial tour since 2013. Having him back on the road for such an extensive series of dates is a notable development for those who have followed his work over the last decade.

As for what to expect on stage, Kitson describes Thrum as a performance that includes music, which he says will be present more or less throughout the entire show. He also promises at least two funny voices and more than three jokes. The official synopsis provided for the show is characteristically abstract and poetic, offering a glimpse into the themes he is exploring. It lists a series of specific, seemingly disconnected images: the permanence of a potted plant, a woman on a train, a massive tree currently in storage on a farm in Kent, and the smell of tobacco. He also frames the show around the concept of deliberately making things much harder than they actually need to be. It sounds like the kind of thoughtful, slightly off-kilter performance that his audience has come to expect, blending humour with these specific, observational details.

If you are planning to attend, the show starts at 19:30 on both nights, with doors opening at 18:45. Tickets are priced at £15.00. If you are a member of the Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival, you can save £2 on the full-price ticket, though you will need to log in to your account to apply that discount. The show is recommended for those aged 16 and over, and anyone under 14 will need to be accompanied by an adult. It is a straightforward setup for what sounds like a fairly complex and layered performance, and it is worth noting that this is a ticketed event.