Garth Marenghi - This Bursted Earth Book Tour

On Friday, 27 March 2026, the Brighton Dome will host Garth Marenghi for the final leg of his latest literary journey, the This Bursted Earth Book Tour. This appearance at the Concert Hall serves as the conclusion to his current horror trilogy, which began with TerrorTome and continued through Incarcerat. The evening is designed as a hybrid between a traditional book reading and a live comedy performance, focusing on the release of his new title, This Bursted Earth. For those familiar with Marenghi’s work, the event offers a chance to see the author inhabit his persona while introducing the latest terrors he has dreamt up for his fictional characters.

The narrative of the new book centres on Nick Steen, a writer of supernatural fiction who finds himself haunted by recurring visions of a black steeple and strange, threatening lights. These omens suggest a looming catastrophe for the small town of Stalkford, providing the backdrop for the night's performance. The show balances this dark subject matter with the deadpan humour that has defined Marenghi’s career. It is a specific type of storytelling that plays with the tropes of the horror genre, making it a relevant fixture for local fans of both comedy and gothic fiction who are looking for something a bit different on a Friday night.

Logistically, the event starts at 19:30, with doors opening at 18:45 to allow everyone to find their seats in the Concert Hall. Tickets are set at £22.50, and if you are purchasing through the Brighton Dome’s official channels, there is an additional £3.50 booking fee per order. It is important to keep in mind that the show is strictly for those aged 14 and above. For anyone interested in the limited book signing, the venue has set some clear ground rules to manage the crowd. Each person will have roughly one minute with the author before being moved along, ensuring as many people as possible can get their books autographed. Hardback copies of This Bursted Earth will be available for purchase on-site for those who haven't secured a copy in advance.