Sanctum Sanctorium - The Darkside of the 80's

On Saturday, 19th September 2026, Concorde 2 will be hosting Sanctum Sanctorium - The Darkside of the 80's, an evening dedicated to the goth and alternative rock movements. The event centres on a live performance by Sanctum Sanctorium, a six-piece band that focuses on the music and aesthetic of the 1980s underground scene. For those familiar with the history of Brighton’s music venues, the seafront location on Madeira Drive provides a familiar backdrop for a show that revisits the era of leather jackets and heavy eyeliner. It is a tribute to a specific period of music history, aiming to recreate the atmosphere of the original clubs and concerts from that decade through a faithful musical and visual presentation.

The band’s setlist is built around the hits of several influential groups, including The Cult, The Sisters of Mercy, and Siouxsie & The Banshees. You can expect to hear renditions of tracks such as "She Sells Sanctuary", "This Corrosion", and "Bela Lugosi’s Dead", as well as material from The Cure, Bauhaus, and Killing Joke. The performance is designed to be visually and aurally accurate to the source material, using smoke machines and period-accurate costumes to mirror the original stage presence of these bands. The six members of the group work to replicate the specific textures of songs like "Love like Blood", focusing on the technical details and the attitude that defined the goth and alternative rock sound.

Regarding the logistics for the night, doors are scheduled to open at 19:00. The event is a paid show, and while links for booking tickets through platforms like AXS are already active, the specific ticket price is currently listed as 'TBC'. This is a standard Saturday night setup for the Concorde 2, catering to fans of the genre and those who follow the 80s alternative scene. The focus remains on the musical recreation and the specific subculture of that time, providing a space for those who appreciate the darker, more atmospheric side of the decade's rock music to hear these songs played live in a local setting.