A vibrant Grade II Listed building and dynamic cultural venue just outside the city centre of Brighton and Hove. It hosts a variety of events including live music, theatre, comedy, dance, and film. The main space has a capacity of 300-500 and the venue also includes production facilities and art/photography galleries. It is a beloved neighbourhood hub for boundary-pushing live performance, revitalised by the creators of STOMP.
A live immersive performance transforming Fritz Lang's 1927 silent masterpiece Metropolis with a live band, original music, and powerful vocals.
Award-winning wine expert and author Tom Gilbey presents his live show, combining humor, wine knowledge, and audience participation in an accessible, non-snobbish format.
A performance by the Drag Race star and Masterchef contestant Ginger Johnson, featuring comedy and cabaret in her new show 'Show Pony'.
A delightful family concert with Nick Cope featuring favourite songs, accompanied by his guitar and stunning animations.
A relaxed evening of soulful songs and wine tastings curated and hosted by singer-songwriter Sylvie Lewis.
Jason Byrne celebrates 30 years of his comedy career with a high-energy stand-up show featuring surreal tangents and improvisation.
Concert by Dominic Miller, best known as Sting's longtime guitarist, offering fresh, jazz-infused reinterpretations of Sting and Police classics alongside his own catalogue.
Experimental jazz trio Mammal Hands perform live at The Old Market, featuring tracks from their album 'Circadia'.
Canadian musician and producer Devin Townsend performs his 'Metamorphosis - Solo Tour 2026' in an intimate one-man show at The Old Market.
A multimedia live show by the Orwell Prize-winning author exploring the intersection of creativity, class, and the modern trauma industry.
Political commentator Sam Freedman presents his bestselling investigation into the state of British institutions, followed by a Q&A session.
Talk by John Kampfner on the state of Britain, the NHS, housing and social care, based on his book 'Braver New World'.
Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt discusses his vision for Britain's economic future and his book 'Can We Be Rich Again?' as part of the Brighton & Hove Speakers Festival.
A candid conversation with Jeremy Corbyn, who served as Leader of the Labour Party from 2015 to 2020, reflecting on his political life and career.
A talk by Rachel Millward on her unconventional path into politics, presented by the Brighton & Hove Speakers Festival, with a Q&A session to follow.
Jack Rooke presents his acclaimed comedy-theatre show 'Good Grief', a retrospective of his debut work co-written with his Nan, exploring themes of grief, ambition, and class.
A performance by acclaimed Scottish singer Eddi Reader, known as 'Scotland's greatest living female voice', at The Old Market.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Kristin Hersh performs a solo concert in Brighton as part of her 2026 tour.
A collaborative concert by the New Note Orchestra and the Wham Jam Thank You Ma'am Community Choir, marking the ancient festival of Samhain with haunting harmonies and original arrangements.
Comedian Michael Spicer brings his new satirical stage show, Hope All's Well, to The Old Market in Brighton.
Electronic music artist Max Cooper performs his immersive 3D and AV live show as part of his Feeling Is Structure Tour.
Electronic music performance by Rival Consoles featuring his album 'Landscape from Memory' in an immersive audio-visual live show.
A community dance show by Echo Performing Arts CIC that blends dance, animation and film to explore human identity and cultural expression.
Stand-up comedy night featuring Angela Barnes alongside local Brighton comedians Anthony Ayton and Joe Foster, with proceeds supporting local NHS hospitals.
World premiere of composer Nicholas de Carlo's work Anatom, performed by The Modulus Quartet, at The Old Market.
A long-form ambient film and live music work by Julian Deane and Woodchester Piano Company, blending documentary, meditation and immersive soundscapes.
Night-time edition of the Lightworks series featuring DJs and artists, exploring music, creativity and wellbeing in a shared experience.
A boundary-pushing, 360-degree audio-visual experience pairing live real-time hi-def visuals synced to music with surround-sound audio.
A radical mis-remembering of Nirvana's iconic 1993 MTV Unplugged concert, blending theatre and grunge to explore identity and self-expression.
A work in progress comedy show by Daniel Kitson, described as an evolving performance piece.
A bold, immersive pre-Pride celebration featuring dance, drag, and community activities, transforming The Old Market into a space of queer creativity and activism.
ThirdSpace Theatre presents a double bill of youth theatre productions featuring the classic Lord of the Flies and a modern reinterpretation of the Greek tragedy Antigone.
Jazz musician Yoni Mayraz performs live, blending jazz, 90s hip-hop, and electronic textures.
A three-day whisky festival featuring an expo, tastings, masterclasses, and bar takeovers across Brighton and Hove.
Performance by the Jam Tarts Indie Choir featuring a selection of songs, suitable for all ages.
An evening combining poetry and improvised jazz, featuring explosive interludes and a wildcard slot for performers.
