December 2024 is set to unfold with a series of exhilarating events at the Brighton Centre, promising a memorable end to the year. From the soulful anthems of IDLES to the iconic hits of Paul Heaton and the electrifying energy of Pete Tong's Ibiza Classics, there’s something for every music lover. Add to that a sprinkle of festive cheer with live performances of 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' and 'Elf The Musical,' and you have a month packed with unforgettable experiences. Dive into the details of Brighton’s ultimate December lineup.

Festive Spectacle at the Brighton Centre: A December to Remember

The Brighton Centre is set to host an eclectic mix of events in early 2025, promising an exhilarating cultural ride for attendees. From the majestic harmonies of Queen Extravaganza celebrating 50 years of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' to the soulful tunes of Gregory Porter, and the laughter-inducing stand-up of Katherine Ryan, there’s something for every art enthusiast. With ten diverse events lined up, including international dance spectacles and spectacular music tours, Brighton becomes the cultural hub you won’t want to miss.

Brighton's 2025 Cultural Extravaganza: A Journey Through Music, Comedy, and Dance

The Brighton Centre is gearing up for an unforgettable 2025 with an impressive lineup of events that are set to captivate audiences with a wide array of entertainment. From the comedic genius of Katherine Ryan to the rhythmic allure of the Majestic Dance Tournament, and the soulful sounds of Gregory Porter, this venue promises a year of diverse and exciting performances. Let's dive into the detailed rundown of what's on offer, featuring renowned artists and stellar performances that cater to every taste.

Brighton Centre's 2025 Lineup: Comedy, Music, and Dance in the Spotlight

As spring blooms in 2025, The Brighton Centre is set to be the heart of an exhilarating musical journey. From the dramatic storytelling of 'Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds' featuring Max George and Maisie Smith, to the soulful melodies of Gabrielle's biggest UK tour, the lineup promises unforgettable experiences. Not to be missed are performances by jazz sensation Gregory Porter and the return of rock icons From The Jam. This season, The Brighton Centre becomes a melting pot of genres, celebrating music's timeless allure.

The Brighton Centre: A Spectacular Spring of Iconic Music and Memories

Prepare to be swept away by a rich tapestry of musical events coming to the Brighton Centre in 2025. From the beloved tale of 'The War of The Worlds' brought to life by Max George and Maisie Smith, to the iconic sounds of Michael Ball & Alfie Boe, Gabrielle’s unprecedented tour, and Gregory Porter's soulful jazz, this series promises an exceptional blend of performances. Join us as we delve into the details of each event and explore the artistry behind these unforgettable shows.

Brighton's Musical Mosaic: A Celebration of Diverse Sounds and Talents

Few bands have enjoyed the success and longevity of Simply Red. With over 60 million albums sold worldwide, five UK #1 albums, 1.8 billion streams across streaming platforms worldwide, and over 1 million YouTube subscribers, Simply Red remain one of the UK’s most successful and well-loved bands. Their 1991 classic Stars was the best-selling album for two years running in Britain and Europe, and all 13 of Simply Red’s studio albums, including their latest release ‘Time’, have been UK Top 10’s.

Simply Red

The Brighton Centre

Designed as a tongue-in-cheek rocked-up light-hearted ABBA satire, the show rapidly achieved worldwide cult status with critical acclaim. Björn Again, now in its 37th year, having amassed 5,500 performances in 75 countries and having grossed world-wide over £45 Million. Additionally, over 100 international musicians and vocalists and 400 technical crew/support staff have been part of the show.

Björn Again

From Wham! all the way through to the diverse eras of George’s hugely successful solo career, including timeless hits like ‘Careless Whisper’, ‘Faith’, ‘I’m Your Man’, ‘Club Tropicana’, and so many more, the show tells the story of George Michael in the vast repertoire of songs that made him an icon to so many.

Rob Lamberti presents Perfectly George

Audiences will be transported to Taylor Swift’s world as they sing along to timeless classics like "Love Story," "Blank Space," and "Shake It Off." With stunning replica costume changes, captivating storytelling, and incredible dancers, that ensures an unforgettable ‘Eras Tour’ experience for fans of all ages.

Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift

Together they recreate the timeless hits Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’, Buffalo Soldier, Get Up Stand Up, I Shot the Sheriff  and many more reggae classics.

Legend The Music of Bob Marley

Billy Ocean had enjoyed chart success with a pair of #2 hits prior to ‘Suddenly’ (‘Love Really Hurts Without You’, ‘Red Light Spells Danger’) but this record catapulted him to new heights. Its lead single ‘Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)’ raced to #1 in the States and #6 in the UK, with the follow-ups ‘Loverboy’ and the title track also international smash hits. The album was similarly successful, leading to his first Top 10 album positions in both the UK and US, while ‘Caribbean Queen’ would later be rewarded with a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Performance.

Billy Ocean

"The Waterboys live for the experience of playing, of feeling our music evolve and grow with each consecutive concert.  Nothing makes us happier than seeing a long list of dates like these.  How will the music change?  What will happen that's never happened before? How much fun and thrills can we and the audiences have? Come and join us!"

The Waterboys

The performers authentic take on the trio’s clothes, style and moves showcase five decades of the Brothers Gibb's success as rock and disco legends, while audiences groove to their memorable music and are immersed in the disco era.

The Australian Bee Gees Show

Backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians, the set list for this show will feature new songs alongside career-spanning favourites. By exceeding his own vertiginously high artistic goals, Bonamassa has shattered all expectations with 27 #1 Billboard Blues Albums (more than any other artist in history). Bonamassa’s career in the music industry has built steadily over the years and continues to gain momentum.

Joe Bonamassa

Olly said. “Celebrating 15 unbelievable years doing what I love best will be truly special. But to top it off I’m taking a band with me who I was obsessed with in my  college years, BLUE! No doubt the pranks and banter will be free-flowing but most importantly it’s going to be a great night for the fans to enjoy, I can’t wait.”

Olly Murs

Gregory has become one of the most successful jazz vocalists of his generation. With a voice that has been described as "liquid gold," Gregory Porter has captivated audiences around the world with his soulful baritone and deeply emotional performances. His unique blend of jazz, soul, and gospel has earned him critical acclaim and huge global success. Gregory’s return to the UK is a testament to his enduring appeal and his status as one of the most important voices in contemporary music.

Gregory Porter

From the Jam were formed in 2006 when Russell Hastings and Rick Buckler (ex-The Jam drummer), who were touring as The Gift, joined forces with Bruce Foxton (ex-The Jam bassist and songwriter), to form From The Jam. Russell Hastings has been the only frontman to work with both Rick Buckler and Bruce Foxton since Paul Weller.

From The Jam

After selling-out all 32 nights during last year’s ‘30 Years of Dreaming’ tour, Gabrielle now announces an even bigger run of shows for 2025. Her biggest ever UK tour will come to a selection of the nation’s biggest arenas. Gabrielle will also be joined by very special guest Tunde of Lighthouse Family on all dates.

Gabrielle

“It's a song that was used for the 2012 London Olympics,” begins Ball. “We’re proud of where we're from. Proud of this country, of being British and welcoming people home. And welcoming people into our home,” Boe adds pointedly, “is something that I think is important.”

Michael Ball & Alfie Boe

Max George & Maisie Smith are confirmed to play Parson Nathaniel & Beth. Love blossomed on Strictly, now Max & Maisie become the first ever real-life couple to play married pair in iconic musical. Also announced, Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds playing the role of The Artilleryman.

Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds

A  6-day Dance Festival featuring top-class International dancers from all over the World. Events included are Professional and Amateur Latin American and Ballroom Styles, plus, Exhibition, Smooth and Rhythm Dancing.

Majestic Dance Tournament

Katherine is the creator and Star of Netflix’s smash hit The Duchess along with two global Netflix comedy specials: In Trouble and Glitter Room as well as 2022’s Missus on Sky / Now TV. She also hosted Backstage With Katherine Ryan for Amazon Prime and starred in Sky’s Romantic Getaway with Romesh Ranganathan.

Katherine Ryan

Aptly named 'A Hangover You Don't Deserve 20th Anniversary Tour', Bowling For Soup will be playing the album in full, plus a host of other hits from their 30-year career. Having wowed enormous crowds once again with their first Download Festival performances since 2014, BFS are delighted to be planning a full tour in their home-away-from-home here in the UK. If that's not enough exciting news, BFS are bringing Teenage Dirtbag creators Wheatus and rapidly rising Florida pop punk outfit Magnolia Park with them to make this the party of the year!

Bowling For Soup

23 years since the critically acclaimed album, 'Born To Do It' changed his life, Craig David has since catapulted back into the charts and into the nation’s hearts with a string of chart hits and a Number 1 album marking the beginning of his triumphant return Craig has since leapt from strength to strength on our airwaves and has been unavoidable on our TV screens and on the live circuit ever since.

Craig David

With musicians hand-picked by Roger Taylor and a show produced by the original Queen stars, Queen Extravaganza: Celebrating 50 years of Bohemian Rhapsody will visit 25 venues across the UK and Ireland in early 2025 including a date at Brighton Centre on Friday January 31.

Queen Extravaganza

Locked inside her magic chamber, an Evil Queen keeps a watchful eye over her beautiful step daughter Snow White who has just turned eighteen. When the Queen’s faithful mucky-mouthed Mirror, informs her she no longer is the fairest-of-them all, she concocts her malevolent plan - to take Snow White deep into the Doggers Wood, and make sure she is never seen again.

Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens

The London Concert Orchestra, conducted by Anthony Inglis, will perform epic scores celebrating two of the greatest film music composers of all time including:

The Music of Zimmer Vs Williams

This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life with favourite songs you will know and love, including – All I Want for Christmas is you, Last Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Stay another Day, Let it Snow, White Christmas, Do They Know it's Christmas,  A Winters Tale, Merry Xmas Everybody and many many more.

Step Into Christmas

Sixty years ago the Beatles debut feature-length film A Hard Day’s Night became a huge critical and commercial success, even being nominated for two Academy Awards. The following year in 1965 their second film Help!, this one in colour, received similar glowing plaudits. The group was hailed as a modern-day Marx Brothers and their director, Dick Lester, credited with ‘fathering’ the MTV pop video culture that was to come.

The Bootleg Beatles

The show is produced and directed by legendary panto and musical comedy producer Jon Conway, for The World’s Biggest Productions Limited. With a book by Bob Martin and Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers and Hairspray) and an original score of great songs by Matt Sklar and Chad Beguelin that has delighted audiences on both Broadway and the West End. As Buddy might say, “you’d have to be cotton-headed ninny muggins” to miss this feel-good festive extravaganza. 

Elf The Musical

The Muppets perform Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Gonzo, as Dickens, narrates the story with the help of Rizzo the Rat. The film also features Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit, Fozzie Bear as Fozziwig, and Robin the Frog as Tiny Tim.  

Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in concert live to film

DJ, broadcaster and global dance music legend PETE TONG has announced the return of his critically acclaimed Ibiza Classics show for 2024 with Jules Buckley and featuring The Essential Orchestra. 

Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics

Beloved Christmas romcom The Holiday (2006) is to be presented live in concert this festive season, on a 15 date UK-wide tour, which will see the film’s score played live-to-film with a complete concert orchestra. The announcement comes after a sell-out tour in 2023. 

The Holiday

On the recording front there has been widespread sampling of the bands extensive back catalogue by other Artists, most notably by Richard X on the Top 5 single ‘Be Nobody’ with Liberty X and the top 10 single ‘Finest Dreams’ featuring Kellis. September 2003 saw the release of a new Virgin compilation ‘The Very Best Of’, bringing fans right up to date with all the bands singles and followed two weeks later by the ‘Best Of’ DVD, the first time any the bands promo videos have been available on this format.

The Human League

After a fantastic sell out debut tour across the UK, Tina Turner fans will have the time of their lives as What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back for 2024 celebrating the music and 60-year career of this incredible rock and soul legend. Expect a night of high energy and feel-good rock- and-roll, performed by an all-live band. This joyous show features all the hits including Proud Mary, River Deep, Simply The Best, Private Dancer, and many more.

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Paul Heaton has announced a huge November/December UK tour including the Brighton Centre. Paul will be performing songs from throughout his career including classic tracks by The Beautiful South and The Housemartins. Special guests on all dates will be The Zutons. Tickets for the tour are priced at only £35 (plus ticket fees).

Paul Heaton

TANGK, co-produced by Nigel Godrich, IDLES guitarist Mark Bowen, and Kenny Beats. Despite his reputation as an incendiary post-punk sparkplug, frontman Joe Talbot sings almost all the feelings inside these 10 songs with hard-earned soul, offering each lusty vow or solidarity plea as a bona fide pop song—that is, a thing for everyone to pass around and share, communal anthems intended for overcoming our grievance.  

IDLES

With the pairing of the poignant and ubiquitous themes and the sonic brightness of both 00s hip-hop and the youthful memories they prompt, the release of the albums title track ‘What Do You Believe In?’ sets the tone for the for the thrilling musical journey Rag’s is preparing to take fans on.

Rag'n'Bone Man

You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more.

Magic of Motown

With over 30 years of history as the world’s biggest, best and greatest Pink Floyd tribute show, TAPFS will once again bring state of the art lighting & video, pinpoint lasers, gargantuan inflatables and flawless live sound to deliver a memorable live experience that was the benchmark of Pink Floyd shows.

The Australian Pink Floyd

Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show. A Manford All Seasons. Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. A Manford All Seasons is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road, and is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian).

Jason Manford

With All My Love will see Jane travel to more than 20 theatres and arenas across the UK, including The Brighton Centre, performing the songs you love as well as new material penned by Jane herself.

Jane McDonald

Following rave reviews for their recent headline performance at Glastonbury, Wilderness and Bestival and a jaw-dropping new live set-up debuted on a limited tour earlier this year, dance pioneers Faithless announce a 21-date live tour, which will be stopping at the Brighton Centre on the 9th November 2024.

Faithless

We are inviting attendees on the tour to bring along food donations to the shows, where there will be collection points across the venue each night. There will also be collection buckets for any cash donations.  All donations will be distributed to people in crisis across the 1,300 food bank centres in the Trussell Trust network.

Squeeze

Following another sell-out tour of Europe & the USA, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is back with an epic new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary Rock & Metal.

The Rock Orchestra

This brand-new sparkling concert tour features the greatest dance and disco hits of all time. From Donna Summer to Dua Lipa, Beyonce, Chic, The Weekend, Chaka Kahn, Daft Punk, Whitney, Cher, ABBA and many more. Sing, dance and party with our sensational company of dynamic dancers, dazzling vocalists and pop royalty, Claire Richards. 

Everybody Dance

Since 2004, Urs Bühler (tenor) of Switzerland, Sébastien Izambard (tenor) of France, David Miller (tenor) of America, and new member Steven LaBrie (baritone) of America have emerged as a phenomenon with indefinable magic. They have sold 30 million albums worldwide, scored 50 #1 hits, and earned 160 Gold and Platinum records across 35 countries.

Il Divo

Paul Weller, who announced a 15 date April tour selling out in record time, confirms a second leg in 2024. This 17-date stint throughout October and November sees Paul and his band gracing stages right across the country and includes the Brighton Centre.

Paul Weller

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson –the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he's honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself. The show features a live band, dazzling costumes and the performer's iconic dance routines. It also showcases the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and also of The Jackson 5 including Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and Man in the Mirror.

Michael Starring Ben

The tour marks the first time Ben has revisited an album retrospectively, and will perform it through in its entirety. Fans can also expect live performances of songs from around the album’s initial release, including b-sides and rarities.

Ben Howard

Tour news follows the release of Crowded Houses’ acclaimed 8th studio album Gravity Stairs, their first release since 2021’s Dreamers Are Waiting. Produced by the band with Steven Schram, the album shows Crowded House in its current incarnation — Finn, Nick Seymour, Mitchell Froom, and Finn’s sons Elroy and
Liam — as sharp as ever, feeling musically adventurous, and still capable of reaching the staggering highs that have made them an international favourite.

Crowded House

At the helm of The Rest Is Politics are two men who have been at the heart of the political world - former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy, Alastair Campbell, and cabinet minister Rory Stewart. Both join forces from across the political divide and reveal some of the intricacies and absurdities of life in Parliament and British politics. The Rest Is Politics lifts the lid on the secrets of Westminster, offering an insider’s view on politics at home and abroad, while bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably.

The Rest is Politics

Ridley Scott’s multi-Academy Award®-nominated cult classic, Blade Runner, will be presented live in concert for a UK tour later this September.

Blade Runner Live

David Gilmour's 'Luck and Strange', his critically acclaimed first new album in nine years, was released this week on Sony Music. Gilmour has announced two very special dress rehearsal performances at Brighton Centre, on Friday 20th (Evening) and Saturday 21st (Matinee) September. Each show will be limited to just 1500 people.

David Gilmour

The greatest dance compilations of all-time hit the stage with your favourite dance tracks re-orchestrated, re-imagined, re-lived.

Ministry Of Sound Classical

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.

The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breath-taking performances has left audiences in awe. 

To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. 

This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. 

And for the first time Riverdance welcomes ‘The New Generation’ of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago. 

Do not miss your chance to see the global cultural sensation and book your tickets now! 

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