The organisers of a city centre venue have revealed a jam-packed programme of events for this year.
SpiegelGardens will return at new larger location in Brighton’s Victoria Gardens for Brighton Fringe from May 1 to 3.
The festival hub will host a mix of award-winning international performances, cutting-edge cabaret, circus theatre and inclusive family entertainment at the heart of Brighton.
Spiegeltent and its sister venue, the WundaBarn, will also return to showcase both global touring shows and homegrown talent.
This year’s programme highlights include internationally celebrated shows from Edinburgh and beyond, a new queer-led commission in partnership with Marlborough Productions, a diverse entertainment line-up and a new charity partnership.
A special launch night on May 1, featuring a DJ set from OLUGBENGA (Metronomy), will kick-off the celebrations before the party continues late into the night at the Spiegelpub.
This year’s line-up also sees the return of An Evening Without Kate Bush, following her sold-out Brighton run and success at Adelaide Fringe, as well as festival favourites Police Cops, who will bring their cult comedy hit The Original, celebrating its 10th anniversary of touring success.
In collaboration with Marlborough Productions, SpiegelGardens continues its commitment to queer performance with a brand-new commission from Brighton-based artist Alex Fincher.
Audiences can also look forward to performances from Bourgeois and Maurice, David Hoyle, Boogaloo Stu, and Brighton Fringe 2025 award winners Chocolate Box Theatre (C’est Magnifique) and Lost Hippo (Guess Boo).
SpiegelGardens will host a Family Fun Day on the first Saturday of the festival with free activities including stilt walking and face painting.
As evening falls, the programme shifts into a mix of comedy, cabaret and interactive events, including Not Another Quiz Night hosted by Jake Bhardwaj, and performances from internationally acclaimed magician and comedian Pete Heat.
For 2026, SpiegelGardens is partnering with Stay Up Late’s Gig Buddies, supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people to enjoy live music, nightlife and cultural events.
Tickets for SpiegelGardens 2026, along with the full programme, are available now at SpiegelGardens Brighton | Where Magic Meets Live Performance.
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