With Prof Mark Yeoman Molluscs have been routinely used to study the mechanisms by which nerve cells communicate. Indeed, our understanding of how the electrical signals in neurons are generated and the fundamental mechanisms of learning and memory formation were first discovered in this simple model system. Like many animals, snails age and when they […]
Join us for VHS Fest, a special three night film festival celebrating films that represent the classic era of VHS video. Each night you can take a stroll through our life size VHS rental store, indulge in some retro gaming, have a drink in our beer garden (with our VHS era playlist) and then enjoy […]
Join us for VHS Fest, a special three night film festival celebrating films that represent the classic era of VHS video. Each night you can take a stroll through our life size VHS rental store, indulge in some retro gaming, have a drink in our beer garden (with our VHS era playlist) and then enjoy […]
Join us for VHS Fest, a special three night film festival celebrating films that represent the classic era of VHS video. Each night you can take a stroll through our life size VHS rental store, indulge in some retro gaming, have a drink in our beer garden (with our VHS era playlist) and then enjoy […]
Please only come along if you've signed up, as we're limited on space so won't be able to fit anyone else in. There's a real joy to sharing a passion. Our natural impulse to share interesting new information and experiences with others is a cornerstone of human society. Most people interested in astronomy will have […]
With Prof Julie Weeds Julie Weeds is Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Sussex and Co-Director of SussexAI. She graduated with a first in Computer Science from Cambridge in 1998. She has an MPhil in Computer Speech and Language Processing from Cambridge (2000), a PhD in Natural Language Processing from the University of Sussex […]
How to see the Activity on our Closest Star As we revel in the 2025 solar maximum, Brighton-based cellist by day and astro photographer by night, Ivana Peranic, will take us through best ways to observe and photograph all the amazing features on the surface of the Sun. From sunspots to filaments and flares, from […]
With Prof Timothy Humphrey DOORS 7PM | SPEAKER 7.30PM Please note that we are entirely dependent on donations from those who attend our events. You can make a donation as you arrive or leave; we are happy to accept cash or card payments. All donations greatly appreciated! Please ensure you REGISTER prior to attending! Prof […]
A celebration of Brighton Burlesque! We will be highlighting some of the best acts from Brighton and across the south coast! Sirona’s Secrets is proud to present the third Brighton Burlesque Summer Ball, and this time it’s a three day festival extravaganza! Come to Wagner Hall, all lovers of burlesque, whether a fan of the […]
A celebration of Brighton Burlesque! We will be highlighting some of the best acts from Brighton and across the south coast! Sirona’s Secrets is proud to present the third Brighton Burlesque Summer Ball, and this time it’s a three day festival extravaganza! Come to Wagner Hall, all lovers of burlesque, whether a fan of the […]
A celebration of Brighton Burlesque! We will be highlighting some of the best acts from Brighton and across the south coast! Sirona’s Secrets is proud to present the third Brighton Burlesque Summer Ball, and this time it’s a three day festival extravaganza! Come to Wagner Hall, all lovers of burlesque, whether a fan of the […]
Dr Robert Massey (Royal Astronomical Society), and Dr Alexandra Loske (Royal Pavilion, Brighton) Humans have been fascinated with our nearest heavenly body, the Earth's Moon, since prehistoric times. It has now been more than 50 years since we set foot on the Moon during the Apollo space missions. In this lecture astronomer Dr Robert Massey […]
With Prof Gillian Forrester DOORS 7PM | SPEAKER 7.30PM Gillian Forrester is a professor of psychology at the University of Sussex. She collaborate with chimpanzees, gorillas, and babies to better understand how brains and behaviours evolve and develop over time. By studying both human and non-human primates, she is on a quest to better understand […]
With Tanya Byrne Join us for a brilliant evening with bestselling author, Samantha Shannon, as she discusses her upcoming novel Among the Burning Flowers. A story of human resilience in the face of dire circumstances, Among the Burning Flowers leads readers through the gripping and tragic events that pave the way for the opening of the […]
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF GATSBY *Please note - doors open at 6.30pm for fizz in the garden. Please try to allow extra time to get seated prior to the performance start time of 7.40pm. There will usually be no admittance from 20 minutes after the films stated start time. No hot food or alcohol from outside the premises […]
25TH ANNIVERSARY *Please note - doors open at 7.40pm, Please try to allow extra time to get seated prior to the performance start time of 8.00pm. There will usually be no admittance from 20 minutes after the films stated start time. No hot food or alcohol from outside the premises is allowed. All alcoholic drinks consumed on […]
Britain’s Best Bean To Bar Chocolate Makers Brighton Chocolate Festival is an unmissable event showcasing the art of chocolate-making. Come and delight in ethically sourced bean-to-bar creations created with expert craftsmanship. Meet masterful chocolate makers hailing from every corner of the UK. Savour a wide array of exquisite flavours whilst learning about the sustainable practices […]
Britain’s Best Bean To Bar Chocolate Makers Brighton Chocolate Festival is an unmissable event showcasing the art of chocolate-making. Come and delight in ethically sourced bean-to-bar creations created with expert craftsmanship. Meet masterful chocolate makers hailing from every corner of the UK. Savour a wide array of exquisite flavours whilst learning about the sustainable practices […]
Dr Darren Baskill from the University of Sussex The aurora, the dancing lights that illuminate up the night sky, is a wondrous sight. In this talk, we look at the science behind the aurora to understand why they have been so visible over Brighton over the last 18 months, and consider the outlook for 2026. […]
Just before creating Anora—his Palme d’Or and Best Picture Oscar-winning triumph—Sean Baker delivered what we believe is the funniest, most insightful, and most entertaining film of his career. While Anora and acclaimed titles like The Florida Project and Tangerine (yes, the one shot on an iPhone) have justifiably earned him a place among the most […]