Friday 30 October 2026 at The Birdcage
The Nightmare Before Halloween
8pm – 9pm Main Stage Free entry
Free entry — just turn up
Part of Cabaret — see all datesDate
Fri 30 Oct 2026
Showtime
8pm
Doors
From opening
Where
Main Stage
What to expect
🎃✨ THIS HALLOWEEN, ENTER A WORLD OF PURELY IMAGINARY NIGHTMARES… ✨🎃 The Nightmare Before Christmas comes to life for a Halloween celebration like no other! Step into a twisted, magical world of ghosts, ghouls, monsters and mayhem as we bring the spirit of Halloween Town to life. 👻🎄💀 Get ready for an unforgettable night of drag, glamour, comedy and Halloween chaos, with two fabulous queens taking to the stage: 💄 8:00–9:00 PM — Drag Queen Carmel Fleur Prepare for an hour of fabulousness as the sensational Carmel Fleur serves up glamour, laughs and show-stopping entertainment. 💋 10:00–11:00 PM — Drag Queen Mary O'Kart Then get ready for Mary O'Kart, bringing her own unique brand of outrageous entertainment, comedy and drag to the Halloween Town stage! Between performances, keep the party going with spooky tunes, Halloween vibes and plenty of opportunities to show off your most terrifyingly fabulous costume. 🎃 COSTUMES ENCOURAGED 🎃 Whether you're channelling Jack Skellington, Sally, Oogie Boogie or creating your own nightmare, come dressed to impress! Expect drag queens, Halloween madness, cocktails, music, dancing and a night you won't forget. So gather your ghouls, summon your favourite monsters and join us for… 🖤 THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 🖤 One night. Two incredible queens. Endless Halloween chaos.
Good to know
- Friday 30 October 2026, doors from opening, show from 8pm until 9pm.
- Free entry — walk in, though tables go quickly at weekends.
- Main Stage at The Birdcage, 11–12 Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1TL.
- Over 18s only, photo ID may be requested. Everyone is welcome — this is a proudly LGBTQ+ venue.
Getting here
We're on Marine Parade in Kemptown, a few minutes' walk east of Brighton Pier and the seafront, and about 20 minutes on foot (or a short bus ride on the 1, 7 or 27) from Brighton railway station. Pay-and-display parking runs along Marine Parade, with the Brighton Marina car parks a short walk away.
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