Celebrating Humanity, Hopefully
As part of their city and festival-wide We, Generate programme, Lighthouse’s Future Creative Leaders are curating a day of activity within the two-day youth-led takeover of Brighton Dome Studio Theatre.
Part II — Celebrating Humanity, Hopefully
As evening falls, the space transforms into a celebration of Brighton's community music and arts scene. Steam Down - the genre-defying collective known for turning every room into a congregation - headline an evening of improvised, intergenerational music-making alongside local artists and DJs. Expect jazz, soul, spontaneity and sweat. The lobby becomes a gallery of young people's artwork, created across the festival through workshops with Art in Mind. This is not a showcase. It's a gathering.
We, Generate. is the culmination of a month-long programme of FCL events across Brighton Festival, each one asking the same question from a different angle: what does it look like to activate - not just inspire - young people's hopeful imagination?
Come as you are. Leave activated.
Part of our Future Creative Leaders (FCL), We, Generate programme for Brighton Festival 2026. Featuring live events, conversations, and a youth takeover, it’s a space for experimentation and community.
Date: Monday, 25 May 2026
Times: Doors: 7 - 11 PM
Location: Brighton Dome Studio Theatre, New Rd Brighton, BN1 1UG (map)
Tickets: £5. Booking Required.
Age: 14+ Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and will be allocated a wristband and/or sticker at check-in.
ACCESSIBILITY
This event will be held at the Brighton Dome Studio Theatre, New Rd Brighton, BN1 1UG (map). This venue is fully accessible. Find the accessibility information for the Studio Theatre here. For further information, email: [email protected] or phone: 01273 261541. For urgent requests call the box office on 01273 709 709 Mon-Sat, 10:00-17:00.
CODE OF CONDUCT
We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, supportive environment for all. We ask that everyone follow our code of conduct, which you can read here.
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO DURING EVENT
Please note that this event will be photographed/filmed. If you prefer not to be photographed, please speak to a member of the Lighthouse team. The photographs and film we capture at our events are used for marketing and promotional purposes for our programme only and are stored securely.
ABOUT OUR FUNDERS AND PARTNERS
Innovate UK, Charity Bank, Chalk Cliff Trust, Sussex Community Foundation, Enjoolata Foundation, and Brighton Festival
ABOUT LIGHTHOUSE
Lighthouse is a Brighton-based arts charity championing young people aged 16–30 to shape the future of the creative industries. For nearly 40 years, we’ve supported emerging talent, especially those facing systemic barriers, in developing as artists, producers, and creative leaders.
Our programmes place power directly in the hands of young people, pairing digital innovation with community-driven practice to build equitable pathways into the sector.