In 2026, SpiegelGardens runs 1 May – 31 May. We are open every day.

SpiegelGardens is a pop-up festival space - part of the Brighton Fringe, created with love by Brighton people, for Brighton people - along with our incredible performers and guests from across the globe. Nestled in the heart of Victoria Gardens North, it’s the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere, catch up with friends, and enjoy top-tier entertainment. Back after a successful run in 2025, and building on 10 years of amazing partnership with Brighton Spiegeltent on the Old Steine, the 2026 programme will be a varied, vibrant, and playful cross–art form experience. We are thrilled to announce the return of the much-loved Tivoli Spiegeltent, which will feature at the beating heart of the site, bursting with an eclectic collection of live entertainment, including comedy, dazzling cabaret, live music, family events, and late-night DJs.

May 18th: 12pm - 00:30am

May 19th: 12pm - 00:30am

May 20th: 10:30am - 00:30am

May 21st: 12pm - 2am

May 22nd: 09:30am - 2am

May 23rd: 09:30am - 2am

May 24th: 09:30am - 2am

May 25th: 09:30am - 00:30am

May 26th: 09:30am - 00:30am

May 27th: 09:30am - 00:30am

May 28th: 09:30am - 2am

May 29th: 09:30am - 2am

May 30th: 09:30am - 2am

May 31st: 09:30am - 00:30am

*The site will open 30 minutes ahead of the first show of the day

You’ll find SpiegelGardens at Victoria Gardens, only a ten-minute stroll down the hill from Brighton station.

Yes! You can come and visit our site, bars, food stalls and explore for free! Come and enjoy a lovely drink, grab a bite to eat, and have a look around! It’s a great way to decide which show to see or just to have a good time out.

Enjoy our free entertainment on the Spotlight Stage, in WundaVerse and throughout the gardens. Check out our Instagram for details!

Ticket prices vary by show, but we do our best to make the shows great value and, given the variety of other fun stuff going on across the site, it’s a one stop shop for a great day and night out.

You can buy tickets through the Brighton Fringe website www.brightonfringe.org or in person at our box office on site!

Check out our website for specific shows at Wundabarn, Spotlight or Spiegelpub – www.spiegelgardens.co.uk

Box office opening hours:

Monday 12-6pm

Tuesday 12-8pm

Wednesday 12-8pm

Thursday 12-8pm

Friday 12-10pm

Saturday 12-10pm

Sunday 12-8pm

Nope! The email you’ll be sent when you book will have a QR code on it. This is your ticket, and our Front of House staff will check this and scan it to allow you entry to a venue to see a show.

You can print the ticket if that’s your preference, just make sure we can scan the QR code.

If you do not have an email address, please visit our in-person box office on site and the team can help you.

Yes, at key points – usually around 30 minutes before the first show of the day and until 30 minutes after the last show starts – but don't need to. All tickets purchased via our website are sent electronically to your email and can then be printed or displayed on your mobile phone.

Box office opening hours:

Monday 12-6pm

Tuesday 12-8pm

Wednesday 12-8pm

Thursday 12-8pm

Friday 12-10pm

Saturday 12-10pm

Sunday 12-8pmBox office opening hours:

Monday 12-6pm

Tuesday 12-8pm

Wednesday 12-8pm

Thursday 12-8pm

Friday 12-10pm

Saturday 12-10pm

Sunday 12-8pm

If you are having any problems, please contact Brighton Fringe.

Refunds are not available unless the Event is cancelled, postponed or if the Event is materially changed. Please see Brighton Fringe terms and conditions for further details.

Yes, subject to availability although we would always recommend purchasing your tickets as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

This may vary depending on the individual show, and unfortunately latecomer entry or re-entry cannot be guaranteed in all cases.

Carer ticket availability varies depending on the individual show. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the Brighton Fringe website.

Students
Seniors (aged 60 and over)
Young people (under 16)
Deaf and disabled people
Individuals in receipt of state benefits
Equity members

We recommend you arrive with your whole group. But we know this can be tricky sometimes so we can usually check tickets separately and make sure you all get in even if you arrive at different times. Although you may have to save some seats!

We recommend arriving around 30 minutes before your show’s scheduled start time. This gives you time to grab some food and drinks, get in the queue and have your tickets checked.

Dress Code:

We love all our customers to come dressed fabulous, comfy or wrapped up and ready to get the disco ball rolling. However, work wear, football tops and sport wear are not part of the smart casual vibe. Quick change is advised.
Under 18’s:
Accompanied U18's allowed on site till 8pm
Any accompanied under-18's who are attending ticketed shows (which are suitable of course) and that are scheduled to finish after 8pm must depart SpiegelGardens immediately upon the conclusion of the performance
Please note that any buggies will need to be left in the designated buggy parks on site. Feel free to reach out to a member of the front of house team for guidance.

Seats for all shows in the Spiegeltent and WundaBarn are unreserved, so please arrive in good time to secure your preferred spot! We recommend arriving 30 minutes in advance if you are part of a large group to ensure the best chance of sitting all together.
If you need assistance make yourself known to our Front of House staff at the venue. We always aim to assist anyone with additional needs first, then general admission ticket holders.

Yep! Unless told otherwise by staff or signage and no flash photography.

We don’t usually do reservations or bookings, but we like to facilitate people’s fun and celebrations so if you are after something specific, there is no harm in asking. Just email.

Yes! We have a variety of tasty food from local street food vendors, including:

Boysterous Burgers

Pat’s Pizza

VuDu Food (Coeliac friendly options available)

We have five bars - The Spiegelpub, SpritzHaus, The Airstream, Boxbar and a full bar inside SpiegelTent itself.

We have toilets on site for everyone to use, including accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.

These are accessible from both ends of the site.

Longer shows have intervals to give you time for toilets breaks and food & drink top ups.

We’re a new site, but we have planned a more relaxed atmosphere on the south side of the site by the WundaBarn, stretch tent and Airstream.

We have DJs in Spiegelpub 4-5 nights per week – day and night at the weekend, free Fringe City performers and pop up shows on the Spotlight bandstand and various walkabout performances and goings on throughout the month in the Gardens.

You cannot smoke/vape inside any of the venues or covered areas. You can smoke/vape outside in the garden areas.

Under 18s can be on site until 8pm. If they have a ticket for a show starting after this they may stay accompanied by an adult and leave once the show ends.

Please note that any buggies will need to be left in the designated buggy parks on site. Feel free to reach out to a member of the front of house team for guidance.

Contact via website spiegelgardens.co.uk.

Tickeing policies can vary dependent on the show for non-walking babies, who will either be on a lap or in the arms of a parent. Please refer to individual listings on the Brighton Fringe website.

Please note that any buggies will need to be left in the designated buggy parks on site. Feel free to reach out to a member of the front of house team for guidance.

Waggy friends that are beautifully behaved and have a lead are very much welcome at SpiegelGardens.

We do ask that they are off site by 8pm.

As we are a busy site, we may also ask owners, for the safety of the dog, to take it off site as its too busy.

Guide/Assistance dogs are allowed on site and in venues also, but must always be kept on the lead.

Please note that dogs are not allowed to enter shows.