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CollyFest Returns: A Free Week-Long Festival

This July, Theatre Royal Brighton and The Colonnade Bar are teaming up once again to bring you Collyfest , a free community festival running from Monday July 14 to Saturday July 19 on New Road.

Expect a buzzing week of live music, crafty creativity, and theatrical fun, in the heart of Brighton. Whether you’re in the mood for a sea shanty singalong, want to get your hands busy with paper birds, or fancy testing your knowledge at a theatre-themed pub quiz (hosted by the team themselves), Collyfest has something for everyone.

CollyFest Brighton
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CollyFest: What’s On

Monday, July 14: 5 to 7pm – Paper Bird Making with artist Mhari Smith | 7 to 9pm – Sea Shanties with Homeward Bound

Tuesday, July 15: 7 to 9pm – Vintage Jazz with Keziah

Wednesday, July 16: 5.30pm to 6.30pm – Pub Quiz (win four tickets to Sunny Afternoon!) | pm to 9pm – Classic Rock & Soul with Eli Taylor

Thursday, July 17: 7 to 9pm – Swing Dance Night

Friday, July 18: As part of Trans Pride Brighton: 5 to 7pm – Billy Carr (Live Music)

Saturday, July 19: Daytime DJ Set | 6.30pm to 7.30pm – Delphine | 7:30pm to late – More DJ vibes to see the festival out in style

Also: Happy Hour from 3pm to 7pm every day

Address: The Colonnade Bar, New Road, Brighton

Website: The Colonnade Brighton

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