REIGNING WOMEN

Our genre-spanning festival celebrates kick-ass women everywhere.

A highlight of the TOM calendar, Reigning Women offers a platform for both established artists and rising stars to showcase their amazing talents.

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REIGNING WOMEN 2026

Featured
Pitchblack Playback x Reigning Women - ROSALÍA: LUX + PJ Harvey: Let England Shake + Alice Coltrane: Journey In Satchidananda
Feb 12
Pitchblack Playback x Reigning Women - ROSALÍA: LUX + PJ Harvey: Let England Shake + Alice Coltrane: Journey In Satchidananda

Immerse yourself in a Dylan high point at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark, celebrating 50 years since its release. Part of Reigning Women.

Sophie McCartney: One (Final) Foot in the Rave
Feb 13
Sophie McCartney: One (Final) Foot in the Rave

The award-winning comedian and number one bestselling author is adding one final special ‘Galentines Day’ performance here in Brighton before she hangs up her glow sticks! Part of Reigning Women.

VIVID - A Reigning Women Celebration, with Amanzi, AVIJÉ, Rosie Alexandra, Pablo Franco and Isha Drammeh
Mar 4
VIVID - A Reigning Women Celebration, with Amanzi, AVIJÉ, Rosie Alexandra, Pablo Franco and Isha Drammeh

Back for the third year running, VIVID is our showcase of the best talent from Brighton & Hove today! Featuring sets by Amanzi, AVIJÉ, Rosie Alexandra, Pablo Franco and Isha Drammeh. Part of Reigning Women.

Cut-Throat Bitch! - Rosy Carrick, Toria Garbutt and Sally Jenkinson
Mar 5
Cut-Throat Bitch! - Rosy Carrick, Toria Garbutt and Sally Jenkinson

A night of passionate, intelligent, unflinchingly intimate new work from Yorkshire powerhouse poetry trio Rosy Carrick, Toria Garbutt and Sally Jenkinson. Part of Reigning Women.

Poetry Box: Isabella Dorta + Support - Hosted by Jenny Foulds
Mar 10
Poetry Box: Isabella Dorta + Support - Hosted by Jenny Foulds

It’s poetry… In The Box… it’s POETRY BOX - back with a special Reigning Women outing, headlined by the brill Isabella Dorta. Taking place In The Box as part of Reigning Women.

Ethereal - An Evening of Calming String Music and 360º visuals, with Marina Decourt and Flux Sounds
Mar 11
Ethereal - An Evening of Calming String Music and 360º visuals, with Marina Decourt and Flux Sounds

This unique evening combines the mesmerising beauty of live string music with stunning 360º visual projections, creating an atmosphere of pure relaxation. Taking place In The Box as part of Reigning Women.

Nine Sixteenths
Mar 17
Nine Sixteenths

A powerful, provocative mix of theatre, dance and lip sync exploring race, media and representation in the aftermath of one of pop culture’s most infamous moments. Part of Reigning Women.

Caitlin O'Ryan: At What Point Tour
Mar 31
Caitlin O'Ryan: At What Point Tour

The first ever headliner of our Poetry Box series, Caitlin makes a hugely welcome return to TOM as part of her At What Point tour, celebrating the release of her debut poetry collection. Part of Reigning Women.

Monster - by Naomi Wood
Apr 9
Monster - by Naomi Wood

A show for anyone who has been afraid to dip their toe in or felt all at sea. A true story about feeling exposed in the ocean and learning to love both people and pond life. Part of Reigning Women.

Black Is The Color Of My Voice
Apr 19
Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed play follows a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks redemption after the untimely death of her father. Part of Reigning Women.

Check out our trailer for Reigning Women

Starring (in order of appearance):

- Naomi Wood
- Scarlett Fae
- Rosy Carrick
- AFLO. the Poet
- Mana Dance
- Jenny Foulds (who wrote and performed the poem featured, titled This Woman Is)

Director - Paul Winter
Camera - Gavin Williams
Editor - Ryan Mero
Music - Max Winter
Hair & Make Up - Fraggle Jury
Assistance and Drone photography - Clive Shalice

We'd also like to say thank you to Debi and the team at the Sussex Film Office, Nicola and the team at Brighton Pavilion, Charlotte and the team at VisitBrighton and B&H Council for their support.

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our Reigning Women journey so far…