Brighton Dome has confirmed the cancellation of Trainspotting: The Musical, which had been due to visit its Concert Hall from Tuesday 9 to Saturday 13 March 2027.
The venue attributes the decision to low ticket sales across the tour and says ticket holders will receive an email about their refunds.
The Brighton performances formed part of a planned national tour following the musical’s West End premiere. The Stage reported the UK tour’s cancellation on 3 August 2026.
Brighton cancellation at a glance
| Production | Trainspotting: The Musical |
|---|---|
| Venue | Brighton Dome Concert Hall |
| Cancelled dates | 9–13 March 2027 |
| Reason given by the venue | Low ticket sales across the tour |
| Refund information | Brighton Dome says ticket holders will receive an email |
Refunds for Brighton ticket holders
The Brighton Dome cancellation notice directs ticket holders to look out for an email about their refund.
If you booked directly with the venue and need help with your booking, email [email protected] or phone 01273 709709. The ticket office’s published telephone hours are Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm.
Brighton Dome’s booking terms provide for a refund of the ticket value when an event is cancelled. Order fees are excluded. For bookings through another ticket agent, contact your original seller about your order.
The musical and its planned tour
Irvine Welsh wrote the musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen McGuinness and Welsh. Caroline Jay Ranger directed and developed the production.
The adaptation brought Renton, Sick Boy, Begbie, Spud, Tommy and Kelly to the musical stage, drawing on Welsh’s novel and combining new songs with familiar music. Its story follows characters dealing with addiction, poverty, violence and fractured friendships.
The London production ran at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 15 July to 5 September 2026. The proposed tour included Edinburgh, Sheffield, Manchester, Cardiff, Oxford and Glasgow, with Brighton scheduled towards the end of the run.
The production’s official website continues to describe the London engagement as the musical’s world premiere.
Frequently asked questions
Has Brighton Dome announced replacement dates?
No replacement dates appear on the venue’s event page as of 29 September 2026. The page lists all Brighton performances as cancelled.
Was this the first stage adaptation of Trainspotting?
No. Harry Gibson adapted the novel for the stage in 1994, with Ewen Bremner playing Renton. The story’s theatre history predates the 1996 film. The 2026 premiere referred to this musical production.
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