The Witchcraft and Vagrancy Act: A Folk Horror Christmas

Thu 17 Dec 2026

8:00 PM (Doors: 7:30 pm)

The Witchcraft and Vagrancy Act: A Folk Horror Christmas

The Witchcraft and Vagrancy Act returns to Komedia with A Horror Folk Christmas, a celebration of festive folky frights and creepy Christmas carols. Expect the usual mix of magic, murder, and misery as TWAVA makes this midwinter especially bleak.

The Witchcraft and Vagrancy Act blends elements folk horror, dark cabaret, and the gothic, mesmerically unearthing the sinister side of traditional music with spooky sensibilities and a wicked sense of humour. The ghostly folk trio revel in exposing the horrors of our collective past, and Christmas offers a surprising wealth of upsetting songs and distressing folklore.

Content warning: This show features flashing images and content some might find distressing, with references to murder, incest, infanticide, and suicide.

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THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE KOMEDIA STUDIO

UNRESERVED SEATING

AGES 14+ (UNDER 16s MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)

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A big Thank You to Poppy, the manager, and the rest of the team at ABBA Gold last night. She was super helpful with me and my friend, who is in a wheelchair, and made it a fantastic night that we both really enjoyed. We hope to be back again soon.

Tara P.

As someone who works in the live music industry, I can honestly say Komedia is one of the best mid-sized venues I have visited. It has a wonderful atmosphere, outstanding acoustics, and a team that clearly knows how to run a venue. The Great Escape is always a highlight of the music calendar, and Komedia was one of the standout venues for me this year. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Brighton, whether for live music, comedy, or other events. A truly excellent venue and one of Brighton’s cultural gems.

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Dave Arcari

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Rod Thomas (Bright Light Bright Light)

Staff were all very friendly and welcoming… the sound and lighting were brilliant and a great evening was had by all attending.

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Great intimate live music venue. Not your usual gig beers, good selection of Lager, Cider and Ale.

Simon Creevy

I wanted to say a massive thank you for hosting my son and I in the Studio. I was so impressed by the kindness, efficiency, and professionalism of all the team at Komedia. Everything was perfect – the sound, the room, and all of the staff.

Ben Waters

It was honestly the best concert experience I’ve had in a long time! Since being chronically ill, I’ve never felt completely welcome at venues. […] Komedia made me feel completely comfortable and confident in myself during the whole show! […] Although I traveled from London, I will most definitely be returning when I can, choosing it over London venues!

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