Cellar Arts Club
Brighton
At a glance
Cellar Arts Club is a basement bar and cultural venue at 70 Marine Parade in Worthing. Its programme is centred on live events rather than a conventional restaurant format, creating a place for audiences interested in music, performance and independent creative activity.
Live bands and DJs form a core part of the calendar, with sets spanning different styles and eras. The venue also hosts spoken-word and poetry events, theatre, comedy, film screenings, art activities and life drawing sessions. Other events can include themed nights and experimental performances, giving the programme a varied character that changes from one date to the next.
The basement setting gives Cellar Arts Club an intimate, informal feel. It is suited to people who prefer smaller cultural spaces, lively evening events and programming that sits outside the mainstream club and theatre circuit. The atmosphere can be dark, noisy and energetic for music-led nights, while creative sessions and performance events offer a different pace. A friendly, inclusive approach runs through the venue’s identity, with the space welcoming both members and non-members.
Cellar Arts Club operates as a culture-focused venue for the local community, with a strong emphasis on participation as well as watching a show. Membership is available for those who want to support the club and receive member benefits, while volunteering and committee involvement provide further ways to engage with its work.
The venue’s location on Marine Parade makes it a Worthing option for audiences travelling from nearby towns, including Brighton. Since events vary considerably, the relevant listing remains the best guide to the evening’s format, timings and any particular arrangements. The club also encourages checking its social media updates because events can occasionally be cancelled or rescheduled.
Cellar Arts Club suits music fans, creative communities, performance audiences and anyone looking for an informal cultural night in a compact basement setting. Its combination of live music, DJs, visual art, spoken word, comedy, film and theatre makes it more than a standard bar, while the changing programme keeps each visit connected to a particular event.
