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The Great Escape

Wednesday 13 - Saturday 16 May, 2026
Brighton Dome And Various Venues in Brighton

About The Great Escape

Alternative
The Great Escape Festival 2026
Various venues across Brighton
Ages 18+
 
The Great Escape is the festival for new music, showcasing emerging artists from all over the world in 30+ walkable venues across the city and a pop-up festival site on Brighton Beach. It’s the first place to discover your new favourite artist and see them in an intimate setting before they go on to headline major festival stages.
 
TGE is also attended by the music industry who are on the hunt for the next big thing. They run a conference alongside the gigs featuring insightful panels, topical debates, keynote speeches and networking opportunities in abundance.

The Alternative Escape, their Spotlight Shows, secret gigs, club nights and spontaneous collaborations all add to the festivities and make this weekend in Brighton one not to miss.  

The Great Escape

The KooksThe Kooks
Listen to songs
PeachesPeaches
Listen to songs
The OriellesThe Orielles
Listen to songs
Lord ApexLord Apex
Listen to songs
mustbejohnmustbejohn
Listen to songs
Tom A. SmithTom A. Smith
Listen to songs
HeartwormsHeartworms
Listen to songs

The Kooks / Peaches / The Orielles / Lord Apex / mustbejohn / Tom A. Smith / Heartworms / FRENZEE / Pigeon / Adult DVD / Frozemode / Cowboyy / Haute & Freddy / Heidi Curtis / Ashaine White / Bnnyhunna / Wesley Joseph / Casual Smart / Natalie Wildgoose / DOLDER / Eaves Wilder / Eileen Alister / Bean Magazine / Cold Court / Chris Acker / Garage Flower / Charlie Houston / Brother Wallace / Brodie Barclay / Annie-claude Deschênes / Meltt / Ninush / Lauren Auder / Katzpascale / Lady Of Mars / Clothesline From Hell / Mae Hill / Mother Soki / Cyn Cwsg / Lumi / EM Beihold / Matthew Ifield / Vera Ellen / The Kitchen Sink Band / Sylvie / Sword II / Storefront Church / Steinza / Nadia Loren / Mudrat / Min Taka / Sleepazoid / Georgia Knight / Sistra / Elle Coves / Lukas Oscar / Kellan Christopher Cragg / Julia Cumming / Issac Frank / Hemi Hemingway / Heathers / Headsend / Angine De Poitrine / Little Grandad / Raynor / Big Long Sun / Girl Group / Theatre / Cowboy Hunters / SLAG / Silverwingkiller / Muroki / James Emmanuel / Chinese American Bear / Ladylike / Morn / Westside Cowboy / Tommy Wá / Ava Joe / Hot Face / Kingfishr / Becky Sikasa / Big Wett / Lime Garden / Piss / Sean Trelford / Marlon Funaki / Pozzy / DC3 / Way Dynamic / Marsy / Ribbon Skirt / Bathing Suits / Bella Barbe / Lynnie Snow / BED / Sexytadhg / Tooth / dead dads club / Brooki / Bleech 9:3 / Madra Salach / Villanelle / Tanzana / Pollyfromthedirt / Ringlets / Wah Wah Wah

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Wednesday 13 - Saturday 16 May, 2026
Brighton Dome And Various Venues in Brighton

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The Great Escape FAQs

The Great Escape takes place Wednesday 13th May - Saturday 16th May 2026.

The Great Escape takes place in Brighton at over 30+ walkable venues across the city and a pop-up festival site on Brighton Beach.

Yes, you must be 18+ to attend The Great Escape, and you may require valid photo ID.