The Great Escape adds over 100 names to 2026 lineup
Peaches will play a spotlight show at Brighton’s Dome Concert Hall, with Lottery Winners and Keo announced as new headliners.
Skiddle Staff
Date published: 3rd Feb 2026
The Great Escape has added over 100 names to its 2026 lineup. The Brighton festival known for showcasing new music returns to the Sussex coast from Wednesday 13th - Saturday 16th May 2026.
The festival previously announced the lineup’s “first fifty” in November, which included a spotlight show from Irish indie-folk trio Kingfishr at Brighton’s Dome Concert Hall, alongside names like Westside Cowboy, Sophia Thakur, and Meltt. Among the new names are a spotlight show from electroclash musician and queer icon Peaches at the Dome, 4 piece rock group Keo headlining the Billboard stage, and indie pop quartet The Lottery Winners headlining the Ticketmaster New Music Stage.
Over 100 more names have been added to what is shaping up to be a stacked roster. With a weighty lineup spanning more than 35 walkable venues scattered across Brighton, The Great Escape is one of the most anticipated festivals on the calendar when it comes to uncovering new and rising talent.
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