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The Great Escape

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The Great Escape

Brighton and Hove, South East

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Fest TimelineUpdated: 2 Apr 2026

Today

13 Nov 2025

Tickets on sale

Tickets on sale

FIRST FIFTY early launch event (East London) – tickets went live

13 Nov 2025

3 Dec 2025

Tickets on sale

Tickets on sale

4-Day Saver Tickets on sale (from £108)

3 Dec 2025

3 Dec 2025

1st wave announced

1st wave announced

First 50 artists announced

3 Dec 2025

2 Mar 2026

Day tickets on sale

Day tickets on sale

Single Day Tickets on sale (w/c 2nd March 2026)

2 Mar 2026

8 Mar 2026

Lineup announced

Lineup announced

100+ additional artists announced (incl. The Kooks Spotlight Show)

8 Mar 2026

13 Mar 2026

Tickets on sale

Tickets on sale

Spotlight Show – The Kooks tickets on sale (13th March 2026)

13 Mar 2026

2 Apr 2026

Lineup announced

Lineup announced

Lineup announced / ongoing – The Kooks (Spotlight, Wed 13 May), Kingfishr & Peaches (Spotlight, Thu 14 May) + 25+ further acts confirmed; more TBA

2 Apr 2026

13–16 May

The Great Escape 🎉

The Great Escape 🎉

13–16 May

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The Great Escape is a four-day new music showcase held across more than 30 walkable venues in Brighton every May, aimed at music fans and industry professionals alike. It puts hundreds of emerging artists from the UK and around the world in front of…

Website

greatescapefestival.com

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Genres

ElectronicIndiePopRock

Date

13 - 16 May, 2026

Location

Brighton and Hove, South East

Size

Small · 1k-5k

Established

2006, Running 20 years

Vibe

It's a constant sprint between venues across Brighton - cramped basement clubs, bars on the pier, a beachside stage on the pebbles - with punters racing to beat capacity queues, stumbling happily onto acts they've never heard of, and industry lanyards rubbing shoulders with genuinely enthusiastic music fans.

WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT 2025

“Lots of industry types, not just fans”

“Constant venue-hopping, always rushing”

“City buzzing, impossible to see everything”

“Beach stage adds real festival feel”

“Free alt-escape worth seeking out”

TicketsUpdated: 4 Apr 2026

Prices and availability are indicative. Always confirm on the official ticket page.

ADMIT ONE

4 Day Festival Pass

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ADMIT ONE

Final Saver

Final Saver Weekend Ticket

£120

ADMIT ONE

Final Saver

Final Saver Team (6 for price of 5)

£100

ADMIT ONE

2 Day Festival - Friday & Saturday

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LineupUpdated: 30 Mar 2026

The Kooks

The Kooks

Peaches

Peaches

Kingfishr

Kingfishr

Keo

Keo

The Lottery Winners

The Lottery Winners

Lime Garden

Lime Garden

Lord Apex

Lord Apex

Lily Moore

Lily Moore

Teenage Joans

Teenage Joans

Westside Cowboy

Westside Cowboy

Girl In The Year Above

Girl In The Year Above

Supporting The Kooks at the 20th Anniversary Spotlight Show

Wesley Joseph

Wesley Joseph

Dead Dads Club

Dead Dads Club

The Orielles

The Orielles

Lauren Auder

Lauren Auder

Dea MatronaAdult DVDGirl GroupHeartwormsSunflower BeanJulia Cumming performing soloBella BarbeBIG WETTVILLANELLEHaute & FreddyAnnie-DogMax BabyAin'tThe ItchSISTRAIsak Benjamin

Recent NewsUpdated: 12 Apr 2026

The Independent Returns as Exclusive News Partner for The Great ...

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greatescapefestival.com·2 days ago

Download Festival and Kerrang! Set to take over The Great Escape 2026

Brighton is preparing for a sonic onslaught as Download Festival returns to The Great Escape (TGE) this May.

music-news.com·3 days ago

New Zealand Announced as Focus Country for The Great Escape Festival 2026

New Zealand named focus country at The Great Escape 2026, with ten Kiwi artists performing a showcase takeover at Brighton venue Patterns.

v13.net·5 days ago

The Great Escape’s 2026 Lineup Expands with Bella Kay, Sassy 009 & More

The Great Escape has announced over 100 new names for their 2026 edition, including Bella Kay, Sassy 009 and more; see lineup so far.

billboard.com·1 week ago

Anabel Rose heads to Brighton for The Great Escape 2026

Ghana's favourite alt-pop sensation, Anabel Rose is set to perform at The Great Escape festival in May, riding a wave of critical momentum.

ghanamusic.com·1 week ago

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