The Great Escape Festival 2026
Starts: 13th May 2026
Various iconic venues throughout Brighton
Europe’s leading festival for new music returns to Brighton in 2026, showcasing over 450 emerging artists across 30+ venues.
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A selection of over 450 emerging artists from around the world.
The Great Escape 2026 returns 13th - 16th May in Brighton. Over four days, the festival takes over more than 30 walkable venues dotted across the city, with hundreds of new and emerging artists playing a wide range of genres, from alt-pop, electronic, hip hop, indie, to rock and experimental sounds.
Alongside the music, The Great Escape features a renowned industry conference offering networking, panels, and insight for music professionals. It’s the place where rising stars meet tastemakers, and the future of music gets shaped.
Disabled Facilities: Accessible beach venue infrastructure, Accessible toilets & large-print menus, Seating on request, Queue jump / priority access
