The Great Escape 2026

The Great Escape is the festival for new music, showcasing over 500 emerging artists from all over the world in 30+ walkable venues across Brighton city centre including 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. Download the app now to plan your time at TGE, build your own schedule, discover new artists and receive important updates throughout the festival.