Great Lake Swimmers at The Hope & Ruin, Brighton

Great Lake Swimmers are playing The Hope & Ruin in Brighton on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. Doors open at 7pm, with the night wrapping by 10pm. This listing is part of the Brighton grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Brighton gigs there.

FORM Presents GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS

Capturing light is not easy: ask any outdoor photographer. In order to capture the perfect shot,one has to be ready for fragmentary shifts in illumination. In that spirit,Caught Lightis GreatLake Swimmers’ ninth album, and perhaps their most nimble: be prepared, don’t overthink, actfast. Founder Tony Dekker has always been akin to a wildlife photographer, often choosing to makerecords in unique surroundings with a connection to Ontario history. This time,he holed up inthe Ganaraska Forest, between Peterborough and Port Hope, with producer Darcy Yates(Bahamas) and engineer Jimmy Bowskill (Blue Rodeo). Their goal was to tap the warmth ofearly ’70s folk/pop/rock, whether it be the cozy sonic sweater of Gordon Lightfoot’s classic work,or the gentleness of und

Venue: The Hope & Ruin, Brighton and Hove

More info: https://www.hope.pub/event/great-lake-swimmers/

Source: www.hope.pub

About Great Lake Swimmers

Great Lake Swimmers headlines this Brighton gig on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.

About The Hope & Ruin

The Hope & Ruin is one of Brighton's grass-roots venues on GigXchange — the kind of small-capacity room where you can stand close to the band and the bill changes every week. Capacity, age policy and door fee vary per night, so always cross-check with the gig details panel or the venue's own page closer to the date.

Planning your Brighton night

Grass-roots gigs in Brighton are intimate by design: most rooms cap below 200, the band is on stage close to the floor, and the support acts often deserve as much attention as the headliner. Arrive within thirty minutes of doors to catch the openers and pick a sightline you're happy with.

Entry hasn't been published — bring £5–£15 cash to be safe, or check the venue's social channels for advance ticketing.

Travelling? Check the map below for the exact location of The Hope & Ruin, or jump to the Brighton live music hub for what else is on around the same time.