BRIGHTON · GRASS-ROOTS GIG

The Great Escape 2026 – Saturday at The Hope & Ruin, Brighton

Saturday, 16 May 2026 · doors 12pm · The Hope & Ruin, Brighton

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The Great Escape 2026 – Saturday — Quick Facts

THE GREAT ESCAPE The Great Escape is the festival for new music, showcasing 500 emerging artists from all over the world in 30+ walkable venues across the city and a pop-up festival site on Brighton Beach. It’s the first

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DateSaturday, 16 May 2026
Doors12pm
EntryTBA
AgesAll ages

Where

The Hope & Ruin
Brighton
Brighton

About this venue

The Hope & Ruin hosts grass-roots gigs in Brighton. Capacity, age policy and door fee vary per night — check the details panel above. Find The Hope & Ruin online

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About this gig

The Great Escape 2026 – Saturday are playing The Hope & Ruin in Brighton on Saturday, 16 May 2026. Doors open at 12pm, with the night wrapping by 2am. This listing is part of the Brighton grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Brighton gigs there.

THE GREAT ESCAPE The Great Escape is the festival for new music, showcasing 500 emerging artists from all over the world in 30+ walkable venues across the city and 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. TGE is also attended by the music industry who are on the hunt for the next big thing. We run a conference alongside the gigs featuring insightful panels, topical debates, keynote speeches and networking opportunities in abundance. Line up and stage timings to come.

Venue: The Hope & Ruin, Brighton and Hove

More info: https://www.hope.pub/event/the-great-escape-2026-saturday/

Source: www.hope.pub

VenueThe Hope & Ruin, Brighton

About The Great Escape 2026 – Saturday

The Great Escape 2026 – Saturday headlines this Brighton gig on Saturday, 16 May 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.

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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.

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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.

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The Great Escape 2026 – Saturday is at The Hope & Ruin, Brighton.
Doors 12pm, set ends around 2am on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
Entry price isn't listed. Most grass-roots gigs are pay-on-the-door — bring £5–£15 cash to be safe, or check the venue's socials for advance tickets.
For more upcoming gigs see the Brighton gig directory. For weekly slots, the Brighton open mic directory. For the wider scene, the Brighton live music hub. Artists looking for paid bookings, see how to get gigs in Brighton.
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