The Great Escape Festival at Various Brighton Venues at Various Brighton Venues, Brighton

The Great Escape Festival at Various Brighton Venues are playing Various Brighton Venues in Brighton on Wednesday, 13 May 2026. This listing is part of the Brighton grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Brighton gigs there.

Various venues across Brighton Ages 18+ The Great Escape is the festival for new music, showcasing 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. The Alternative Escape, our Spotlight Shows, secret gigs, club nights and spontaneous collaborations all add to the festivities and make this weekend in Brighton one not to miss.

Venue: Various Brighton Venues, Brighton

About The Great Escape Festival at Various Brighton Venues

The Great Escape Festival at Various Brighton Venues headlines this Brighton gig on Wednesday, 13 May 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.

About Various Brighton Venues

Various Brighton Venues 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 Various Brighton Venues, or jump to the Brighton live music hub for what else is on around the same time.