Tom McRae at The Hope & Ruin, Brighton

Tom McRae are playing The Hope & Ruin in Brighton on Sunday, 18 October 2026. Doors open at 6pm, with the night wrapping by 9pm. This listing is part of the Brighton grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Brighton gigs there.

FORM Presents:TOM MCRAE

Tom McRae is a Brit Award, Q Award, and Mercury Prize nominated singer-songwriter. He has made 9 studio albums so far – 10 including an album of duets with Lowri Evans performing as Evans McRae. As his loyal fan base can attest, McRae continues to prove an enduring talent. His live shows have quite rightly earned him a reputation as a stunning performer, with a heartfelt rapport with his audience. He also writes for film and television, and other artists: including Marianne Faithfull. “One of our greatest living songwriters” says Poet Laureate Simon Armitage. “An angel singing the devil’s tunes” Evening Standard. “This genre’s saving grace” NME. “The perfect songwriter for these fucked up times” The Telegraph. “A genius” Le Figaro. + support

Venue: The Hope & Ruin, Brighton and Hove

More info: https://www.hope.pub/event/tom-mcrae/

Source: www.hope.pub

About Tom McRae

Tom McRae headlines this Brighton gig on Sunday, 18 October 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.