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Ironworks Studios, Brighton and Hove
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The Great Escape is the UK's leading festival for new music discovery, held each May across Brighton and Hove's venues. Now in its 20th year, the 2026 edition runs 13–16 May and features over 150 artists across dozens of stages throughout the city. H…
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13 - 16 May, 2026
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Ironworks Studios, Brighton and Hove
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Small · 1k-5k
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2006, Running 20 years
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Everyone is on the move between pubs, clubs and a pier venue, with a stage on the pebbles. Queues form at the smaller rooms, and the best sets are often the ones you walked in on by chance.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAID
“Lots of industry types, not just fans”
“Constant venue-hopping, always rushing”
“City buzzing, impossible to see everything”
“Beach stage adds real festival feel”
“Free alt-escape worth seeking out”
Supporting The Kooks at the 20th Anniversary Spotlight Show
