The Great Escape 2026 is back with another huge wave of announcements as we gear up for our 20th anniversary edition this May.
Today, we’re unveiling 100+ new artists joining the line-up, alongside daily highlights across the festival and the launch of TGE Wristband Reward.
100+ more artists join the 2026 line-up
The line-up continues to grow with an exciting mix of emerging talent from across the globe set to take over Brighton’s venues this May.
New additions include Nectar Woode, ARXX, Bella Kay, Ben Ellis, Bimini, Ceebo, Chase Icon, Do Nothing, GANS, Girl Scout, Kerr Mercer, MADMADMAD, Max Winter, My First Time, PVA, Sassy 009, Sunday Mourners, The Orchestra (For Now), The Skinner Brothers, Tom Rasmussen, Tommy Barlow, Tsatsamis, Xanadu, Y and many more.
From indie and post-punk to hyperpop, electronic and R&B, this latest wave reflects the genre-spanning, discovery-first spirit that defines The Great Escape.
The full list of artists being announced today is here
8bite • Adjua • Aifric • Aimée Fatale • AKA • Aki Oke • Alfie Castley • Alfreda • Alice Faye • Amy Palmer • Anabel Rose • Arima Ederra • ARXX • Bella Kay • Ben Ellis • betina quest • Big Truck • Black Nylon • Boudicca • Brodie Milner • Bureau De Change • Call Me Franco • Ceebo • Chantelle Marquez • Charlie Jeer • Charlotte Plank • Chase Icon • Cordelia Gartside • Dééfait • Demi Riquísimo • Diz Lyric • Do Nothing • Ebi Soda • Eliza McLamb • Elysia Biro • Everyday Saints • Fliss • Flora Hibberd • Fright Years • Funeralcare • Gans • Gilska • Girl Apocrypha • Girl in the Year Above • Girl Scout • Healing Power of Horses • Holybones • Hutch • Imani Ruiz • Internet Cafe • Iona Luke • Isabelle Mettle • Jack Van Cleaf • Jamie McIntyre • Jawdropped • Joe Bradwell • Josephine Illingworth • Kerr Mercer • KEYAH/BLU • KIIMI • Krumpets • Lauren Duffus • Len Blake • Lonnie Gunn • Luvis • Madmadmad • Matt Hennessy • Max Winter • Mel Blue • Mên An Tol • Mia Langridge • Milly Pye • Monks • My First Time • NCY Milky Band • Nectar Woode • Noonzy • Nori • Oskar Haag • Pacifica • Pamela • papaya noon • Patche • PVA • Quiet Houses • Reggie • revenge of calculon • Rocket • Room Service • Roomer • Sassy 009 • SAVARA • Sell Everything • Shay O’Dowd • SPIKEMYHEART • Sugaboo • Sunday Mourners • Supermarket • Swim Deep • TAMIW • Tessi Nandi • The Cabs • The Haunted Youth • The Orchestra (For Now) • The Rooks • The Skinner Brothers • The Tullamarines • The Wrong Trousers • TheBoyShadow • Tom Rasmussen • Tommy Barlow • Tsatsamis • Vicky Sometani • Viren Neel • Winnie Ama • Winter Gardens • World News • Wu Tiao Ren • Xalia DJ • Xanadu • Y
Daily highlights revealed
We’ve also revealed a first look at which artists will be playing across each day of the festival, helping you start planning your TGE journey.
From opening night discoveries on Wednesday through to a huge Saturday finale, these daily drops give you a taste of what’s to come — with hundreds more artists still to be scheduled. See our daily highlights here.
The full festival schedule will be released one month ahead of the festival via the official TGE app, so make sure you’re ready to build your plan.
Introducing TGE Wristband Rewards
New for 2026, we’re launching TGE Wristband Rewards — giving festival attendees even more ways to experience Brighton beyond the stages.
In partnership with a range of local businesses, wristband holders will be able to unlock exclusive perks, discounts and special offers across the city during the festival.
From food and drink spots to retail and wellness, participating venues include Shelter Hall, Helm Gallery, Stanley Road Department Store, Chilli Pickle, Beach Box Spa and Family Store — with more to be announced.
Full details will be available via the app, making it easy to discover and redeem rewards throughout the weekend. Find out more here.
Your 20th anniversary starts here
As we celebrate 20 years of The Great Escape, 2026 is set to be our most ambitious edition yet — bringing together the best new music from around the world, alongside special shows, late-night moments and a city-wide festival experience.
Tickets are on sale now — don’t miss your chance to be part of it.
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