Big news for music lovers! The Great Escape 2025 is opening its doors even earlier with an expanded live music programme on Wednesday, bringing more incredible showcases and venues to the start of your festival experience.
For the first time ever, 3-day festival tickets now come with an additional day of programming, upgrading them to 4-day tickets— no changes to your booking required!!
The live music showcases on Wednesday will kick off from 5 PM, giving you the perfect way to ease into the festival’s vibrant atmosphere. Festival ticket holders will have access to showcases across a great selection of fantastic venues, including The Prince Albert, Paganini Ballroom, Jubilee Square, Soundwaves (TGE beach site), The Hope & Ruin, and Patterns.
Plus, don’t miss the special Spotlight Show hosted by Strap Originals, headlined by Peter Doherty to celebrate his new album ‘Felt Better Alive’, at The Great Escape beach site. This Strap Originals showcase will feature a curated lineup of exciting new artists from the label and will be part of a TGE beach takeover. Access to The Deep End, the large venue hosting this unique Spotlight Show, will be separately ticketed with tickets going on sale 10am Friday 7th February.
Why wait until Thursday? Join us on Wednesday to dive into the vibrant energy of Brighton, discover your next favourite artist, and make the most of your Great Escape experience. Keep an eye out for artist announcements and schedule updates coming soon!