News / 17 Sep
FIRST FIFTY Returns This November With the First Wave of Artists for TGE 2026
The countdown to The Great Escape 2026 has officially begun. We’re thrilled to announce that FIRST FIFTY, our annual live… Read More
News / 17 Sep
The Independent Returns as Official News Partner for The Great Escape 2026
We’re delighted to announce that The Independent will return as the official news partner of The Great Escape 2026, marking… Read More
News / 17 Sep
CALM to be Lead Charity Partner for TGE 2026
We’re proud to announce that Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) will be the official lead charity partner for The Great… Read More
News / 15 Sep
Artist Applications are now open
Artist applications for The Great Escape 2026, in partnership with CD Baby, are now open and there is no fee… Read More
News / 28 Aug
Early Bird Tickets for The Great Escape 2026 Running Low
The countdown to The Great Escape 2026 has begun and our Early Bird 4-day festival tickets are almost sold out.… Read More
News / 5 Jun
Win a TGE Tote Bag – Exclusive Giveaway for Festival-Goers
Each year at The Great Escape, our limited edition TGE tote bags are handed out to attending delegates — and… Read More
News / 29 May
Zetra Announced as Winner of The Steve Strange Award 2025
We’re delighted to announce that Zetra have been named the 2025 recipients of The Great Escape’s Steve Strange Award, celebrating… Read More
News / 22 May
Early Bird Tickets for TGE26 Are On Sale Now!
After an unforgettable edition of The Great Escape 2025, we’re already looking ahead — and we’re thrilled to announce that… Read More
News / 16 May
VOTING NOW OPEN FOR THE 2025 STEVE STRANGE AWARD
The Great Escape is proud to announce the return of the Steve Strange Award for 2025 — celebrating the next… Read More
News / 14 May
THE HORRORS JOIN THE GREAT ESCAPE 2025 LINE-UP
We’re thrilled to announce that alt-rock pioneers The Horrors will storm The Deep End on Brighton Beach on Thursday 15… Read More
News / 12 May
Your best summer starts now
@festivalrepublic Your best summer starts NOW ☀️ @Reading & Leeds Festival @Wilderness @Latitude Festival @The Great Escape Festival #festivals #ukfestivals… Read More
News / 24 Apr
The Great Escape 2025 Shines a Spotlight on Brighton’s Finest
This year at The Great Escape, we’re turning the spotlight toward the city that makes it all possible—Brighton. From record… Read More