We are delighted to unveil the 2026 festival schedule, alongside a wave of new artists and the partners set to host stages across Brighton this May.
Taking place from 13–16 May, the festival’s full schedule is now live via the official TGE app, where fans can explore over 450 artists, build personalised plans and receive real-time updates throughout the weekend.
This year’s stage hosts include a broad mix of leading media, industry and label partners such as Billboard UK, BBC Introducing, Clash, DIY, Dork, Kerrang!, NME, Notion, So Young, The Independent and Ticketmaster New Music, alongside agencies including WME, ITB and ROAM, and labels like Rough Trade, Transgressive and Bella Union.
The announcement also brings 40+ new artists to the 2026 line-up, including Nectar Woode (pictured), Mandy, Indiana and Working Men’s Club, plus Gabriella Cilmi, Walt Disco, Lizzie Esau and a host of international talent, continuing TGE’s mission to spotlight the most exciting emerging acts from across the globe.
The full ist of new acts added to the line up today is
Mandy, Indiana / Working Men’s Club / Nectar Woode / proderics / Reggie / Gabriella Cilmi / Holybones / Life / Dave Lofts / Harry Lyon / La Plata / Labyrinthine Oceans / The 113 / Walt Disco / Parade / VVV (Trippin you) / Just For Fun / JAEL / Marianna Winter / Tian qiyi / Miles Temp / Marina Josephina / Sametime / Floodhounds / Charlie Aky / Prido / Kenzo Jae / Rafferty / Oumy / Alex Amor / J Appiah / showmore / Momoko Iwasaki / BANSHIMOKU / Lizzie Esau / The Froot / Risco / Everyhell / BonEs Ate Arfa / Filthy Pig / Lydia Shute / Paige Kennedy / LAS DIANAS
The Late Escape also returns, led by Hospital Records’ 30th anniversary takeover, bringing late-night electronic programming across the city.
Make sure you have your place at TGE 2026 booked today. Tickets on sale here.