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The Great Escape Festival 2026

Sarah Pagel · Updated 28 August 2026

Last edition: 13 May 2026 – 16 May 2026 · next TBA Brighton, United Kingdom 18+ Age listed

The Great Escape is an annual four-day music festival in Brighton, UK, that showcases over 450 emerging artists across more than 30 walkable venues. It serves as a global platform for talent discovery and features a major industry conference with panels and networking events.

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What The Great Escape Festival offers

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Where you'll be

Brighton City Centre

Brighton, BN1, United Kingdom

Local Currency: GBP

Consider paying in GBP locally. Bring cash or use a payment card that supports this currency to avoid extra fees.

An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.

28 August 2026