# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Great Escape Festival 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 12:00 am (+00:00) - **Event Description**: InformationVarious venues across Brighton Ages 18+ The Great Escape is the festival for new music, showcasing emerging artists from all over the world in 30+ walkable venues across the city and a pop-up festival site on Brighton Beach. It's the first place to discover your new favourite artist and see them in an intimate setting before they go on to headline major festival stages. TGE is also attended by the music industry who are on the hunt for the next big thing. We run a conference alongside the gigs featuring insightful panels, topical debates, keynote speeches and networking opportunities in abundance. The Alternative Escape, our Spotlight Shows, secret gigs, club nights and spontaneous collaborations all add to the festivities and make this weekend in Brighton one not to miss.Nearby AttractionsThe Great Escape Festival has 4 upcoming events.Note: Over 18s only. A max of 8 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 8 will be cancelled.Ticket LimitPlease note: There is a ticket Limit of 8 tickets per person and per credit card on this eventSeatmaphttps://s1.ticketm.net/uk/tmimages/venue/maps/uk5/30816s.gif - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brighton/the-great-escape-festival-2026/210007252442337 - **Event Categories**: Music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Brighton - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Various Brighton Venues - **lat**: 50.82198400 - **long**: -0.13820800 - **full address**: Various Brighton Venues, Brighton, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Great Escape Festival 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/21c28485c41771a391872f1a226bdae08c8cd390f91c820e0a13b6584c8cdf65-rimg-w1024-h576-dc302926-gmir.jpg?v=1769690707 ## Artist Details - **Artist name**: The Kooks - **Artist page URL**: https://allevents.in/performer/the-kooks - **Artist name**: Kingfishr - **Artist page URL**: https://allevents.in/performer/kingfishr - **Artist name**: Peaches - **Artist page URL**: https://allevents.in/performer/peaches ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Kooks performing in Brighton? - **A:** The Great Escape Festival 2026 takes place on Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 12:00 am at Various Brighton Venues, Brighton, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Great Escape Festival 2026? - **A:** The Great Escape Festival 2026 is organized by MAMA FESTIVALS LIMITED. - **Q**: Who are the performers at The Kooks's event? - **A:** The confirmed lineup for The Great Escape Festival 2026 includes: The Kooks, Kingfishr, Peaches. The full schedule may be updated closer to the event date - check the event page for the latest artist announcements. - **Q**: What are the most popular songs by The Kooks & other artists? - **A:** Some of The Kooks's most popular songs include Naive, She Moves In Her Own Way, Seaside. These tracks have helped cement their place in the music industry and are likely to feature in their The Great Escape Festival 2026 set. - **Q**: What genre of music does The Kooks perform? - **A:** The Kooks is known for their distinctive sound in the brighton indie genre, often blending elements of garage rock - making them a unique voice in contemporary music. - **Q**: How popular is The Kooks? - **A:** The Kooks has 7,936,852 monthly listeners on Spotify and 2,555,831 Spotify followers, reflecting a strong and growing international fanbase. - **Q**: Where is The Kooks most popular? - **A:** The Kooks's music has a strong following across multiple cities, with particularly active listeners in London, Manchester, Sydney, Melbourne, Birmingham. - **Q**: How do I find more upcoming concerts by The Kooks & other artists? - **A:** You can find all upcoming The Kooks concerts and events on AllEvents. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Great Escape Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brighton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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