When is The Great Escape festival happening in 2026?

The Great Escape festival is scheduled to take place in Brighton from May 14-17, 2026.

Who are some of the new artists announced for The Great Escape 2026?

Over a hundred new artists have been added, including Bella Kay, Bimini, PVA, Charlotte Plank, Arxx, Ben Ellis, Ceebo, Chase Icon, and rising star Nectar Woode.

What is significant about Bella Kay's performance at The Great Escape?

Bella Kay's inclusion marks her first U.K. live performances since her song "iloveitiloveitiloveit" reached No. 2 on the U.K. Official Singles Chart and No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Brighton Festival Unveils 20th Anniversary Acts

31 Mar

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Summary

The Great Escape festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary in Brighton.
Over 100 new artists were added to the 2026 lineup.
Bella Kay and Nectar Woode are among the newly announced performers.

Brighton Festival Unveils 20th Anniversary Acts

The 20th anniversary edition of The Great Escape festival is set to take place in Brighton, England, from May 14-17, 2026. This annual event is renowned for previewing emerging music newcomers.

On March 31, 2026, the festival announced over a hundred new names joining its lineup. These include Arxx, Bella Kay, Ben Ellis, Bimini, Ceebo, Chase Icon, and many others. Bella Kay's upcoming performance marks her first U.K. live shows since her song "iloveitiloveitiloveit" achieved significant chart success, reaching No. 2 on the U.K. Official Singles Chart and No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.