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Brighton Festival Unveils 20th Anniversary Acts
31 Mar
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.
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.
Rising talent Nectar Woode is also slated to appear, alongside acts like Ben Willis and The Haunted Youth. Previously confirmed performers for the festival include The Kooks and Peaches. For the second consecutive year, Billboard U.K. will host a stage at the Deep End venue, with KEO set to headline its programming on May 15.
Throughout its history, The Great Escape has provided early platforms for artists such as Stormzy, Sam Fender, Dua Lipa, and Adele, solidifying its reputation as a crucial event for discovering new music.
