The Great Escape

The Festival For New Music | 12th - 15th May 2027 | #TGE27

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☀️#TGE25 was one for the ages 🔥

A huge thank you to all artists, venues, partners and YOU for making this so special 💛

🎟️ Missing us already?  #TGE26 Early bird tickets are now on sale grab yours before they’re gone!

https://t.co/FX59xYNDkb

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🚨 TICKET ALERT 🚨

🎟️ Final Saver Festival tickets for #TGE26 are will sell out TODAY

Get yours now

🔗 https://t.co/FX59xYNDkb

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The most anticipated landing of 2026 is here 🛸
Angine de Poitrine will headline our Opening Beach Party at The Deep End -TGE Beach site on Wednesday 13th May presented by NME.

Limited Wednesday tickets and 4 day Festival Tickets here: https://t.co/FX59xYNDkb

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. @thekooksmusic return to Brighton to headline The Great Escape, presented by @NME

Wed 13 May 2026, TGE Beach - The Deep End

Presale – 10am Tue 10 March
Sign up to the TGE mailing list here: https://t.co/6tEhShRQuF

General sale – 10am Fri 13 March

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The Kooks return to Brighton 🌊

Celebrating 20 years of TGE, @thekooksmusic will headline a 20th Anniversary Spotlight Show with @NME

Plus 100 new acts join the 2026 line-up including Wesley Joseph, Dea Matrona, Julia Cumming and many more 👀

https://t.co/yig0WePP8V

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🚨 BIG NEWS!! We’ve added 100+ new acts to #TGE26! 🚨

PLUS our new spotlight show at Brighton Dome, featuring PEACHES🎶

Head to our website to find the full line up so far ✨

🎟️ https://t.co/FX59xYOb9J

See you at the beach 🏖️

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☀️104 days until we’re back ❤️

🛎️ Don’t forget you can secure our hotel deals now at the best price available and have the best TGE experience 🌊

🎟️ https://t.co/FX59xYNDkb

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20 years of The Great Escape ❤️

A scroll through where it all started, a lot has happened since.

From first shows to future headliners, this is what music discovery looks like.

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Tickets are now on sale for our Spotlight Show with @KingfishrBand at @brightdome for #TGE26

🎟️ https://t.co/YDWHlhzYZB

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The first Spotlight Show for #TGE26 is here!

Come see @KingfishrBand at Brighton Dome Concert Hall on Thursday 14th May 2026 👑🐟

🎟️ Tickets go on sale at 10am Friday 21st November

Mark your calendars you don’t want to miss this!

🔗 https://t.co/YDWHlhzra3

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Some incredible moments captured last night at First Fifty ❤️

Let’s do it all again at #TGE26 next year!

See you in Brighton 🌊

📸 @hello_content

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🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT TIME🚨
Ahead of tonight's #FirstFifty launch meet the final names completing the first wave of fifty artists who will be joining us at #TGE26✨

AND our Spotlight Show at Brighton Dome will be headlined by @KingfishrBand 👑🐟

🎟️ https://t.co/FX59xYNDkb

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The FIRST FIFTY is back and it’s your first chance to experience the sound of The Great Escape 2026✨

On Thursday 13 November, we take over East London with a night of explosive live showcases

🎟️ Tickets for all FIRST FIFTY shows will go on sale on Friday.

Don’t miss out…

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🎶 Electronic music took centre stage at #TGE25 🎧🎛️ we can't wait for next year ❤️

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@englishteacherband took #TGE25 by storm once again⚡

Delivering alt-rock excellence with their signature wit, energy and style at the @billboarduk stage 🔥

📸 @hello_content

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Moments frozen in time from @Independent stage 🖤
@SkunkAnansie and @spaceacremusic 🔥🔥🔥

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And the winner is… @wearezetra recipient of the 2025 Steve Strange Award, winning a prize of £5000🏆

🔗 https://t.co/eBb1k1JmLb

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💛 A massive THANK YOU to all the incredible volunteers who made #TGE25 shine ✨
We couldn’t have done it without you!

We can’t wait to see where you go next ❤️

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🌊 Guess what? 2026 SUPER early bird delegate passes are on sale NOW 💛

🎟️ Grab them before they’re gone!
🔗 https://t.co/P3xSdWlt8f

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🎶 Tune in today at 4pm on @BBC6Music for @steve_lamacq #TGE25 LIVE report🎙️

Catch exclusive live performances from the @bbcintroducing stage 🔥

Plus in-depth conversations with Chloe Slater, @menantollondon and @RizzleKicks 💛

🔗https://t.co/Zn4sXul1xX