The Great Escape is an international live music event; by day, a series of insightful interviews with leading figures from the worldwide music industry; by night, a festival of export-ready artists from across the globe performing at multiple walk-able venues.
Taking place in the seaside city of Brighton, bringing together all the key elements of the live and recorded music industries in a way that will entertain, educate and excite all comers - from experienced industry campaigners to those who just want to experience good music.
Listed Events
- The Great Escape 2026
- The Great Escape First Fifty 2025
- The Great Escape 2025
- The Great Escape First Fifty 2024
- The Great Escape 2024
- The Great Escape 2023
- The Great Escape 2022
The Great Escape- CANCELLED 2021The Great Escape- CANCELLED 2020The Road To The Great Escape- CANCELLED 2020- The Great Escape 2019
- The Great Escape 2018
- The Great Escape 2017
- The Great Escape 2016
- The Great Escape 2015
- The Great Escape 2014
- The Great Escape 2013
- The Great Escape 2012
- The Great Escape 2011
- The Great Escape 2010
- The Great Escape 2009
- The Great Escape 2008
- The Great Escape 2007
- The Great Escape 2006
Latest Updates
The Great Escape 2026festival details
last updated: Fri 1st May 2026
The Great Escape 2026line-ups & rumours
last updated: Fri 6th Feb 2026
The Great Escape First Fifty 2025festival details
last updated: Fri 19th Sep 2025
The Great Escape 2025festival details
last updated: Fri 25th Apr 2025
The Great Escape 2025line-ups & rumours
last updated: Fri 25th Apr 2025