Countdown to… The Great Escape

The Great Escape Festival, Brighton, 15th-18th May 2024

Just a matter of weeks now until the many venues of The Great Escape open their doors and set up stage for hundreds of acts from far and wide. Time to take a closer look at the line up as the full schedule is now available – though there’s always time for a few last minute surprises.

We’ve pulled together just 30 artists that we know are worth a shout, but one of the joys of an event like this is discovering new talent, so we’re currently also looking through the extensive list of names new to us, and would love to hear any recommendations. In the meantime, here’s the A-Z of our 30 on the starting blocks, with dates and locations – some inevitable clashes but choice is a great thing, right?

Adult DVD – Friday 330pm, Hope & Ruin / Friday 115am, Dust

Alien Chicks – Thursday 1030pm, Three Wise Cats / Saturday 115pm, Komedia Studio

Antony Szmierek – Friday 1130pm, Horatio’s

Been Stellar – Thursday 1015pm, Charles St Tap / Friday 330pm Charles St Tap

Big Special – Friday 930pm, Horatio’s

Bishopskin – Friday 1030pm, One Church

Cardinals – Thursday 915pm, Horatio’s

City Parking – Thursday 915pm, Paganini Ballroom

EBBB – Thursday 1030pm, Green Door Store / Saturday 930pm, Dust

Fräulein – Friday 1230am, Waterbear Venue

Friktion – Friday 715pm, Waterbear Venue

Gallus – Friday 930pm, Chalk