The Great Escape 2025 Unveils 120+ Artists, Features Peter Doherty

The Great Escape festival in Brighton has announced over 120 new acts for its 2025 lineup, including renowned singer-songwriter Peter Doherty, who will headline a special Spotlight Show on May 14 alongside Warmduscher and Trampolene. The festival, which will run from May 14-17, has expanded to four days of music for the first time, showcasing emerging talent across more than 35 venues. Other notable additions include Northern Irish rapper Jordan Adetunji, queer pop artist Lynks, and indie-rockers The K’s. Additionally, the festival will feature pre-events, The Road To The Great Escape, in Glasgow and Dublin prior to the main event. The festival also includes a music business conference with various industry discussions. Tickets for the festival are currently available for purchase.