Fat Dog

MUTATIONS FESTIVAL 2026
Various Venues, Brighton
FRIDAY TICKETS ONLY
 
Brighton’s seminal Mutations Festival returns Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October 2026 for its eighth edition, it’s most ambitious and exciting edition yet!

Headlining the Friday are the undefinable, undeniable, raucous FAT DOG.

Headlining the Saturday is Beastie Boys alumni MIKE D on his first ever solo tour in support of his debut solo album.
Joining them on the bill will be over 90 of the most exciting international breakthrough and established artists across 9 of Brighton’s most beloved Grassroots Music Venues, all to be announced in the coming weeks!

Renowned for consistently showcasing ’the next big thing’, from CMAT, Yard Act and Sprints in 2021; to The Last Dinner Party, Wunderhorse and Fat Dog in 2022; English Teacher, Antony Szmierek and Paris Paloma in 2023; Kneecap, Arrow Aftab and Adult DVD in 2024; to Keo and Big Special in 2025; Mutations Festival 2026 will be no exception!

Mutations Festival is a multi-venue, single wristband event. Your ticket gains you access to all venues (subject to individual venue capacities).
Reduced price ‘Under 25’s’ tickets are available, age proof ID will be required for collection at wristband exchange for this ticket type.

 
Friday

Box Office Opens 2pm

Festival Doors 3pm to 10pm (after party until 2am)

* Line-up subject to change
** Venue capacities are based on first come first served
Presented by FORM
18+

- General Brighton Venue Inquiries: +44 (0)1273 290 290
- Tourist Information: +44 (0)1273 290 337

- Identification required for ticket pickup
- Arrive at least 1 hour before event start time
- Electronic ticket confirmation recommended
- Some venues offer mobile ticket scanning

- Limited street parking available
- Public car parks within walking distance
- Some venues offer nearby parking garages
- Rates typically £1.50-£3.00 per hour
- Evening event parking may have reduced rates

- Wheelchair accessible venues
- Designated spaces for mobility-impaired guests
- Companion seats available
- Advanced booking recommended for accessible seating
- Some venues offer hearing loop systems

- No outside food or drinks
- Photo/video restrictions may apply
- Smart casual attire recommended
- Age restrictions for certain events
- No smoking in indoor venues

- Child ticket prices vary by venue
- Under 16 typically requires adult accompaniment
- Some events are 18+ only
- Family-friendly shows have specific age guidelines
- Infant/toddler policies differ between venues