The Kooks

THE KOOKS RETURN TO THE SEASIDE AFTER PERFORMING AT THE VERY FIRST THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL IN 2006 PRESENTED BY NME
Brighton indie favourites The Kooks return home to headline a very special 20th Anniversary Spotlight Show at The Great Escape.
Having performed at the very first edition of the festival in 2006, the same year they released their multi-platinum debut album Inside In / Inside Out, The Kooks come full circle with a landmark seaside show celebrating 20 years of one of the UK’s defining indie records.
Expect an unforgettable set featuring era-defining tracks including Naïve, She Moves in Her Own Way and Seaside.
  
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES MORE
All tickets include access to The Great Escape festival on Wednesday 13 May 2026.
Live music showcases across Brighton start from 6pm, giving you the chance to discover emerging artists across the city before heading to TGE Beach for the show.
One ticket. Live music across Brighton + a headline beachside performance.
Please note: festival access is subject to venue capacity.
  
TGE BEACH - THE DEEP END - ABOUT THE VENUE
Set directly on Brighton Beach, this 1,000-capacity pop-up venue offers a rare chance to see a major act like The Kooks in an intimate, up-close setting.
With the sea just metres away and the energy of the city all around you, expect a one-off live music experience you won’t find anywhere else.
Previous artist who have played at this unique venue include Idles, Peter Doherty, The Horrors, English Teacher, Amyl and The Sniffers and many more.