The Great Escape 2026, Brighton (UK) ⎪ 13–16 May
The Great Escape once again brought the international music industry to Brighton from 13–16 May 2026. As one of Europe’s key showcase festivals, it remains an important meeting point for artists and music professionals from across the globe.
SWISS MORNING BREW
Fri 15 May ⎜ 11:00–12:00 ⎢ Olea Specialty Coffee & Matcha
A new addition to this year’s Swiss activities was the Swiss Morning Brew at Olea Specialty Coffee & Matcha, which offered delegates an informal networking moment over coffee, pastries and Swiss chocolate before the festival day began.
SWISS BUSINESS BLENDER
Fri 15 May ⎜ 12:00–16:00 ⎢ Komedia Studio
The main Swiss networking event followed at Komedia Studio, where the Swiss Business Blender (formerly Swiss Business Mixer) brought together music professionals and delegates. The venue remained busy throughout the afternoon, with attendees gathering for networking and live performances by BombayMami, Argyle, LEILA and Eileen Alister, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere throughout the event.
Presented by Swiss Music Export, FONDATION SUISA, Pro Helvetia and the Embassy of Switzerland in the United Kingdom.
Swiss live acts at the Swiss Business Blender:
OTHER LIVE ACTS @ TGE 2026
As in previous years, the showcase artists also performed additional official festival showcases across Brighton, helping to increase their visibility within the wider TGE programme. Swiss act Comastatic also appeared in the official festival line-up:
EILEEN ALISTER
Thu 14 May ｜ 19:15 ｜ Revenge
COMASTATIC
Thu 14 May ｜ 21:15 ｜ Daltons
BOMBAYMAMI
Fri 15 May ｜ 20:15 ｜ Patterns Upstairs
LEILA
Sat 16 May ｜ 20:15 ｜ Komedia Studio
ARGYLE
Sat 16 May ｜ 21:30｜ One Church
The next Great Escape festival will take place in Brighton from 12 to 15 May 2027.
SWISS MUSIC @ The Great Escape 2026 en pictures:
