
The Great Escape Festival present The First Fifty 2026
What it is
Be among the first to discover what’s next at FIRST FIFTY, the unique live launch of the first fifty artists announced to play The Great Escape.
Taking over venues across East London for one night this November, FIRST FIFTY is your chance to catch some of the most exciting emerging artists from the UK and beyond in intimate settings, before they head to Brighton for The Great Escape 2027.
Questions
When does The Great Escape Festival present The First Fifty 2026 start and end?
The Great Escape Festival present The First Fifty 2026 runs Thursday, 12 November 2026, 19:30.
Where is The Great Escape Festival present The First Fifty 2026?
The Great Escape Festival present The First Fifty 2026 takes place at MOTH Club, Old Trades Hall, Valette Street, London.
Who plays at The Great Escape Festival present The First Fifty 2026?
The line-up of The Great Escape Festival present The First Fifty 2026: Compost Compost Compost, Dumbhead, Die Twice.
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