The Brighton Rock'n'Roll Circus is a free entry unofficial showcase event that runs simultaneously over the four days of The Great Escape Festival in Brighton (14th - 17th May 2025), with over 40 independent bands in the line up.

The venue for the show is The Font which has a standing capacity of 250, nestled in the heart of Brighton's historic quarter (the brick-paved Lanes area). The event runs daily from 12pm - 11.45pm.

The Great Escape is the leading UK festival for new music, showcasing 450 emerging artists from all over the world in 30+ walkable venues across the city and a pop-up festival site on Brighton Beach. TGE is also attended by the music industry, who are on the hunt for the next big thing. There is a full conference alongside the gigs featuring insightful panels, topical debates, keynote speeches and networking opportunities in abundance.

Alongside the official programme, there is also a thriving unofficial fringe scene featuring showcases, secret gigs, club nights which all add to the festivities and make this weekend in Brighton one not to miss for music fans.