Mutations Festival 2026 – Friday

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 at Mutations are the undefinable, undeniable, raucous FAT DOG. Headlining the Saturday at Mutations is Beastie Boys alumni MIKE D, 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 10 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, Arooj 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.Timings FridayBox Office Opens 2pmFestival Doors 3pm to 10pm (after parties until 2am) * your ticket allows access to all after partiesTimings SaturdayBox Office Opens 12pmFestival Doors 1pm to 10pm (after parties until 2am) * your ticket allows access to all after parties Which artists will perform in which venue and at what time will be announced closer to the event