Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have announced a momentous UK exclusive headline show, set for Friday, 31 July 2026, at Preston Park in Brighton, marking the band’s only UK appearance of the year — and a deeply personal homecoming for Cave.
Brighton, a city that shaped much of Cave’s creative life, will host a rare and powerful return from one of music’s most magnetic performers. The announcement arrives in the wake of Wild God, the band’s acclaimed 2024 album that catapulted them into a new era of artistic and live excellence.
A City, A Sound, A Legacy
Cave, who spent over two decades living in Brighton, described the event with characteristic flourish:
“It’s a homecoming! It’s going to be big, bad and beautiful. An epic show!!!”
The performance promises to be more than just a tour stop — it’s a full-circle moment in the story of a band whose work has been shaped by the emotional landscape of the city. From lyrics to film to personal mythology, Brighton runs deep through the veins of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds.
Setlist Spanning Four Decades
Fans can expect a rich setlist drawn from across the band’s storied discography — from early classics to Wild God, the genre-defying 2024 release produced by Cave and longtime collaborator Warren Ellis. The band’s current lineup includes:
Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Colin Greenwood, Jim Sclavunos, George Vjestica, Larry Mullins, and Carly Paradis.
After a run of sold-out shows across Europe and North America during The Wild God Tour, the group now prepares to bring their arena-level intensity to Preston Park.
Presale and General Tickets
Fan presale opens Thursday 25 September, and general tickets go on sale Friday 26 September at 10am local time.
For presale registration and more info, visit: nickcavebrighton.com
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