FESTIVAL: The Great Escape

WHERE: Various venues around Brighton

WHEN: 16 - 18 May  2024

SPOTLIGHT SHOWS*:  TBA

*Tickets for Spotlight Shows must be purchased separately.

HOW TO BUY ACCESS TICKETS

You can purchase standard tickets for The Great Escape at greatescapefestival.com.

Registered disabled people can claim a complimentary ticket for their Personal Assistant by emailing [email protected] The email address is also in operation to answer any questions if you require special access at one of the shows. 

VENUE ACCESS

THE BEACH 

Brighton Beach, BN2 1EN - Adjacent to Maderia Drive

Level Access

 Access is via the promenade down a ramp and across the Volks Railway

Accessible Toilets

 Accessible toilets are available at all toilet blocks.

Audio & Visual

 Bars have Lowered Counters & large-print menus

BRIGHTHELM

North Road, BN1 1YD

01273 821521

Level Access

Level access from North Road and Church Street

 Automatic doors

 Accessible toilets

Accessible unisex toilets on ground floor located in the Cafe, kept unlocked.

Audio & Visual

Hearing loop in Auditorium

Seating available 

BRIGHTON DOME

29 New Road, BN1 1UG

01273 261525

Level Access

Level access to venue, no kerb.

Level access at the stage door and onto stage

Lift to balcony level - however there is no room for wheelchair users

Accessible toilets

4 accessible toilets

All RADAR key system - keys available from reception

Audio & Visual

Hearing loop

Viewing Platform at back of horseshoe (space for 2 wheelchair users and 2 Pas) – needs booking in advance

Alternative viewing area in Row 2

Large print format bar prices and listings

BRIGHTON UNITARIAN CHURCH

New Road, BN1 1UF

Level Access

 Level access from Street to venue. 

 All venue areas are accessible except the gallery

Accessible Toilets

 Yes

Audio & Visual

 Seating Available

CLUB REVENGE

32 Old Steine, BN1 1EL

Level Access

Multiple Staircases into venue

Accessible Toilets

Available in the R-Bar

Audio & Visual

Large Print Bar Menus

Seating Available

Raised Accessible Viewing Area

CHALK

13 Pool Valley, Brighton BN1 1NJ

Level Access

Ramp access through the rear of the building. 

The ramps are above the recommended gradient for wheelchair use, but most people that come through, do opt to use them.

Accessible Toilets

Yes [Ask a member of staff for access]

Visual & Audio

Accessible Toilets (ask a member of staff for access)

Hearing Loop

Seating Available

Raised Accessible Viewing Area

COALITION
171-181 Kings Road Arches, BN1 1NB

Level Access
Level access from lower promenade into venue.
Lower promenade access via Public Ramp or stairs from Kings Road

Accessible Toilets
Yes - opened by RADAR key

Audio & Visual
Seating Available
Raised Viewing Area
Large Print Menus
Lowered Bar Service Area

FABRICA

40 Duke St, Brighton BN1 1AG

Level Access 

Venue all on one level, with stairs up to chancel/ stage

There is some slightly uneven floor surface due to the historic building having a mixture of wooden and stone flooring, but it is minimal.

Ship St entrance has rubber ramp that's brought out for all events

Duke Street entrance features a ramp down into level space.

GREEN DOOR STORE

Trafalgar Arches, Lower Goods Yard,

BN1 4FQ

Sophie Roberts: 07944 693214

Level Access

Venue all on one level

Please note venue has a cobbled floor

Accessible toilets

One unisex accessible toilet unlocked

Audio & Visual

Large print format bar prices and listings

No viewing area or platform

Seating available

THE HOPE & RUIN
11-12 Queens Road, BN1 3WA

Level Access
No Level access from Street to venue. Live Music space is located up a 
flight of stairs

Accessible Toilets
N/A

Audio & Visual
N/A

INN ON THE SQUARE

11 Cranocurne Street, BN1 2RD

Level Access

Ramp available into venue

Accessible Toilets

N/A

Audio & Visual

Seating Available

JUBILEE SQUARE  [FESTIVAL HUB]

Jubilee Street, BN1 1GE

Level Access

Jubilee Square is fully accessible to all and is a public square.

There is level access from the street to the square

Accessible Toilets

Yes

Audio & Visual

Bars have large-print menus

JURYS INN WATERFRONT

Kings Road, BN1 2GS

Level Access

Kings Road (Seafront) Level Access from Street to lobby

Bartholomew Square (Lanes) Ramp access from street to Atrium

Lift Access to all floors, with exception of the Health Club

Accessible Toilets

Yes

Audio & Visual

Induction Loop at Reception

Accessible Hotel Rooms

Portable Handrails

Bars have large print menus and low counter service areas

Seating in both conference venues and all networking/party events

KOMEDIA STUDIO/ KOMEDIA BASEMENT

44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN

01273 647101

Level Access

Public lift access to downstairs areas.

Three steps up to back of stage, however it is possible to arrange steep ramp access to both the stages.

Accessible toilets

2 accessible toilets, one in foyer and second downstairs.

Doors open inwards & both toilets are kept unlocked.

Both toilets have an alarm

Audio & Visual

Assistance Dogs welcome

Accessible Toilets on both levels

Bars have large print menus, Braille menus and low counter service areas

Infra-Red hearing system in downstairs performance space – Advanced booking require

LATEST MUSIC BAR

14-17 Manchester St, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1TF

Level Access

Ground Floor has a ramp but no access to floor below

Accessible Toilets

No although services are available at nearby venue

Visual Audio 

Seating available

THE MUCKY DUCK
7 Manchester Street, Kemptown, BN2 1TF

Level Access
2 Steps to venue from the street.

Accessible Toilets
N/A

Audio & Visual
N/A

NORTH LAINE BREWHOUSE

27 Gloucester Place, BN1 4AA

Level Access
Level access to venue from the street.

Accessible Toilets
Yes

Audio & Visual
Large Print Bar Menus Available 
Seating Available

THE OLD MARKET

1A Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS

Level Access

Level access to venue from the street.

Lower level access via platform lift.

Accessible Toilets

Via platform lift - Radar Keys available on request

Audio & Visual

Seating available

ONE CHURCH

Gloucester Place, Brighton, BN1 4AA

01273 694746

Level Access

No level access or disabled access up the stairs.

Accessible Toilets

Yes

Visual & Audio

Seating Available
Bars have large print menus and low counter service area

PAGANINI BALLROOM [THE OLD SHIP]

Old Ship Hotel, Kings Road, BN1 1NR

01273 329001

Level Access

The main entrance has 3 steps and revolving doors

Level access is available through bar doors to the right of the main entrance and provides ramped entry.

Level entry from car park, although there are heavy fire doors and a fairly steep slope down the corridor.

There is a lift to all floors and stairs have a handrail both sides

Accessible Toilets

One accessible toilet on ground floor which is kept unlocked

Visual & Audio

Induction loop in hotel reception only

Dropped counter at reception/cloakroom but not bars, staff are happy to personalise service

Seating is available

PATTERNS UPSTAIRS

10 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL

01273 606906

Level Access

Yes

Accessible Toilets

One accessible toilet, the key is kept behind the bar.

Visual & Audio

No viewing platform

Seating available

No hearing loop or infrared

PATTERNS DOWNSTAIRS

10 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL

01273 606906

Level Access

No Access -­10 wide steps down to venue

In house door team are willing to assist getting wheelchairs down the two flights of stairs to the basement level.

Accessible Toilets

No accessible toilet on this level

One accessible toilet on ground floor (above Patterns) the key is kept behind the bar.

Visual & Audio

No viewing platform

No seating available

No hearing loop or infrared

PRINCE ALBERT

48 Trafalgar St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4ED

Level Access

Stairs into main bar

Accessible Toilets

N/A

Visual & Audio

N/A

QUEENS HOTEL

1-5 Kings Road, BN1 1NS

Level Access

Ramped access to Hotel entrance, with manual doors.

Lift to all floors.

Stairs down to function rooms have a handrail on both sides.

Accessible Toilets

1 unisex accessible toilet located on the ground floor. Door opens inwards and there is an alarm in toilet.

Visual & Audio

Hearing loop at reception desk only

No dropped counters or large print menus but hotel staff are friendly and willing to assist

There is no viewing area or platform, however chairs are available.

ST MARY’S CHURCH

61 St James’ Street, Brighton, BN2 1PR

Level Access

No however there is a stair lift for wheelchair users

Accessible Toilets

Yes – in the hall next door to the church – step free access in between the two.

Visual & Audio

Seating available 

SHORTTS

46 St James’ Street, BN2 1RG

Level Access

Level access from street into venue

All areas of venue are accessible

Accessible Toilets

Via garden

Visual & Audio

Seating Available

THE BEACH 

Brighton Beach, BN2 1EN - Adjacent to Maderia Drive

Level Access

 Access is via the promenade down a ramp and across the Volks Railway

Accessible Toilets

 Accessible toilets are available at all toilet blocks.

Audio & Visual

 Bars have Lowered Counters & large-print menus

THE VINE CLUB

11 Vine Street, BN1 4Ag

Level Access

Level access from street into venue

All areas of venue are wheelchair accessible

Accessible Toilets

On ground floor

Visual & Audio

N/A

VOLKS

3 Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN1 1PS

Level Access

Yes – on ground floor but not in basement area.

Accessible Toilets

None in the venue however there are public ones close and available until 6pm.

Visual & Audio

N/A

WATERBEAR

Brighthelm Gardens, Hanover House, Lower Ground Floor, 118 Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XG

Level Access

Located on a ramp on the seafront

Stairs into the bar and venue

Accessible Toilets

N/A

Visual & Audio

N/A

DID YOU KNOW?

The Great Escape hosts around 300 bands across 30 venues around Brighton and has been compared to South By Southwest – A huge festival in Texas which showcases new talent.

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

greatescapefestival.com