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Spreading some ‘JOY.’ this Spring

by Nick Linazasoro
Sunday 8 Mar, 2026 at 4:25PM
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Spreading some ‘JOY.’ this Spring

Goodbye (pic Rob Orchard)

JOY. Concerts have shared a run of spring highlights across Brighton and the South Coast, bringing together landmark indie names, cult favourites and emerging artists across March and April.

Leading the programme are two special Brighton shows from The Cribs, marking 25 years of one of the UK’s defining indie bands (Concorde 2, 27th-28th March), with a second night added due to demand. Rising Canadian songwriter Leith Ross plays Concorde 2 on 8th March, while Brighton favourites Demob Happy return home for a major spring date at the venue on 23th April. The run also includes a hometown show from The Ordinary Boys in Worthing (14th March).

Elsewhere, country-pop artist Twinnie plays a sold-out show at Komedia (4th April), cinematic post-rock duo Nordic Giants bring their immersive live show to Quarters on 11th April and cult songwriter Ora Cogan plays The Hope & Ruin (19th March).

Attic’O’Matic (pic David Gyokos)

Additional highlights include Americana-indie outfit Little Grandad at The Prince Albert (27th April), and UK alt project Rún with dark electronic artist Penelope Trappes (Green Door Store, 28th April). 

JOY. also continues to support emerging local talent, including fast-rising Brighton artist Goodbye (14th April, A L P H A B E T) and hotly tipped band Prostitute, whose show is sold out (27th April, Green Door Store). 

With a programme spanning grassroots rooms through to landmark coastal venues, JOY. Concerts continue to play a central role in Brighton’s live music landscape while championing both established and emerging talent.

Flip Top Head (pic David Gyokos)

Full listings with tickets HERE. 
8th March – Leith Ross – Concorde 2 – Brighton
11th March – Tessa Rose Jackson – The Folklore Rooms – Brighton
12th March – Herbaliser – Patterns – Brighton
12th March – Monsterwatch – The Hope & Ruin – Brighton
13th March – Ideal Living – Green Door Store – Brighton
14th March – The Ordinary Boys – Worthing
14th March – Flip Top Head – St Augustines – Brighton
14th March – Passion Mango – The Hope & Ruin – Brighton
19th March – Ora Cogan – The Hope & Ruin – Brighton
20th March – Green Gardens – The Hope & Ruin – Brighton
20th March – Tiedtied – The Prince Albert – Brighton
25th March – Midding – The Prince Albert – Brighton
27th March – Attic ‘O’ Matic – The Prince Albert – Brighton
27th March – The Cribs (C25 Years) – Concorde 2 – Brighton (extra date due to demand)
28th March – The Cribs (C26 Years) – Concorde 2 – Brighton – SOLD OUT
28th March – Bishopskin – The Hope & Ruin – Brighton
3rd April – Nick and June – A L P H A B E T – Brighton
4th April – Twinnie – Komedia – Brighton – SOLD OUT
11th April – Nordic Giants – Quarters – Brighton
11th April – The Pale White – Patterns – Brighton
14th April – Goodbye – A L P H A B E T – Brighton
22nd April – KNATS – The Hope & Ruin – Brighton
23rd April – Book of Churches – The Hope & Ruin – Brighton
23rd April – Demob Happy – Concorde 2 – Brighton
24th April – World News – DUST – Brighton
25th April – Moon Idle – The Hope & Ruin – Brighton
26th April – Shearling – Green Door Store – Brighton
27th April – Prostitute – Green Door Store – Brighton – SOLD OUT
27th April – Little Grandad – The Prince Albert – Brighton
28th April – Rún and Penelope Trappes – Green Door Store – Brighton

Little Grandad (pic David Gyokos)

About JOY. Concerts:

JOY. Concerts is a leading independent live music and event promoter based in Brighton, delivering landmark shows and city-scale festivals that shape the South Coast’s cultural calendar.

Established in 2008, JOY. presents a diverse year-round programme spanning grassroots venues, theatre shows and large-scale outdoor events. Its portfolio includes Brighton Psych Fest and the multi-day seafront series On The Beach, alongside major one-off performances such as the only UK show by Nick Cave in 2026.

Embedded in the fabric of Brighton, JOY. works closely with independent venues, local partners and community organisations including NHS My Music, alongside sustainability initiatives and the Living Wage campaign to ensure the wider community benefits from its success.

Over the years, JOY. has presented performances from artists including 2manyDJs, Twenty One Pilots, The Kooks, AJ Tracey, Shame, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Jungle, Architects, Dua Lipa, Suede, Brian Wilson, Father John Misty, Dizzee Rascal, Bastille, Leftfield, Bonobo, Jarvis Cocker, Bat For Lashes, Interpol and many more.

www.joyconcerts.com

Brighton concert venues where you can find JOY. concerts taking place. All pics Nick Linazasoro, except Quarters (Mike Burnell) & The Hope & Ruin (Petra Eujane)

 

 

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