Music
Mutations Festival
Brighton's must-see autumn festival
At a glance
- Size
- Small (2k–10k)
- Entry
- Ticketed
Music
- Rock & indie
- Punk & ska
Pictures
About
Mutations is a multi-venue festival in Brighton, held in late October or early November since 2018. It spreads across the city's clubs and music venues, from Chalk to the smaller rooms.
The booking is adventurous: post-punk, art-rock, experimental, electronic, rap, jazz and noise, with breakthrough international acts alongside new UK bands. A wristband gets you round the venues, and much of the fun is in the walking between them.
News and reviews
What the press said
Review: Mutations Festival 2026 (opens mixtapemadness.com in a new tab)
“Sorry we’re late”, Silver Gore frontperson Ava Gore says. “A tree fell on the tracks at Haywards Heath. We just got here.” Across the 2026 edition of Mutations, Storm Austen tore part of the West Pier down, soaked punters, and blew them into venues for what seemed like the busiest…
Review: Mike D 5D braves the storm to headline Mutations Festival (opens mixtapemadness.com in a new tab)
As Storm Austen battered Brighton’s seaside this weekend, CHALK simmered with anticipation for the annual instalment of Mutations Festival: rain-soaked Carhartt jackets and sweat filled its intimate club space. Even by Saturday night standards, the room was absurdly busy, with people snaking up and down the stairs on either side…
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Camping and stays
- Day only (no camping)
Organisers
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Festival details can change from year to year. Check the festival's own site before you book.