“I am thrilled beyond words to return to my beloved Brighton with The Bad Seeds to play Preston Park. It’s a homecoming! It’s going to be big, bad and beautiful. An epic show!!!” Nick Cave
Brighton has been central to Nick Cave’s life and work for many years, inspiring countless songs, lyrics and films, and woven deeply into the history of the Bad Seeds. His connection to the city is unique and enduring, making Preston Park 2026 a moment in the city’s history
The show follows the top 10 UK album Wild God, which was released in 2025 to great acclaim, and brought fans the sold out Wild God European Tour, one of THE live experiences of 2024.
Fan presale begins 10am Thursday 25 September. Visit nickcavebrighton.com to register for presale access.
Tickets on general sale 10am Friday 26 September.
The band shared a video teaser, promising an official announcement was coming on Monday (September 15). Cave’s adopted hometown featured heavily in the clips, with lyrics to ‘Water’s Edge’ appearing on its shoreline.
After shots of Cave’s face were projected onto Brighton’s West Pier, the date “31.07.26” appeared on screen.
His connection to Brighton is deeply personal, having spent a number of years living there with his family before moving to Los Angeles following the death of his son Arthur in 2015. It also provided the backdrop to fictionalised documentary 20,000 Days on Earth.
Announcement coming 15 September pic.twitter.com/oOQvaOlwkQ
— Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds (@nickcave) September 12, 2025
