Jesca Hoop

If you have been following the local music scene for a while, you might be familiar with the work of Jesca Hoop. She is a California-born songwriter who has been based in Manchester for some time, and she is heading to Brighton this autumn. On November 22, 2026, she will be performing live at Chalk, located at 13 Pool Valley. It is a venue that often hosts a variety of touring acts, and this particular date is part of her 2026 tour.

Hoop’s musical style has shifted over the years, moving through folk and rock influences into what is now often described as an avant-pop sound. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with artists like Tom Waits, Peter Gabriel, and Guy Garvey, which gives some context to the kind of circles she moves in. For this specific tour, she is focusing on material from her seventh studio album, Long Wave Home. This record, which she produced herself, touches on themes of personal and community connection, framed against a backdrop of global uncertainty. While the setlist is expected to draw from her wider discography, you can likely anticipate hearing tracks such as "Songs of Old," "Animal Kingdom Chaotic," "Pegasi," "Outside of Eden," "Simon Says," "Murder of Birds," "I Was Just 14," "Shoulder Charge," "Free of the Feeling," "Lyrebird," and "Hunting My Dress."

The show is scheduled to start at 19:00. If you are planning to head down to the venue, tickets are priced at £22.50 for advance bookings. It is worth noting that the event is marked as 14+, so it is open to a fairly broad age range. Chalk is right in the centre of town, making it a straightforward spot to reach if you are already in the area. Whether you are a long-time listener of her work or just looking for a live music option in Brighton that evening, the logistics are fairly simple for this one.