Joshua Idehen

Joshua Idehen is scheduled to perform in Brighton this spring, bringing his specific blend of spoken word and music to Chalk on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. A British-born Nigerian artist now living in Sweden, Idehen has built a reputation through significant collaborations within the UK jazz and experimental scenes. You might have heard his contributions to The Comet Is Coming’s Mercury Prize-nominated Channel The Spirits, or his work with Sons of Kemet on the acclaimed Your Queen Is A Reptile and the MOBO-winning Black Is The Future. This upcoming show, organised by FORM and Earth Cruises, will also feature special guests, though the specific names for the support slots haven't been detailed yet.

The performance is set to take place at the 13 Pool Valley venue, with doors opening at 18:00 and the event concluding by 22:00. For those planning the logistics of the evening, it is strictly an 18+ event. In terms of the physical space, the venue offers street-level entry, but there is a note regarding limited accessibility once inside, which is something to consider if you have specific mobility requirements. Because it’s a Tuesday night, the four-hour window provides a relatively early finish for a live music event in the city.

When it comes to getting in, ticket prices are ranging from £19.50 to £21.95, a price point that includes the various booking and management fees. It is a good idea to check a few different platforms before deciding where to buy; while the event is listed as sold out on DICE, tickets are still being allocated through Ticketmaster, Universe, Gigantic, and Eventim UK. Having these multiple official outlets still active means there are still options for those who didn't catch the first wave of sales.

This show offers a chance to see Idehen’s work outside of the large-scale jazz ensembles he is often associated with. His transition from the London scene to Sweden hasn't slowed his output, and his return to the UK for this date at Chalk focuses on his identity as both a poet and a musician. The evening is structured as a straightforward live set, integrating his spoken-word roots with the live instrumentation and guest appearances that have characterised his recent projects.