Mary Coughlan Live in Brighton

If you have been keeping an eye on the local music calendar for this autumn, you might have noticed that Mary Coughlan is bringing her tour to Brighton on 3 October 2026. It is a date that stands out, especially if you are familiar with her work over the last four decades. She has built a reputation for blending jazz and folk standards with her own original material, and this upcoming show is part of a wider run of dates across the UK and Ireland throughout September and October.

For those who have followed her career, her style is quite distinct. She is often noted for a vocal delivery that draws comparisons to Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee, though she maintains a very specific, gritty edge that is often described as a 'whisky-blurred' sound. Her setlists typically weave through a mix of covers and personal tracks, with songs like 'Damn Your Eyes', 'Double Cross', 'What if I do', 'Hallelujah', 'I'd Rather Go Blind', and 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' frequently appearing in her performances. It is the kind of show that leans into a more intimate, singer-songwriter atmosphere rather than a high-energy spectacle.

Regarding the logistics, tickets for this leg of the tour are currently available starting from £21.09. It is worth noting that this Brighton date is just one stop on a busy schedule that includes cities like Glasgow, London, Liverpool, and Manchester, among others. Given the nature of her music and her long-standing presence in the industry, the audience tends to be made up of people who appreciate a more stripped-back, narrative-driven approach to jazz and folk. If you are looking for something a bit more low-key for an October evening, this might be one to consider.