Sam Tompkins Live at Concorde 2

Sam Tompkins is returning to Brighton for a live performance at Concorde 2 on 7 May 2026. For those familiar with his background, this show serves as a homecoming of sorts, as he spent his early years as a musician busking on Bond Street and Ship Street. This event is part of the 'Live From' campaign, a collaboration between Jack Daniel’s and Coca-Cola, which focuses on the connection between artists and their local audiences. During the set, he plans to perform his new track 'Beauty Queen' alongside other songs like '(w)hole', which he has noted explores his perspective on the current state of the world.

The nature of this concert is notably intimate, with a capacity limited to 125 pairs of tickets. Because of this restricted access, the entry process is handled through a specific promotional mechanic: fans can attempt to secure a place by scanning QR codes found on Jack Daniel’s and Coca-Cola cans. The deadline for this process is 20 April 2026. This approach to ticketing reflects the scale of the event, which is designed to facilitate a direct interaction between the artist and the audience within the acoustic environment of the Concorde 2 venue on Madeira Drive.

Sam Tompkins has mentioned that he finds these smaller, more contained settings useful for his creative process, as they allow for a level of honesty and focus that is harder to achieve in larger venues. Having been recognised internationally following support from figures like Justin Bieber, his return to a venue in Brighton provides a contrast to his larger touring commitments. The event is aimed at those who have followed his transition from street performer to his current work in pop and R&B, focusing on themes of personal growth and mental health. It offers a chance to see him perform in a space where he has established a long-standing connection with the local music scene.