SPY

The gig schedule for the latter half of the year is beginning to take shape, and one of the more notable entries for the diary is the arrival of SPY on Saturday, 12th September 2026. The US hardcore band, who are part of the Closed Casket Activities roster, will be taking over the upstairs room at The Hope & Ruin. This show is being brought to Brighton by Burning Water, and it represents a chance to see the California-based group in the relatively small, intimate space on Queens Road. It’s the kind of booking that fits the venue’s history of hosting touring hardcore and punk acts in a setting that puts the audience right up against the stage.

Supporting SPY on the night will be Dry Socket, with the organisers also indicating that there are further acts TBA to complete the bill. This means the evening will likely feature a full programme of music starting from when the doors open at 19:00. The inclusion of Dry Socket alongside SPY suggests a consistent tone for the night, focusing on the fast-paced, aggressive sound both bands are known for within the hardcore community. As the venue is situated at 10-12 Queens Road, it’s a central spot for anyone coming in from out of town or just moving on from other parts of Brighton after the sets.

Regarding the specifics, this is an 18+ event, so ID will be necessary at the door. The entry price is set at £16.38, a guide price that covers the entire evening’s entertainment. The timings are quite structured, with everything kicking off at 19:00 and wrapping up by 23:00, which is the standard curfew for live music at The Hope & Ruin. This allows for a four-hour window of performances, and with more support bands still to be named, the schedule will be quite packed. It’s a straightforward Saturday night plan for those who follow the US hardcore scene and want to see how these bands translate their studio sound to a live environment in Brighton.