The Hanging Stars

If you are looking for something to do on the evening of October 24, 2026, The Hanging Stars are bringing their tour to Brighton. They will be playing at The Brunswick, located at 1 Holland Road in Hove. Doors are set to open at 20:00, and it is worth noting that this is an over-18s event, so you will need to keep that in mind if you are planning to head down.

The band is currently touring to support their sixth album, Just A Day. The record was produced by Gerard Love of Teenage Fanclub and Sean Read, and it was recorded up in the Scottish Highlands at Clashnarrow Studios. Musically, the group leans into a blend of folk pastoralism and swampy 60s Americana. If you are familiar with their sound, you might recognise the influence of bands like The Byrds, Big Star, or The Velvet Underground in their arrangements, which often feature twelve-string guitars and four-part harmonies. The current touring lineup includes the band's leader and songwriter, Richard Olson, alongside their new drummer, Charlie Salvidge.

Regarding the logistics, tickets are currently priced at £16 plus booking fees for advance purchases, though the price increases if you buy them at the door on the night. One detail that might be useful if you are planning to grab dinner beforehand is that the venue offers a 20% discount on food for ticket holders during the two hours leading up to the doors opening. The band has been receiving coverage in publications like The Times, Uncut, Mojo, and Shindig!, and their setlist for this tour focuses on the themes of longing, new beginnings, and the fragility of everyday life that define their latest work.