The Wanted 2.0

If you spent any time listening to the radio or going out in the early 2010s, you probably remember the sound of The Wanted. It looks like the group is returning to the stage under the name The Wanted 2.0, with the original members—Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, and Nathan Sykes—reuniting for a new chapter. They have scheduled a date in Brighton, which is happening on Thursday, 8 October 2026.

The show will take place at Concorde 2, right on the seafront at Madeira Shelter Hall. It is a venue that many of us know well for its intimate feel, which should be quite a change from the larger arenas they played back in the day. The doors are set to open for a 19:30 start. If you are planning to head down, keep in mind that the event has a 14+ age restriction. Anyone under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult, so it is worth sorting out those logistics if you are bringing younger fans along.

Regarding the performance itself, the group is framing this as a mix of their established hits, like Glad You Came and Chasing The Sun, alongside a focus on their current direction. It is essentially a way to see how their sound has evolved since they first started. Tickets are currently available through various platforms, with prices ranging from £30.16 up to £160.00 depending on the ticket type and whether you are buying official releases or looking at resale options. It is worth checking the specific terms on the platform you choose, as refund policies generally only cover the first 24 hours after purchase or instances where the event is cancelled or rescheduled. If you are interested in catching them, it is a straightforward opportunity to see the original lineup back together in a local setting.