This September, 2026, singer-songwriter, Passenger is performing a special homecoming show at Hove Park in Brighton.
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Real name, Mike Rosenberg’s, journey began in Brighton, making the gig a memorable one for him and his fans. He also started very differently to where he is now as a multi-award winning, platinum selling artist, where he busked on the streets of Brighton.
He said: “I did not have a house. I just stayed in hostels and on people’s couches.”
Now, the year 2026 marks a huge milestone for the singer, with a ten year anniversary of the release of his seminal album in 2024, ‘All The Little Lights’. On the album is his global hit ‘Let Her Go’, which reached number one in 19 different countries.
The singer has also been nominated for a Brit Award, and recently achieving a nomination for the Olivier Musical Awards for his tracks on the musical ‘The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry’, being his last album called ‘One For The Road’ in 2025.
Rosenberg’s known for his folk-pop, indie folk and acoustic sound, with songs often reflecting his own experiences or feelings. His songs tell stories, with a distinctive rasp to his voice, he often centers his music around the acoustic guitar. ‘Let Her Go’, gained the most attraction back upon its release in 2012, where he explores the irony of appreciating a relationship after it ends. Recorded in Sydney, the song became a success due to it’s honest simplicity that differed to trending hits of the time that revolved around pop and electronic sound, such as artists like Daft Punk and Avicii.
After releasing 13 albums and 17 singles since the year 2009, Passenger’s return to playing in Brighton is a special full-circle moment for the singer. His last studio album of original music was ‘Birds That Flew and Ships That Sailed’ in 2022. Indeed, hearing his hits live is anticipated, after his last live performances of the musical album being last year, where he ended his tour in late 2025 at Clockenflap Festival. Also, he did performances to celebrate the anniversary of ‘All The Little Lights’, where he played intimate shows, with a return to Sydney’s Opera House in 2024.
With his last appearance in Brighton, being 2023, he also had a homecoming performance in 2021 where he played at the Brighton Dome. He also makes frequent returns to the city to appreciate where his career began, including a surprise gig at The White Rabbit pub in 2019.
Tickets for the special event go on sale tomorrow, April 30th, at 10am.
