In a moment that fans are calling both unexpected and unforgettable, David Gilmour returned to live performance for the first time in four years—at an open mic night in a small East Sussex pub.

The legendary Pink Floyd guitarist took to the modest stage at Neptune Live Music Bar, where he performed a stripped-down rendition of “Wish You Were Here” alongside his daughter, Romany Gilmour. The haunting beauty of the 1975 title track resonated deeply with the intimate crowd, many of whom were stunned by the unannounced appearance.

Gilmour later shared on X (formerly Twitter) that he “very much enjoyed crashing” the open mic after wrapping up tour rehearsals.

This impromptu gig serves as a gentle prelude to his upcoming tour in support of Luck and Strange, his latest album. The tour will include multiple U.S. dates in October and November, as well as residencies at London’s Royal Albert Hall and Rome’s Circo Massimo.https:

Prior to this, Gilmour hadn’t performed publicly since 2020, when he appeared at the star-studded tribute concert for Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green at the London Palladium.

In true Gilmour fashion, his return to the stage was humble, soulful, and deeply human—a quiet reminder that the power of music lives not just in stadiums, but in the smallest of venues too.