If you were out partied , did tooo much , hungover and never want to see a another festival- well , it is all happening again, and this week , with the Maccabees and Madness headlining in just two days. So get your coolade out or rehydration tablets or whatever you need to go again !!
On The Beach Brighton 2026 second phase will take place on 23–26 July on Brighton Beach, bringing further days of live music and DJ sets directly to the seafront. With tickets already sold out, this second phase is to be one of the festival’s biggest to date.
The Lineup
Madness brings their Madrophenia show to the seafront on 24 July, followed by The Maccabees headlining a stacked indie lineup on 25 July, joined by Editors, Miles Kane, Anna Calvi, Ash, Badly Drawn Boy and Brighton’s own Lime Garden — a full-circle moment for a band who spent their formative years in the city. Moby closes the festival on 26 July.
Now in its sixth year, On The Beach has previously hosted sold-out shows from Chase & Status, Above & Beyond, Bicep, Eric Prydz, Underworld and Carl Cox, alongside Royal Blood, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, The Libertines, Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs and The Kooks. The festival won Best Location at the Skiddle Festival Awards 2026.
About the Festival
Set directly on Brighton’s pebbled shore, On The Beach combines daytime sea views with a beachfront stage that transforms into a full-scale outdoor club after dark, with immersive sound and lighting. Street food vendors and beachfront bars run throughout each event day.
A final priority pre-sale for registered customers will offer remaining tickets ahead of the festival. For full lineup details and tickets, visit onthebeachbrighton.com.
