Saturday
On The Beach
On The Beach in association with Radio X announce the full line-up for Saturday 25th July 2026. Having spent formative years in Brighton, The Maccabees return — headlining On The Beach’s iconic seafront stage — marks a full-circle moment. The day is set to bring together a wide-reaching cross-section of British indie. Editors arrive with a catalogue shaped by constant reinvention; Miles Kane continues his latest chapter following the release of his recent album Sunlight In The Shadows; Anna Calvi brings one of the most distinctive live performances in British music; Ash their enduring catalogue and live reputation; Badly Drawn Boy a rare festival appearance; and Brighton’s own Lime Garden represent the next wave of the city’s scene.
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“When we were first starting out in Brighton, we did not imagine that 20 years on we would be headlining Brighton Beach. It is a very special thing for us to be doing this show outdoors on Brighton Beach and we intend to make this the best Maccabees show ever. Even better than the one at Concorde 2 that got us banned because fans were hanging from the ceiling. You will do well to hang from the ceiling at Brighton Beach.”
The Maccabees
The Maccabees
The Maccabees returned to the stage in 2025 with landmark sets at All Points East and Glastonbury’s Park Stage, reaffirming the enduring cultural weight of one of the most distinctive catalogues in British alternative music.
The Line Up
The Maccabees
Editors
Miles Kane
Anna Calvi
ASH
Badly Drawn Boy
Lime Garden
“In a year of huge comebacks, seeing The Maccabees return to the stage in 2025 felt really special, and to see them headline On The Beach in Brighton this summer — alongside a fantastic line-up packed with some of indie music’s defining talents — is a real must-see moment. We’re thrilled that Radio X is once again part of such an iconic summer event, and it’s set to be an unforgettable weekend for fans.”
Matt Deverson, Managing Editor of Radio X
