Right then… grab your sunnies, your battered Vans, and a lukewarm pint of something questionable 🍺—because On The Beach (in association with Radio X) has just dropped a line-up so tasty it should come with a warning label.
Saturday 25th July 2026. Brighton Beach. Indie chaos incoming.
And leading the charge? None other than the glorious return of The Maccabees 🤘
🎸 A BEACH, A REUNION, AND A WHOLE LOT OF FEELS
This isn’t just another gig. Nah. This is one of those “text your mates immediately and sort your life out” kind of announcements.
The Maccabees back on a seaside stage? That’s already enough to get grown indie kids weeping into their plastic cups. But chuck in that salty Brighton air, a golden sunset, and thousands of voices screaming “Pelican” like their lives depend on it… and you’ve got something properly special, mun.
🎤 THE FULL LINE-UP (AND IT’S AN ABSOLUTE BELTER)
Hold onto your bucket hats, because this bill is stacked like a festival bar queue at 9pm:
- The Maccabees
- Editors
- Miles Kane
- Anna Calvi
- Ash
- Badly Drawn Boy
- Lime Garden
Honestly… that’s not a support bill—that’s a full-blown indie Avengers assemble moment 💥
🌊 WHAT TO EXPECT (AKA: SWEAT, SINGALONGS & SEAGULLS NICKING YOUR CHIPS)
Let’s paint the picture, yeah?
You’re stood on Brighton Beach, sun dipping into the sea 🌅
A breeze rolling in off the water 🌊
Some lad next to you shouting “THIS ONE’S A CLASSIC!” every 30 seconds
Then boom—
Editors hit you with the moody bangers…
Miles Kane struts on like he owns the coastline…
Anna Calvi absolutely melts faces…
Ash turns the place into a nostalgia riot…
And then…
The Maccabees step out…
Goosebumps. Proper ones.
🎟️ TICKETS & INFO (DON’T MESS ABOUT HERE)
- 📍 Location: Brighton Beach
- 📅 Date: Saturday 25 July 2026
- 🎟️ Tickets: Expected to sell FAST (and we mean blink and you’re on resale sites crying)
- 💷 Expected price: Around £50–£75 depending on tier (standard festival pricing for this kind of madness)
👉 Get yourself on pre-sale lists ASAP or risk serious regret, butt.
🏖️ WHY THIS ONE MATTERS
This isn’t just another summer date.
This is:
- A huge indie reunion moment
- A stacked multi-era line-up
- A proper seaside festival vibe
- And let’s be honest… a great excuse to drink cans on a beach while shouting lyrics with strangers 🍻
🎤 RIFF REPORT VERDICT
This is an absolute no-brainer.
If you love indie, live music, or just being part of something that feels big, this is your gig of the summer.
Brighton’s gonna be bouncing.
The riffs will be flowing.
And the vibes? Immaculate, mun. 😈🔥
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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