# The Maccabees Soar At Brighton’s On The Beach Festival

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-maccabees-soar-at-brightons-on-the-beach-festival/
- Published: 2026-07-27T11:02:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-27T23:02:22+00:00
- Original publisher: Clash
- Original article: https://www.clashmusic.com/live/the-maccabees-soar-at-brightons-on-the-beach-festival/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- The Maccabees headlined Brighton’s On The Beach festival.
- The bill included Editors, Miles Kane and Anna Calvi.
- The show continued the band’s prominent reunion run.

## Summary

The Maccabees headlined Brighton’s On The Beach festival, leading a large seaside bill that also featured Editors, Miles Kane, Anna Calvi, Ash, Badly Drawn Boy and Brighton band Lime Garden. The performance marked a notable homecoming for the reunited indie band, who have strong early ties to the city, and reinforced the festival’s growing place in Brighton’s summer music programme.

The event took place on 25 July 2026 as part of the festival’s sixth year. The Maccabees’ set followed their high-profile 2025 reunion appearances, while On The Beach continued a run of shows headlined by artists including Fatboy Slim, Madness and Moby.

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