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The Maccabees Soar At Brighton’s On The Beach Festival
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.
In short
- 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.
Explained simply
The Maccabees are a British indie rock band that originally formed in Brighton and achieved early success before splitting up. The group reunited in 2025 and has since given several high-profile comeback performances.
On The Beach is an annual summer music festival held in Brighton, now in its sixth year, that has become an established part of the city's events calendar. The festival features major headliners and established artists across indie and rock music.
The band has strong roots in Brighton, where they formed and built their early fanbase. Their reunion comes after an extended period apart and marks their return to performing together.