The Maccabees headline Brighton’s On The Beach festival

The Maccabees performed as headliners at the sixth edition of the On The Beach festival on Brighton’s seafront on July 25‑26 2026. The weekend featured 40 artists across eight shows over two weekends, with previous headliners that have included Noel Gallagher, The Libertines and Carl Cox. The band is promoting their 2025 reunion tour.

Reviews praised the band’s energetic set, noting tracks such as “Maybe Not Tonight” and “Clockwork” and highlighting their blend of indie‑rock and garage influences. Opening acts Lime Garden and Badly Drawn Boy, among others, contributed to a vibrant, sun‑soaked atmosphere for festival‑goers.