THIS FEELING BY THE SEA 2026: INDIE ROCK’S SPRING AWAKENING
Bridlington Spa is about to shake again. This Feeling By The Sea, the grassroots weekender that’s quietly become an institution, returns April 17th–18th, 2026, with a line-up that proves the underground is not just alive, it’s thriving.
Headliners: The Lilacs & The Clause
The Lilacs, Wigan’s finest, a band who’ve fought their way through the noise with nostalgia-soaked anthems and a live energy that leaves tents overflowing. From sing-alongs at the Isle of Wight to supporting Sting, their rise feels unstoppable. Headlining Friday night is not just a booking, it’s a coronation.
The Clause: Birmingham’s groove-driven powerhouse. Their debut album Victim of a Casual Thing didn’t just chart it roared to #1 on the Independent Albums Chart and cracked the UK Top 20. Saturday night belongs to them, and they’re bringing Foals-level swagger with Bloc Party bite.
Friday Highlights
The Rosadocs: Sheffield’s indie torchbearers, riding the wave of their EP The City’s No Good For Reflection.
GIRLBAND!: Punk intensity, feminist fire, tracks like 21st Century Suffragette demand attention.
Plus Cruz, The Cavs, The Cases, Hannah Robinson, all killer, no filler.
Saturday Highlights
The Bracknall: Fresh off a #3 charting album, they’re set to own the stage.
Crystal Tides: High-octane indie with hooks sharp enough to cut glass.
The Slates, The Velvet Hands, Montello, Long Island — a line-up that swaggers from start to finish.
New for 2026: The Sessions Stage
Dirty Blonde and Fitzroy Holt on Friday.
A stripped-back, intimate space spotlighting the next wave:
Breeze and Alright on Saturday, bringing bluesy reflection and Blackpool bravado.
Voices of the Scene
DJs: Jericho Keys (BBC Introducing) and John Kennedy (Radio X).
Compere: Fenners (Soccer AM, LIFEJACKET podcast).
Tickets
Weekend: £50
Day: £30
Under 12s: £10
Tickets are already flying and rightly so. This Feeling By The Sea is more than a festival, it’s a pilgrimage. From grassroots venues to the seaside ballroom, it’s proof that the DIY spirit can still build LEGENDS.
Adult tickets are priced at £50 for the weekend or £30 per day, while all tickets for those aged under 12 are just £10. Please see HERE for tickets and further details.
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