The Maccabees announce 2026 shows
INCLUDES LONDON’S ALEXANDRA PALACE PARK
“First announced as a victory lap, it’s hard not to see tonight as, in fact, the beginning of part two.” ★★★★★
– The Standard at The Dome
“They pile into ‘Latchmere’, ‘X-Ray’ and ‘Precious Time’ with every gigawatt of their formative electricity still pulsing, and return to headline status just as the febrile atmospherics of ‘No Kind Words’ and ‘Pelican’ become the alt-rock standard.” ★★★★★ – The Independent at Glastonbury
“Glorious, heartwarming comeback set.” ★★★★ – Rolling Stone at All Points East
The Maccabees’ eagerly anticipated return felt more like a euphoric reunion between long-lost friends rather than a band reuniting for a second chance. Headlining All Points East and Glastonbury’s Park Stage, the band’s sheer joy was matched by the enthusiasm of the crowds: their ecstatic reaction reaffirming not just how loved The Maccabees were and indeed still are, but also a reminder of one of the greatest indie/alternative catalogues of the 21st century.
Building upon that heady reception, The Maccabees are now set to inspire similar scenes across the country as they head out on a major outdoor summer tour in July 2026. Commencing with the beauty and striking views at London’s Alexandra Palace Park, the five dates will see The Maccabees play to a combined audience of over 40,000 fans.
Guitarist Felix White says, “The year we’ve just had was so special to all of us, and so unexpected, that it has put some momentum in everyone collectively …. and who wouldn’t want to do all that again”
Tickets for the shows, listed below, go on pre-sale to mailing list members only at 10am Wednesday 26thNovember – Sign up for early access HERE.
General sale commences 10am Friday 28th November HERE.
JULY
9th – London, Alexandra Palace Park
11th – Cornwall, The Eden Sessions
23rd – Bristol, Amphitheatre – Siren
25th – Brighton, On The Beach
31st – Leeds, Kirkstall Abbey
The band – completed by Orlando Weeks, Hugo White, Rupert Jarvis and Sam Doyle, accompanied by Will White – are now writing a new chapter after previously signing off at the peak of their powers in 2017. From their ‘Colour It In’ debut in 2007 to their final album, 2015’s ‘Marks To Prove It’, The Maccabees evolved from an explosion of youthful energy to become one of the most accomplished, visionary bands of recent memory. ‘Given To The Wild’ was the moment they released and exceeded their initial potential, earning a Mercury Prize nomination and winning an Ivor Novello for the classic single ‘Pelican’. They were still on the rise with ‘Marks To Prove It’, which secured their first UK #1 album.
The rediscovery prompted by the All Points East and Glastonbury shows was amplified by a reissue campaign. A highly anticipated 10th Anniversary Edition of ‘Marks To Prove It’, boosted by a recording of their 2015 Glastonbury set and an array of B-sides and alternate versions; as well as new vinyl editions of ‘Colour It In’ and ‘Given To The Wild’.
All three albums are available to order HERE.