Brighton’s award-winning On The Beach festival, presented by Louder and JOY. Concerts, returns in July 2027 for its seventh edition on the city’s iconic seafront. The festival will launch on 9th July with Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics with Tom Richards Essential Orchestra, with Sonny Fodera also announced for Saturday 24th July.
One of electronic music’s most influential figures, Pete Tong MBE has spent more than three decades shaping dance music as a DJ, producer and BBC Radio 1 broadcaster. His acclaimed Ibiza Classics show reimagines some of the genre’s best-loved anthems with the Essential Orchestra, conducted by Tom Richards, whose credits include arranging and conducting RAYE’s My 21st Century Symphony at the Royal Albert Hall.
Multi-platinum-selling DJ and producer Sonny Fodera brings his signature house sound to Brighton beach on Saturday 24th July, following the sell-out of all four dates on his March 2027 UK arena tour, including Manchester’s Co-op Live and London’s The O2. Known for his hits including ‘Asking’, his latest album, can we do it all again?, reached the UK Top 20. His international headline shows and Pacha Ibiza residency have established him as a major draw on the global dance circuit.
On The Beach won ‘Best Location’ at the Skiddle Awards this year. Its seafront stage hosted 40 artists across eight shows and two weekends with headliners Fatboy Slim, Madness, The Maccabees and Moby, and a line-up that spanned electronic, indie and alternative music.
Launched in 2021, On The Beach has previously hosted sold out shows from Fatboy Slim, Chase & Status, Above & Beyond, Bicep, Eric Prydz, Underworld and Carl Cox alongside Royal Blood, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, The Libertines, Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs and The Kooks.
Alongside its cultural impact, On The Beach has become an important contributor to Brighton’s local economy. According to an Economic and Social Impact Report, the festival generated over £8.3 million for the city in 2025, attracting more than 59,000 attendees, with around two-thirds travelling from outside Brighton.
For festival updates and ticket information, visit www.onthebeachbrighton.com
