Gathering Sounds returns to Stockton with exciting 2026 lineup
Stockton festival announces first wave of artists for this year's event
Last updated 20th May 2026
Gathering Sounds is set to return to Stockton on 26th September 2026, with the festival announcing its exciting first wave of artists.
Leading the lineup are Birmingham indie band overpass, Belfast’s Basht., and Manchester shoegaze group TTSSFU. The festival will feature performances from Good Health Good Wealth, M60, Shelf Lives, Charlie Floyd, Swindled, and Daisy Brown.
The multi-venue event will take over Stockton town centre, with performances spread across KU, ARC, The Georgian Theatre, The Link, The Social Room, and The Green.
Gathering Sounds has become a favourite grassroots music festival, known for showcasing emerging artists before they achieve national fame.
Headline Acts
Overpass will headline the festival, bringing their powerful choruses, emotive songwriting, and indie-rock ambition to Stockton. Following successful tours and support slots with bands such as The Wombats and Inhaler, overpass is generating significant buzz around their debut album, Elsewhere, Always.
Other notable artists include Belfast's Basht., known for their energetic live performances, and Manchester's TTSSFU, whose shoegaze influences add depth to the lineup. Good Health Good Wealth, acclaimed for their unpredictable live shows, is also set to perform.
Local Talent
Newcastle's Charlie Floyd and Stockton's Daisy Brown will showcase North East talent. Floyd, inspired by acts like Beck, is gaining attention for his introspective lyrics and impactful songwriting. Meanwhile, Brown fuses indie-folk with pop and R&B elements, offering a soulful sound.
Sunderland band Swindled returns after a successful year, having appeared at BBC Radio One's Big Weekend. Their art-pop performances are noted for theatricality and harmony.
Festival Outlook
The Gathering Sounds continues to grow, partnering with tastemakers like This Feeling to attract emerging artists. Organisers remain committed to bringing top new acts to Teesside, which often misses out on major tours.
Jordan Kean, festival spokesperson, expressed excitement for the lineup: "We couldn't be more proud of this lineup; it might just be our best to date."
Tickets for Gathering Sounds 2026 are now available at https://www.fatsoma.com/e/7q076phu/la/wry7 .