The Gathering Festival

The Gathering Festival returns to Cleethorpes Meridian Showground in 2026 for its seventh edition, promising its biggest festival yet!
Front and centre this year is Ben Nicky, one of the most in-demand DJs on the planet. Known for his explosive, genre-spanning sets and huge presence on the international festival circuit, Bens headline slot marks a defining moment in The Gatherings journey and is set to be an unforgettable highlight for fans.
Hell be joined by fellow Seven Legends Andy Whitby, Danny Rampling, David Rust, Judge Jules, Lisa Lashes and Sandy Rivera, along with special guests Rob Tissera and Seamus Haji. The stacked line-up also features Flip & Fill, Kelly Llorenna (Live), Karen Parry (Live), Dougal, Tommy G & Pow, Mark EG, Anne Savage, M Zone, Reklus, Shugz, Lange, Jordan Suckley, Keyes, Finchy, Shocker and Chris Budd.
The festival continues to champion the wider scene, with an impressive roster of support including Richard Tulip, Stu Magoo, The Missus, Kirk Lloyd & Gaz Davies, Anna Mac, Faze, Kirby, Joe Swales, Blacklisted, D-Clips, 8-Ball, Healy, Logic Lloyd, Blackout, Trev B, Clarkie and Fergz. Not only is Daz Flatman part of the line-up, but as Festival Director he has been the driving force behind The Gatherings rise since its launch in 2020.
And with seven more major acts still to be announced, 2026 is shaping up to be the most spectacular year in The Gatherings history.