The first wave of over 30 artists has been revealed for Beat The Streets, Nottingham’s multi-venue charity music festival, which returns on Sunday 25th January 2026. Bloodworm, Bored Marsh, Dring, Marvin’s Revenge, Saffron Gray and White Town are among the initial acts announced for the popular city-centre event.
The festival raises money for the charity Framework to help tackle homelessness across Nottingham. Organisers have confirmed the event has now raised over £554,000 since its inception. All money from the 2026 edition will go towards completing Lee House in Basford, a new development of 20 self-contained homes providing round-the-clock support for former rough sleepers.
The initial line-up features a strong showcase of the local music scene. It includes Archy & the Astronauts, Archie Orme, Commons, Drury Hill, Hunch Power, Josie Beth, Louis Guy, Make Strangers, Part Time Animals, People Laughing, seegz, and The Rossettis.
Among the highlights are post-punk trio Bloodworm, who are set for a huge year with a 17-date national tour supporting Suede. They are joined by Bored Marsh, who recently sold out their biggest headline show at The Bodega, and White Town, the artist behind the number one single ‘Your Woman’. Also performing are singer-songwriter Dring, alt-rockers Marvin’s Revenge, and R&B artist Saffron Gray.
Joseph Patten of promoter DHP Family said: “Beat The Streets has always been about bringing the Notts music community together in support of a worthy cause, while celebrating the amazing artists of our city. We’re happy to announce a great selection of these acts for 2026 today, it’s always great to support new artists at the event and there’s always something new to get excited about.”
In addition to ticket income, all revenue from bar sales, merchandise and a tombola will be donated to Framework. Organisers have also announced plans to release special items for sale to raise further funds, including a backstage tour of Rock City, a golden ticket to every Rock City show in 2026, and a Splendour backstage tour.
Tickets are available now, with a recommended donation of £20 giving access to all participating venues throughout the day. These include Rock City, Rescue Rooms, Stealth, The Bodega, and Rough Trade. Additional donations can be made at the time of purchase from www.alttickets.com/beat-the-streets-tickets.
Over the years, Beat The Streets has hosted performances from hundreds of artists, including Jake Bugg, Sleaford Mods, Grace Petrie, and Do Nothing. Local artists who are interested in playing the 2026 festival can still get in touch with organisers to express their interest. To keep up with future announcements, you can join the official mailing list at https://arep.co/m/beat-the-streets-2026.
