Counterfest 2026

THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO TRIBUTES

Counterfest is back with it's 2026 edition featuring 15 top tributes to legendary live acts across 5 stages!

Here's the lineup you can look forward to for this year:

ARC Stage
THE ROLLING STONES by Rolling Stones NOW
ELTON JOHN by Elton Joel
BLONDIE by Kinda Blondie

The Georgian Theatre Stage
GUNS N' ROSES by Guns or Roses
MOTORHEAD by Motorbeard
AC/DC by Black Ice

KU Stockton Stage
GERRY CINNAMON by The Gerry Cinna-man Experience
SAM FENDER by Sam Of Fender
JAKE BUGG by Fake Bugg

The Social Room Stage
COLDPLAY by Ultimate Coldplay
KINGS OF LEON by Kings of Lyon
THE STROKES by The Strokes UK

The Green Room Stage
TENACIOUS D by Tenacious G
WEEZER by Tweezer
RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS by Rad Hot Chilli Peppers

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Ticket and Venue Info

Wristband exchange opens at 4pm and is located at ARC Stockton Arts Centre on Dovecot Street. Wristbands must be fitted by festival staff. Please be aware you may be asked for ID as proof of age upon entry.

Your wristband provides entry to all venues. Venue entry is on a first-come first-serve basis. Once a stage has reached capacity the venue will operate a one in-one out system.

Tickets are for the event not individual acts. The lineup may be subject to change.

Please note: Due to the age and nature of the building The Social Room is only accessible via stairs.