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 commanding presence on the international festival circuit, Ben’s headline slot marks a defining moment in The Gathering’s journey and is set to be an unforgettable highlight for fans. He’ll be joined by fellow Seven Legends Andy Whitby, Danny Rampling, David Rust, Judge Jules, Lisa Lashes and Sandy Rivera, alongside special guests Rob Tissera and Seamus Haji. The ever-growing 2026 line-up continues to impress, with newly announced acts Symmetrik, Ultrabeat, Dream Frequency / Dancin Divas, Jason Herd (Herd & Fitz), Kutski, Lisa Abbott and Shades Of Rhythm now added to an already stacked bill. Also confirmed are 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, delivering a powerful blend of legends, live performances and cutting-edge talent across the weekend.