On The Beach 2026: Day One – Fatboy Slim

We need to talk about next summer because Norman Cook is bringing back the massive beach party. The event is officially titled On The Beach 2026: Day One – Fatboy Slim, but it’s part of the larger series known as Big Beach Boutique 7, running across three days. The series kicks off on Friday, July 17th, and continues through Sunday, July 19th, 2026. The opening night is dedicated entirely to Fatboy Slim himself, spinning those banging big beats he’s famous for, right here on Brighton Beach.

If you are planning on heading down for the opening night on Friday the 17th, the location is the usual spot on Madeira Drive. It’s an outdoor event, and the schedule is pretty strict. Doors open at 2:00 PM, and the music runs until 10:30 PM. Crucially, if you are going, make sure you get there well before the cut-off, as the absolute last entry time is 6:00 PM. This is strictly an 18+ event, so keep that in mind when making plans. For context, the rest of the weekend follows a similar pattern, with Saturday starting slightly earlier at 1:00 PM and Sunday also kicking off at 2:00 PM, all wrapping up around 10:30 PM each night.

Now for the practical bit: tickets. The general sale happened back in November, so if you didn't grab them then, you'll likely be looking at the secondary market. While the official nominal prices were listed as TBC, with some mentions starting from £0.00, the current reality of resale is quite different. We are seeing General Admission tickets for the Friday event listed at figures like £266 and even £488 per ticket, depending on the tier. Resale prices generally seem to start around the £201 mark, including fees. It’s definitely worth checking official channels for any late releases, but otherwise, be prepared for those secondary market costs if you want to catch Norman Cook on the sand next July.