The Maccabees announce full line-up of support for Live at Kirkstall Abbey performance

After a seven-year hiatus that ended in 2024, the return of Orlando Weeks, Hugo White, Felix White, Rupert Jarvis, and Sam Doyle has been less of a ‘comeback’ and more of a victory lap.

Following euphoric sets at Glastonbury and All Points East, the band is proving that their catalogue, including the Mercury Prize-nominated Given To The Wild and the Number 1 album Marks To Prove It, remains as vital as ever.

So with their huge performance taking place as part of Live at Kirkstall Abbey this July, the support acts are a fitting who’s who of incredible talent set to take to the stage on July 31.

Joining the bill are Newcastle alt-rock legends Maxïmo Park, who arrive in the city following the release of their acclaimed eighth studio album, Stream of Life. They are joined by the ever-inventive Everything Everything, a band that spent last year celebrating a decade of their landmark record Get to Heaven.

Adding to the depth of the afternoon are psychedelic indie stalwarts The Mystery Jets, led by the inimitable Blaine Harrison, while opening the proceedings is the fast-rising singer-songwriter Fiona-Lee, who is set to release her highly anticipated Every Woman EP on Polydor this April.

Following a successful debut in 2024 that drew over 15,000 people to the 12th-century Cistercian monastery, the Live at Kirkstall Abbey series is returning for 2026 and will take place across two weekends for the first time.

This newly extended summer series cements the Abbey as one of the premier outdoor venues in the North, hosting a diverse mix of legendary music and comedy.

Also announced for the 2026 season are The Streets, who will be performing their masterpiece A Grand Don’t Come for Free in its entirety, and the return of reunited Leeds heroes The Sunshine Underground to celebrate 20 years of their classic debut Raise The Alarm.

The series will also feature the debut of the ‘Above All Else’ event headlined by Loyle Carner, alongside the return of the Kirkstall Abbey Comedy Festival.

With a comedy line-up boasting the likes of Dara Ó’Brien, Jason Manford, and Lucy Beaumont, the Abbey is set to be the pulse of Leeds' cultural scene throughout the summer.

When can I get tickets to see The Maccabees as part of Live at Kirkstall Abbey?

Tickets for The Maccabees performance at Live at Kirkstall are set to go on sale on February 20 from 10am through ticket outlets including See Tickets.

Prices start at £64.45 (including fees) for General Admission standing, or for those looking for an enhanced experience, Premium Admission is priced at £97.45.

This includes a dedicated premium entrance and access to the ‘Premium Hang Out Area’ within the historic Abbey’s Cloister, which features a private bar and toilets. However, it is worth noting that the stage is not visible from this area, and it is not recommended for those with mobility issues due to the uneven ground.

A range of Accessible Admission tickets is also available at the £64.45 price point