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 StageTHE ROLLING STONES by Rolling Stones NOWELTON JOHN by Elton JoelBLONDIE by Kinda Blondie The Georgian Theatre StageGUNS N' ROSES by Guns or RosesMOTORHEAD by MotorbeardAC/DC by Black Ice KU Stockton StageGERRY CINNAMON by The Gerry Cinna-man ExperienceSAM FENDER by Sam Of FenderJAKE BUGG by Fake Bugg The Social Room StageCOLDPLAY by Ultimate ColdplayKINGS OF LEON by Kings of LyonTHE STROKES by The Strokes UK The Green Room StageTENACIOUS D by Tenacious GWEEZER by TweezerRED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS by Rad Hot Chilli Peppers -- 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.