Collision 2026

Collision Festival returns to Bedford Esquires for a day dedicated to the future of UK alternative music.

This year’s first wave features: Dream State, Lastelle, False Reality, Native James, Hell Hotel, Lonesome, THE HOWLING and Only Pain — a lineup built for fans who want to discover what’s next, not just what’s now.

Founded in 2023, Collision is where rising artists, new sounds and passionate fans come together for New Noise / Full Impact.

Hosted at Bedford Esquires, a celebrated grassroots venue currently part of the Music Venue Trust’s Own Our Venues scheme, Collision continues its mission to support the vital spaces where new artists grow.

Expect high-energy performances, breakthrough acts, and a full-venue takeover designed to feel intimate, loud, and unforgettable.

Join us as new artists collide with new audiences — and the next wave takes the stage.

New Noise / Full Impact

Presented by Collision.

This is an 16+ event.