Pete Tong and Sonny Fodera announced for Brighton's On The Beach

Pete Tong's Ibiza Classics show and DJ Sonny Fodera are the first acts to be announced for Brighton's On The Beach festival in 2027.

Organisers said Pete Tong, with Tom Richards conducting the Essential Orchestra, would perform at the season opening party on 9 July, while Sonny Fodera would take to the stage on 24 July.

The festival returns to Brighton beach for its seventh edition after hosting artists including Fatboy Slim, Madness, The Maccabees and Moby this year .

Festival organisers said the event generated more than £8.3m for Brighton's economy in 2025, attracting about 59,000 attendees and supporting more than 300 jobs.

They said the event delivered more than £3m in visitor spending across local businesses, accommodation and hospitality.

Councillor David McGregor said Brighton council was delighted that On the Beach would return next year.

He said: "Events are critical to making Brighton and Hove such a distinctive place to live, work and visit, and bring significant benefits to our communities and economy."

McGregor added that last year's event created a "second-to-none experience for visitors and residents alike".

A spokesperson for On the Beach said the Pete Tong and Sonny Fodera shows were "a first taste of what's to come" more would be announced in due course.

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