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 Stage THE ROLLING STONES by Rolling Stones NOW ELTON JOHN by Elton Joel BLONDIE by Kinda Blondie

The Georgian Theatre Stage GUNS N' ROSES by Guns or Roses MOTORHEAD  by Motorbeard AC/DC by Black Ice

KU Stockton Stage GERRY CINNAMON  by The Gerry Cinna-man Experience SAM FENDER by Sam Of Fender JAKE BUGG  by Fake Bugg

The Social Room Stage COLDPLAY by Ultimate Coldplay KINGS OF LEON  by Kings of Lyon THE STROKES by The Strokes UK

The Green Room Stage TENACIOUS D  by Tenacious G WEEZER by Tweezer RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS  by Rad Hot Chilli Peppers

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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.

Description supplied by the event organiser.