A new dance music festival will bring JME, Hybrid Minds, Max Dean, MK and Wilkinson to Brighton’s Stanmer Park on Saturday 26 September 2026.
Beyond Boundaries runs from noon to 10.30pm, with four stages covering house, drum and bass, garage and grime. Brighton venues including Concorde 2, Patterns, Volks and Quarters are involved in the programme.
The festival is promoted by Louder, the team behind Brighton’s On The Beach events. It is advertised as a 15,000-capacity event and is strictly for people aged 18 and over.
Anyone heading to the park should check their ticket’s arrival deadline and travel plans. Last entry is at 4pm, and the number 25 bus will be missing several usual stops because of the festival.
Beyond Boundaries at a glance
| Date | Saturday 26 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Where | Stanmer Park, Falmer, Brighton. The organiser gives the event postcode as BN1 9RE. |
| Opening times | Noon–10.30pm |
| Last entry | 4pm. Some tickets have an earlier arrival deadline. |
| Age restriction | 18+. Bring valid photo ID. |
| Headline names | Hybrid Minds, JME, Max Dean, MK and Wilkinson |
| Tickets | Public booking links through the festival website; student offers have separate eligibility conditions. |
Who is playing at Beyond Boundaries?
The headliners bring together several strands of British club and festival music. Hybrid Minds are known for melodic, vocal-led drum and bass, while Wilkinson is the producer behind tracks including Afterglow.
JME, who co-founded Boy Better Know with his brother Skepta, represents the grime side of the programme. Detroit producer MK brings house music, with records including 17 and his remix of Storm Queen’s Look Right Through.
Max Dean leads the Canopy stage, while the wider bill includes Oden & Fatzo performing live, D.O.D, Saoirse, A Little Sound, Pola & Bryson and Harriet Jaxxon.
The organisers have now published the stage-by-stage line-up. The names below follow that announcement; they are not a running order.
| Stage | Partners | Advertised performers |
|---|---|---|
| Canopy | Quarters, with Groove Cartel | Max Dean, Ellia Jaya, Julian Fijma, Omar+, Saoirse, Scott Steer, Jack Wostear and Nathan Leal |
| Signal | Worried About Henry | Hybrid Minds, JME, Wilkinson, Basslayerz, [IVY], A Little Sound, Window Kid, BSEARL, Jaz Imsky b2b SKALAH and TLB |
| Orbit | Concorde 2 and Patterns | MK, D.O.D, Oden & Fatzo live, bbyclose, Redlight, Smokey Bubblin B, Audio Dune and Hendy |
| Cove | DnB Rollers and Volks, with Overview | Pola & Bryson, Simula, Technimatic, Voltage, Harriet Jaxxon, Particle b2b En:vy, Klinical b2b Creatures b2b Gaia, FLO and Nima & Flakes. MCs: Lowqui, Jakes, Nutcracka, Jolie P, Mynx and Style One. |
“B2b” means back-to-back, with DJs sharing a set. Check the organiser’s updates and your ticket-holder information for performance times before deciding which stage to start at.
Tickets and entry deadlines
The festival website links to Skiddle and See Tickets for public bookings. General admission, early-entry and VIP options are advertised, with prices varying by ticket type and release.
The University of Sussex Students’ Union also has a student-ticket listing through Native, advertised from £50. Anyone using that offer must bring their University of Sussex student card as well as valid proof of age.
Check the final price and arrival conditions for the ticket selected. A discounted early-entry ticket is not the same as unrestricted admission later in the afternoon.
Before you go
Check the arrival time printed on your ticket
Early-entry tickets require arrival before their stated deadline. The organiser advertises a £15 surcharge for missing it, but the festival’s overall last-entry time remains 4pm.
Accepted identification includes a valid passport, photo driving licence, provisional photo licence or PASS card. Bring the original: photographs and copies are not accepted.
Getting to Stanmer Park
Falmer is the station to aim for, with the festival gates a walk from the station. Check National Rail for your outward and return journeys, allowing time to leave the site after the music finishes.
There is no dedicated festival parking inside Stanmer Park. The organiser gives Village Way, BN1 9BL, as the designated drop-off and collection point.
Number 25 bus diversion this weekend
Brighton & Hove Buses has announced a closure of Stony Mere Way on 26–27 September because of the festival.
Its notice says route 25 will be unable to serve Stanmer Park, Sports Centre and Sussex House. Passengers are directed to North South Road or Brighton Academy instead.
Check the bus operator’s service updates and journey planner rather than relying on the usual stop.
The festival organisers also advertise free buses to Old Steine after the event. Follow the on-site directions and allow time for any onward journey from central Brighton.
Accessibility and facilities
The site includes grass, slopes and uneven paths. Accessible toilets and a viewing platform are advertised, with wheelchair users given priority on the platform.
Free personal-assistant tickets are available through an application process. The official Skiddle listing asks customers to buy their own festival ticket first, then contact [email protected] with supporting documentation.
The event terms request at least 72 hours’ notice for access arrangements. For a last-minute booking, contact the organiser before purchasing to establish what can still be arranged. The published accessibility contact is [email protected].
Strobe lighting and other effects may be used. The organiser recommends hearing protection.
Official after-parties in Brighton
The Stanmer Park programme ends at 10.30pm, but four official after-parties start at 11pm in Brighton.
Concorde 2 has Basslayerz on the bill, Quarters hosts LP Rhythm, Volks has a Charlie Tee Unitee takeover, and Horizon lists Mad.Again and Murphy’s Law among its performers.
These are separately ticketed events with their own admission deadlines. Advertised finishing times range from 4am at Concorde 2 to 7am at Volks on Sunday morning.
See the official after-party listings for tickets, full bills and entry conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring a bag, food or water?
Bags must be A4-sized or smaller, and outside food and drink are prohibited. Empty plastic reusable bottles are permitted for the free water-refill points; glass and metal bottles are not allowed. Read the full entry rules before packing.
Can I leave the festival and return?
There is no routine re-entry. Plan for a continuous visit rather than leaving for food or returning later for a headline set.
Can I pay with cash?
No. The event is cashless, so bring a suitable card or mobile-payment method for purchases on site.
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