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Eden Sessions concert: The Maccabees

Experience indie rock icons The Maccabees at the Eden Project in Cornwall on Saturday 11 July 2026. This session promises to be an unforgettable night with one of the defining bands of the 00s indie explosion.

The Maccabees

Seventeen years since their unforgettable 2009 performance, indie rock icons The Maccabees are returning to the Eden Sessions stage.

The Maccabees played their first and only gig in Cornwall fresh off the release of their hit second album, Wall of Arms (May 2009).

Their first album, Colour It In (May 2007), includes the enduring favourite Toothpaste Kisses – their most streamed song on Spotify with over 116 million listens. Straight out the gate, the band toured the US with fellow indie behemoths Bloc Party, with this first album earning a place among NME’s best albums of 2007.

Their show in 2009 was unforgettable and this one promises to be no less special.

Artist singers stood together

Special Guest: Everything Everything

No-one quite operates in the realm of the visionary Everything Everything. Setting dystopian ‘Black Mirror’-style concepts to songs which thrillingly find the sweet spot between esoteric experimentation and art-pop accessibility, the band have earned critical acclaim and a devoted following in equal measure, leading to five Ivor Novello and two Mercury Prize nominations, a run of five consecutive Top 10 albums, and major headline shows including London’s Alexandra Palace.

Tom A. Smith singer stood

Special Guest: Tom A. Smith

Tom A. Smith knows exactly what his beloved Bruce Springsteen meant when he sang, “We learned more from a three-minute record than we ever learned in school.” The 21-year-old songwriter – Sunderland born, bred and proud – has, by his own admission, never been the academic type. Instead, his greatest lessons have all arrived with a guitar in his hand. “It’s how I’ve made sense of the world and everything that’s happened in my life,” Tom says. “It’s just always been such a constant part of who I am.”

Tummyache singers sat together on steps

Special Guest: Tummyache

Tummyache is a project that blurs the line between band and personal confession, a raw and enigmatic expression crafted by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Soren Bryce. Since its inception in 2018, Tummyache has carved out a space in the DIY scenes of both the United States and the UK, resonating with listeners who feel the weight of systemic struggles and societal expectations. Bryce’s music pulls no punches; her lyrics confront issues of class, privilege, and inner conflict, inviting listeners to face the harsh realities she lays bare.

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Make your night extra special with a Sessions Plus VIP package. Enjoy a range of premium experiences – from pre-show drinks and dining, to exclusive bars and access to a panoramic viewing platform. Each package offers its own mix of VIP touches to make your evening unforgettable.

Couple inside Rainforest Biome at the Eden Project

Enjoy free entry to the Eden Project with your Sessions ticket

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