Forever a Phase Presents Palooza 26
The Spiel
Forever A Phase presents Palooza ‘26 Saturday 17th October 2026 Sidney & Matilda, Sheffield Two Stages. 12 Bands. No Clashes. Palooza ‘26 isn’t just a gig — it’s where you find your next favourite band. Built from a community that submits over 500 bands every year, this lineup is handpicked from the very best the underground has to offer. No filler. No industry plants. Just real bands, chosen by real fans. This is a day designed differently. No clashes means you don’t miss a moment. Pay what you can tickets keep it accessible to everyone. And every decision — from lineup to layout — puts the community first. Fully independent and powered by passion, not big sponsors, Palooza exists to give a platform to the bands that deserve it most and the fans who back them. Expect high energy, new discoveries, and a room full of people who care about music as much as you do. Lineup includes: x2 Fast (Reckless Stage Headliner) WNSDY AT 7 (Amplify Stage Headliner) Chasing the Fall Mustard Mitt Beach Front Stay Safe Tired of Fighting Wide Awake Club noiseless. Change Persona Northbound and Down Plus a fan-voted competition winner Sponsored by Reckless Press, Sam TT Media and Forgotten Sons Apparel
Goes well with…
Cultural Quarter & Howard Street — Sidney & Matilda nights in Steel City’s Cultural Quarter — the Rutland, Tamper at Sellers Wheel, and Howard Street’s indie strip.
Rutland Arms
4.6£10–£20🍺 Pub
Open · Closes at 12:00 am Tue
10% off food with any gig ticket. A legendary indie pub with a great beer garden — proper post-gig refuge.
Tamper Coffee
4.6£10–£20☕ Coffee shop
Closed · Opens at 8:00 am Tue
Free flat white with any brunch purchase post-gig. New Zealand-style cafe at Sellers Wheel.
Howard Street Area Spots
4.4£8–£25🍽️ Bars & bites
Varies by venue
Positioned perfectly between the station and the venue — hop between independents before doors.
Utility readout
Straight-line (approx.)
- Bus · Moorhead (Charter Row)490 m
- Tram · Sheffield Station / Sheffield Hallam University510 m
- Bus · High Street (Haymarket)550 m
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