☼ FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT ☼
We’re ridiculously excited to announce Charlottefield as the final main artist for Quiet Steps 2026.
Few bands from the UK underground have left a mark quite like Charlottefield. Emerging in the late 90’s, they carved out a sound that felt both violent and hypnotic, blending fractured rhythms, dissonant guitars and relentless momentum into something entirely their own. Their records on FatCat became hugely influential within experimental rock and noise circles, helping shape a generation of bands drawn to tension, repetition and raw emotional intensity. Even now, their music still sounds ahead of its time.
What makes this appearance even more special is the rarity of it. Charlottefield have barely appeared on stages since disbanding in 2008, this marks their first public show back, and first performance in Leeds since 2007 (when they played with @foals at the Brudenell, anyone?!). Closing a near two-decade absence from the city. For many, this will be the first and only opportunity to witness one of the UK’s most revered cult bands in a live setting again. Quiet Steps exists for moments exactly like this.
“No hyperbole, one of the best UK bands from the early 2000s”
Joining Charlottefield, we have some of the best underground up-and-coming acts that we handpicked from over 100 applicants:
1 day - 2 stages - no clashes
@thecharlottefield@patiencebanduk@whenisayheart@mistinguk
Quiet Steps Festival is happening on Saturday 18th July! A one day two-stage event featuring some incredible bands like @braidofficial and @heymercedes2025
Tickets can be found here:
https://dice.fm/event/537rbl-quiet-steps-festival-2026-18th-jul-project-house-leeds-tickets
Charlottefield interview:
/charlottefield/
What band should I talk about next?
#lostafterdeath #quietsteps #emo #charlottefield
☼ 99 DAYS TILL QUIET STEPS ☼
This is gonna be special.
Tickets are moving fast - ticket link in bio 🎫
More acts, event info (food, merch and all that good stuff) to be announced very soon.
** NOW CLOSED**
Artist submissions are now open.
In association with @_launchpadmusic we’re giving 4 grassroots acts from Leeds / West Yorkshire the chance to play Quiet Steps 2026.
1000 capacity. Two stages. Real opportunity.
If that’s you — apply via the link in bio.
Any issues with the form, just DM us.
We’re very excited to welcome three more artists to Quiet Steps Fest !!!
Crash of Rhinos have returned with their first shows in over 12 years, alongside news of a brand new album. A band that’s meant a lot to us, and one we couldn’t be happier to have back.
Delta Sleep join the lineup, bringing their signature blend of intricate rhythms and huge, melodic moments, a perfect fit for Quiet Steps.
Love Rarely round out the announcement, blending shimmering indie, emo-leaning songwriting and raw, heartfelt delivery. One of the most exciting new voices in the UK scene right now.
Tickets and info in the usual!
25 Years of Big Scary Monsters 🎈
What an innings it’s been from the beloved Big Scary Monsters label! To celebrate, we’re giving away free copies of the very special compilation on vinyl and CD, plus a tote bag and bottle of hot sauce! If you’ve bought tickets for the upcoming Quiet Steps Festival- this one is for you. Happy birthday BSM 🎉
WHO’S READY FOR FUN???
We already announced our appearance @quietstepsfest in Leeds on 18 July, but we are so happy to announce two more shows with our great friends @heymercedes2025 . This will not only mark the first time Braid and Hey Mercedes are playing together, but it’s also the first time Hey Mercedes will play the UK.
We can’t wait to be back in the UK for 3 super fun shows. See you there!
- July 17th @ The Dome - London
- July 18th @ Project House (Quiet Steps Festival) - Leeds
- July 19th @ The Garage - Glasgow
Thank you @thedomelondon , @thegarageglasgow , @corethefestival , @hellopinkmist , @quietstepsfest , @polyvinylrecords , @justanothermusicco , @heymercedes2025
☼ Two more artists for Quiet Steps Fest. ☼
Very happy to announce: Hey Mercedes.
Formed from three members of Braid after they split in 1999, Hey Mercedes released their debut EP on Polyvinyl Records and went on to become a proper staple of early 2000s indie emo. They will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of seminal album ‘Every Night Fireworks’. They never made it to the UK first time round, so we’re very pleased that their first ever trip over includes Leeds, as one of only three dates.
Also joining them are one of our favourite Leeds bands, What? Nah. Twinkly moody mathrock at its best.
More still to come very soon.
14 bands · 2 stages · no clashes
Tickets on sale now.
ANNOUNCEMENT ONE / TICKET UPDATE:
☼ This has been a long time in the making. Two genuine cornerstones of emo, post-hardcore and math rock, together in Leeds. ☼
This will be Faraquet’s first ever time coming to the UK, and Braid return for their first UK appearance since 2013.
Joining them are pennines on their first trip up north and first show outside of Norwich / London since reforming (after somehow breaking the internet and becoming famous a whole ‘nother time again).
We’ve convinced our dearest pals Tangled Hair to come all the way up the M6 and play the loveliest version of math rock ever made.
Pancho are a brand-new supergroup featuring members of TTNG and Delta Sleep, making their Quiet Steps debut.
Set at Project House, with two stages and no clashes. Come and hangout for the nicest day of emo in the UK ever.
A meeting point for @dischordrecords , @polyvinylrecords and @bsmrocks with more acts still to come.
☼☼ More festival, venue and accessibility info to come very shortly ☼☼
🎟 Tickets
Limited cheap presale via the mailing list - Thursday 22nd Jan - 10am
—> Presale link lands in inboxes at 10am
General tickets on sale - Friday 23rd Jan - 10am
Mailing list sign-up in bio!
☼ A new one-day festival at Project House, Leeds. Centred around Emo & Post-Hardcore. From the team behind @dirtyotterleeds
First wave of artist announced Wednesday 21st January. Sign up to the mailing list for ticket / lineup announcements. ☼
14 Bands / Two Stages / No Clashes
