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Welcome to Damnation Festival 2026 in Manchester
On November 7 and 8, 2026, Bowlers Exhibition Centre (BEC Arena) in Manchester once again becomes home to Europe's largest indoor extreme metal festival. Since its founding in 2005, Damnation Festival has grown into one of the most important gathering points for the international metal and sludge scene.
Highlights and Attractions at Damnation Festival in Manchester
- More than 40 bands spread across three stages under one roof
- Headliners including Cult Of Luna on Saturday and an exclusive Satyricon performance on Sunday
- Further major names such as Carcass, Crowbar, Health, Eyehategod, Wolves In The Throne Room and Igorrr
- Genres ranging from death and black metal to sludge, doom, grindcore and post metal
- Rare reunion shows and UK debut performances from international acts
- Wheelchair accessible venue with dedicated viewing platforms at all three stages
- A compact, close knit festival atmosphere despite its international standing
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
The festival runs over two full days, with doors opening at eleven in the morning and the first acts taking the stage shortly after midday. Bands from every corner of the metal spectrum rotate across the venue's three stages well into the evening. More than forty acts are already confirmed for 2026, including several bands making rare or long awaited returns to the United Kingdom.
Tickets and Admission for Damnation Festival Manchester
Tickets are sold exclusively through official partner Skiddle. Weekend tickets started from around 42.50 British pounds, roughly 50 euros depending on the current exchange rate. Organizers have reported that more than half of tickets are already sold, so current prices may be higher and some categories may already be unavailable. For accurate, up to date pricing, check the official ticket page directly.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Manchester
- The nearest major train station is Manchester Piccadilly, from where a bus or taxi is needed to reach the venue
- The nearest Metrolink stop is Parkway, just a short walk from the arena
- On site parking is very limited, so arriving without a car is strongly recommended
- This is a 14+ event, and anyone aged 14 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult
- Accommodation in Manchester should be booked early given the large international audience the festival attracts
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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