An indoor weekend of progressive and heavy music at Manchester's O2 Victoria Warehouse, curated for players as much as fans. The 2026 edition is topped by Thy Art Is Murder, Skindred and Animals as Leaders, with Sikth, Northlane, Protest the Hero and The Pineapple Thief deep in the bill. Artist masterclasses, a music and gaming market and a strong community ethos set it apart from standard metal weekenders.
Radar Festival returns in 2026, running 31 Jul - 2 Aug at O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester.
Expect a indoor, warehouse, prog feel. Metal, progressive metal, metalcore fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring Thy Art Is Murder, Skindred, Animals as Leaders, Northlane, Protest the Hero, The Pineapple Thief.
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