Outbreak Fest has established itself as a key event in the UK alternative music scene over the past fifteen years. As the festival approaches its 15th anniversary, it has announced exciting plans for its 2026 edition in Manchester. This year, the festival will feature a dedicated Friday night event, along with an expanded lineup for the weekend.
2026 Anniversary Lineup and Special Friday Night Event
The standout headliner for the newly announced Friday night is The Front Bottoms. They will perform their acclaimed album, *Talon of the Hawk*, in its entirety. Joining them will be Balance & Composure, who will play select tracks from their albums *Separation* and *The Things We Think We’re Missing*. Other acts set to perform on Friday include:
- Tigers Jaw
- Free Throw
- Pool Kids
Tickets for the Friday event are sold separately from the weekend tickets, which are nearly sold out, with 95% already sold.
Expanded Weekend Lineup
In addition to the Friday lineup, Outbreak Fest has revealed more artists for Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday Highlights
Saturday will feature the post-hardcore legends Quicksand, marking their debut at the festival. Other artists joining the Saturday slate include:
- Death Lens
- Sunbrella
- Tummyache
- Greet Death
- Love is Noise
- Blanket
- Recluse.E
Sunday Favorites
New additions for Sunday include the enchanting Snail Mail and shoegaze heavyweights Nothing. The Sunday roster already includes:
- Alexisonfire
- Basement
- Hatebreed
- Suicidal Tendencies
- Converge
- Trapped Under Ice
A Community-Centric Festival Experience
As Outbreak Fest 2026 plans to celebrate its anniversary, it brings together a diverse lineup of alternative music. The festival continues to prioritize community alongside its music offerings. Following a successful 2025 edition, this year promises to be a landmark occasion for Outbreak Fest.
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