When is Radar Festival 2026?

Radar Festival takes place in 31 Jul - 2 Aug 2026 at O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester.

Where is Radar Festival held?

Radar Festival is held at O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, North West, UK.

What kind of music and lineup does Radar Festival have?

Radar Festival leans Metal, progressive metal, metalcore. Recent headliners include Thy Art Is Murder, Skindred, Animals as Leaders, Northlane, Protest the Hero, The Pineapple Thief.

Does Radar Festival have camping?

Yes. Radar Festival is a camping festival, so you can stay on site across the weekend.

Will it rain at Radar Festival?

History gives it a 87% chance: in 30 years of weather data for this site and these dates, 87% of years saw at least 1mm of rain on a festival day, with a 7% chance of a proper washout (20mm+ in a day) and typical daytime highs around 20.1°C.

Festival profile31 Jul - 2 Aug 2026 · O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Radar Festival

Thy Art Is Murder, Skindred and Animals as Leaders headline Radar's progressive metal weekend at Manchester's Victoria Warehouse. Masterclasses included.

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★ ON THE BILL31 Jul - 2 Aug 2026

Thy Art Is Murder/Skindred/Animals as Leaders/Northlane/Protest the Hero/The Pineapple Thief

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Headliners for Radar Festival 2026 — more acts on the official line-up, subject to change.

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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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