Beyond The Gates 2026

Jul 29, 2026 Aug 1, 2026

Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 19 March 2026

About this festival

Beyond The Gates is a premier extreme metal festival held annually in Bergen, Norway, featuring a high-caliber lineup of international black, death, and doom metal artists. The event utilizes iconic venues like the historic Grieghallen and offers unique cultural experiences including guided tours of legendary black metal landmarks.

What this festival offers

No camping

Don't lose your ears at Beyond The Gates

The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume — no ringing on the train home.

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USF Verftet

Georgernes Verft 12, 5011 Bergen, Norway

Local Currency: NOK

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Last verified 19 March 2026