Outbreak Fest 2026

About this festival

Outbreak Fest is the UK's leading independent festival for hardcore punk and alternative music, primarily held in Manchester. It celebrates underground counterculture by showcasing a diverse lineup of international artists across genres including emo, hip-hop, and metalcore.

What Outbreak Fest offers

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