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Three days. Two live stages. Alternative culture, community and late-night clubbing all under one roof. Infest returns to Manchester Academy from 21–23 August 2026, bringing together a diverse international line-up spanning industrial, EBM, synthpop, darkwave,…

Modulate and Khurch will no longer be appearing at Infest 2026

Following several days of considerable discussion, and after receiving further guidance and advice, we have taken the decision to cancel the performances of Modulate and Khurch at Infest 2026.…

Following a public statement shared online on Tuesday 5 May by a former attendee regarding their past relationship with an artist booked for Infest 2026, we acknowledge the seriousness of the allegations that have been made and the impact discussions…

Following the announcement of an artist booking for Infest 2026 a number of people have made comments online and sent anonymous emails suggesting that Infest is creating an unsafe, hostile and triggering environment for some attendees due to the presence…

Here it is, the news you’ve all been waiting for!

Full 2026 Lineup Confirmed

We are very excited to confirm the lineup for INFEST 2026, 21-23 August in Manchester, with a Warm-Up Party happening on Thursday 20th too!

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