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Set for July 31st through August 2nd, RADAR takes on Manchester's O2 Victoria Warehouse for a weekend of expertly curated heavy music and culture. Having already confirmed a diverse roster of featured performances from Animals As Leaders (UK festival exclusive), The Pineapple Thief and Northlane, festival organizers have added some serious weight to the event with their latest announcement.
At the very top. ragga metal powerhouse Skindred have been confirmed for the 2026 edition of the festival along with Australian deathcore bricklayers, Thy Art Is Murder. Leaning into the heavy, Chelsea Grin has also been firmed up for the festival, with the latter two serving as UK exclusives on the year.
Australian prog vets Voyagers will also make their celebrated return, with progressive standouts like Vianova and Graphic Nature adding to the broad musical scope of the RADAR line-up.
RADAR co-founder Catherine Jackson-Smith spoke about the most recent addition to the 2026 roster.
"RADAR 2026 was already a powder keg and now Skindred are the lit match we’ve all been waiting for. One of the most electrifying live bands of the UK scene, they bring unfiltered energy and cheerful mayhem to Manchester and guarantee chaos for your Saturday night entertainment.
"Joining them, Thy Art Is Murder turn up the intensity. This is going to be heavy as all hell and a day that will be as brutal as it is memorable. Chelsea Grin bring their sharpened edges to the stage for a set that has been requested since we began RADAR, and because we love mixing it up, we’re also presenting the heroic Voyager on the same line-up for a masterclass in melody, colour and prog energy.
"We have a wave of acts that are pushing the scene forwards in every direction: tech-metal ones-to-watch Vianova, the delightfully feral Graphic Nature and the only lads off site you need to entertain you: Pintglass. Add in the crushing precision of Ghost Iris and the rising firepower of Sixth Wonder. Discover Royal Sorrow with us, math-rockers Maebe and baddiecore Rozemary.
"Beyond the music, RADAR remains the meeting point for creativity, tech and play. Dive into masterclasses, coffee shop chats, discover gear, meet your heroes and head to any of our quiet spaces for a breather. As ever, our no-clash schedule means that you don’t have to choose because you can get it all."
The most recent list of artists can be found below.
Skindred
Thy Art Is Murder
Chelsea Grin
Voyager
Vianova
Graphic Nature
Pintglass
Ghost Iris
CLT DRP
Royal Sorrow
Sixth Wonder
Rozemary
Maebe
Single day tickets, weekend passes and additional information for RADAR 2026 can be found - HERE
