Outbreak Fest has revealed its initial line-up for 2026’s Manchester edition

Outbreak Fest is set to return to Manchester in 2026 to mark its 15th anniversary.

Scheduled to take place on 27th and 28th June at Bowler’s Exhibition Centre, the event has now confirmed its first set of lineup additions.

Canadian post-hardcore group Alexisonfire will headline, performing their 2006 album ‘Crisis’ in full. UK band Basement will also make a return, following their headline slot in 2024.

Other notable performers include Suicidal Tendencies, Converge, Trapped Under Ice, Hatebreed, Scowl (pictured), High Vis, PUP, Touché Amoré, La Dispute, The Armed, Trash Talk, Fiddlehead, Ecca Vandal, Harms Way, and Higher Power, among others.

Tickets for Outbreak Fest 2026 are available now at outbreakfest.co.uk, with options for hotel packages and a deposit scheme.