UK prog steel haven Arctangent has introduced its first bands for 2026.
Earlier as we speak (October 30), the Bristol weekender confirmed 37 artists for subsequent 12 months’s lineup. They embrace French avant-garde artist Igorrr, US genre-smashers Chat Pile, blackgaze leaders Alcest and progressive rockers Agent Fresco.
The competition has additionally confirmed a number of acts for its warm-up lineup on the Wednesday, which is often used to showcase the very best performers to have graced Arctangent lately. The likes of Svalbard, Dimscûa, Overhead The Albatross and Misplaced In Kiev have all been confirmed.
Arctangent takes place each August at Fernhill Farm in Bristol, UK, and subsequent 12 months it’s going to run from August 19 to 22. The complete lineup might be discovered on the poster under.
No headliners have been introduced but, however weekend tickets are already greater than midway bought. Weekend and VIP tickets are actually out there through the Arctangent web site.
The lineup will boast a number of 2026 UK competition exclusives and particular exhibits. Heavy steel band Heck will reunite to have fun 10 years of their Directions album and sludge steel band Humanfly will play their first present in 13 years. As well as, British rock band Amplifier will host a reside silent disco set.
Organiser James Scarlett feedback: “The demand for Arctangent 2026 tickets has really been unprecedented, with over half our tickets bought within the first 2 weeks of them being on sale.
“Followers should wait slightly bit longer earlier than we are able to announce our headliners, however we’re so excited for the exclusives, reformations and particular units we’ve already cooked up – Early Chook tickets are working low so if you wish to lock in for an additional classic Arctangent, don’t sleep!”
Arctangent began in 2013 as a two-day occasion devoted to math rock and post-rock. It has since expanded its horizons to additionally embrace steel, hardcore, prog and different types of various/experimental music. Final 12 months was headlined by Wardruna, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Karnivool and Tesseract.