ARCTANGENT Festival have a seriously exciting lineup for summer 2026, and honestly, this might be their strongest announcement yet.
Running from 19th to 22nd August 2026, the festival’s bagged some genuinely special acts. Topping the bill is Igorrr, the utterly bonkers project from French musician Gautier Serre that somehow smashes black metal, breakbeats, baroque and trip hop into something completely unique. It’s a UK exclusive, and if you’ve never witnessed this madness live, you’re in for something special.
The French invasion continues with atmospheric black metal legends Alcest and electronic mastermind Perturbator, both UK exclusives. Oklahoma noise merchants Chat Pile bring their brutal sludge across the Atlantic, whilst Belgian heavyweights Oathbreaker make a rare UK exclusive appearance.
The nostalgia hits hard with Agent Fresco and TTNG both playing their first shows in seven years. British legends HECK are reforming for a 10th anniversary celebration of Instructions, whilst Humanfly emerge from a 13-year hibernation.
Wednesday’s lineup looks equally impressive, featuring post-hardcore outfit Svalbard in what will be their final festival show ever, French post-rockers Lost In Kiev, and Alpha Male Tea Party riding high on their exceptional 2025 album Reptilian Brain.
Festival organiser James Scarlett revealed that over half the tickets sold in just two weeks, with headliners still to be announced. Early Bird tickets are running low, so if you want to experience what promises to be another vintage ArcTanGent, get moving.
