Supersonic Festival returns to Birmingham in 2026 as a smaller, “limited edition” run—but it’s still as uncompromising as ever. The lineup leans hard into experimental territory, from ØXN’s dark, drone-laced folk to boundary-pushing acts like Milkweed, Thorn Wych, and noise-rock provocateurs Prostitute, alongside hardcore, throat-singing, and audiovisual oddities. Offstage, the fest keeps its DIY spirit alive with workshops, art, and offbeat side quests, proving that even scaled down, Supersonic remains one of the most forward-thinking and sonically adventurous festivals out there.

Don’t let a total lack of punk credentials stop you from enjoying Rebellion ‘25 - 1MU guides you through some of the maelstrom with some more offbeat picks…

Supersonic is widely regarded as one of the UK’s top small festivals. In Spite will be there…

Preview: Punk In The Park takes their show on the road!