Thy Art Is Murder have been confirmed as the final headliner for the 2026 edition of RADAR Festival, locking in the closing slot for the event’s opening night on Friday, July 31. The Australian deathcore heavyweights round out a top tier lineup that already includes Skindred and Animals As Leaders in headlining roles.
In addition to Thy Art Is Murder’s newly announced appearance, Skindred will now top the bill on Saturday, August 1, while progressive metal instrumentalists Animals As Leaders are set to bring the festival to a close on Sunday, August 2.
The announcement also brings a substantial wave of new artists to the bill, with eleven additional acts joining the 2026 lineup. The newly added names span metalcore, alternative, and experimental heavy music, further expanding the festival’s sonic range.
Newly added artists include:
- Skindred
- Thy Art Is Murder
- Chelsea Grin
- Voyager
- vianova
- Graphic Nature
- Pintglass
- Ghost Iris
- CLT DRP
- Royal Sorrow
- Sixth Wonder
- Rozemary
- Maebe
RADAR Festival 2026 will take place from July 31 through August 2 at O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, UK. Daily lineups have now been finalized, with each day anchored by one of the festival’s three headliners. Further details on set times and remaining announcements are expected in the months ahead.
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