Bitfest 2026

Bitfest is the UK’s flagship Bitcoin festival.

So… is it a conference? Well, yes and no.

Bitfest is a space where people from all walks of life can come together for a weekend powered by Bitcoiners. It’s about community as much as it is about technology: a place to connect, learn, explore, and actually experience Bitcoin culture in action.

While talks and panels are part of the program, Bitfest goes far beyond a traditional conference – incorporating talks, discussions and hands-on workshops covering not just Bitcoin, but other freedom-adjacent topics.

Our inaugural event, Bitfest 2025, featured 5 events and 8 themed zones across 3 days, with 60+ speakers and artists, all hosted across multiple nearby venues. And now Bitfest is back for 2026. Bigger, louder and with even more to explore!

This year’s programme brings together 7 events and 9 zones, creating an even bigger celebration of Bitcoin, freedom technology, creativity and the communities building the future.

Bitfest is designed for everyone – whether you’re deep in the space or just getting started. It’s family-friendly too and so bring the kids along!

Day 0 also features Nostrshire, the UK’s first full-scale conference dedicated entirely to Nostr.