Bitfest 2026

Bitfest is the UK’s flagship Bitcoin festival.

The 2026 edition is a four-day Bitcoin festival in Manchester, taking place from 19–22 November 2026. It brings together Bitcoiners, builders, communities, artists, families and newcomers for talks, workshops, an expo, art, cinema, gaming, live music, Nostr and freedom technology.

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 programme, 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 a staggering 8 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.