Supersonic has shared details of its stripped-back 2026 edition.
The Digbeth, Birmingham festival will take place earlier in the year, moving away from its usual late August date to two days in late April. Among the first acts confirmed to play are Prostitute, Milweed and Microplastics, a new live band comprised of aya, Jennifer Walton and 96 Back.
The festival will also welcome ØXN, Bong II, DJ Haram, Ameretat, GREET, MMM and Traidora. Further artists will be announced in the coming weeks, alongside a full programme of workshops, talks and guest DJ sets.
In a statement, Supersonic co-founder Lisa Meyer said: “When we first began, Digbeth was our wild frontier, a place where anything felt possible. We built stages in old warehouses, turned empty shops into art spaces, made installations under viaducts, and filled the streets with the energy and creativity of our amazing community. But times have changed. In recent years, we’ve fought hard to keep Supersonic rooted in the place where it all began, battling against rapid gentrification and the steady rise of faceless apartment blocks replacing the vibrant, independent spaces that once defined Digbeth.
“The earlier dates will also give us the breathing space to imagine what comes next for Supersonic, and to plan for 2027 and beyond. We don’t know yet whether that might mean building new partnerships with venues that share our values, finding a new home elsewhere and/or reinventing what Supersonic can be for the future. But we’re excited to be able to have the time to explore possibilities. But before we look to what’s next, I’m beyond excited to reveal the first acts for this year’s edition. Though smaller in scale, it will be rich with extraordinary artists and offer a vital chance for our community to come together and bask in the power of the art and music on offer. In dark times, there’s nothing more important than creating space for collective, joyous catharsis.”
Revisit tQ’s live review of last year’s festival here.
Supersonic will take place from 25 to 26 April 2026. Find more information here.
