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Louder Than War Fest

One-day alternative music festival across Manchester Academy's rooms

Greater Manchester, North West England Mid-March

Next edition 13 March 2027 The Wedding Present, Spear of Destiny, HotWax On saleFirst acts announced Line-up, tickets and details
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At a glance

Size
Very small (under 2k)
Length
One day
Setting
Indoor venue or arena
Entry
Ticketed
First held
2026

Music

  • Rock & indie
  • Punk & ska

About

Louder Than War Fest is a one-day festival run by the Manchester music website Louder Than War and its founder John Robb. It fills Manchester Academy 2, Academy 3 and Club Academy with guitar bands, post-punk and electronic acts, plus in-conversation sessions. The first one, billed as Louder Than War Live, was in March 2026 with Sea Power headlining.

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Camping and stays

  • Day only (no camping)

Editions

  1. 13Mar 27 Louder Than War Fest 2027 13 March 2027 · The Wedding Present, Spear of Destiny, HotWax

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