“The care and community at this independent festival of outer-reaches sounds is evident in every single detail”.

– The Guardian ★★★★★

 

Supersonic 2026 – An Important Update!

This year’s festival will take place across two stages at The Crossing in Digbeth, Birmingham.

We’ll be updating our line-up page with more announcements coming in January.

Early Bird and Payment Plan and Weekend Tickets have now sold out.

Solidarity tickets are available HERE. 

A small number of Day Tickets will go on sale at the end of February – sign up to our Mailing List to be the first to receive updates.

 

 

Photo by Snaprockpop

 

• Train  – https://www.thetrainline.com/ – the festival is an 18 minute walk from New Street Station and 14 minutes talk from Moor Street Station

 

• Coach travel https://www.nationalexpress.com/en – Digbeth coach station is just 5 mins walk from the festival site.

 

• Megabus https://uk.megabus.com/

 

• Car share – take a look at Liftshare to find someone else who might be driving or to offer a fellow festival goer a lift. Festival Liftshare community – part of the Liftshare network

 

ON FOOT

Digbeth is located just a 12 – minute walk from the Bullring. Approx 18 minutes to New Street and 14 minutes to Moor Street Station. Also, about 10 minutes from Birmingham Coach Station. It is possible to get buses from the city centre along Digbeth High Street. Please be aware extensive roadworks are still taking place down Digbeth High Street. 
 

 

BY CAR

There are several car parks within walking distance of the festival site.

• Trinity Street Car Park, Heath Mill Lane, Birmingham B9 4AL

24 hour parking

• High Street Digbeth Public Car Park, Oxford Street, B5 6DY

24 hour parking

• Coventry Street Car Park, Meriden Street, B5 5LY

24 hour parking

• Digbeth Court Carpark, Digbeth High Street, B12 0LD

24 hour parking

• North Yard Car Park, Gibb Street, Birmingham B9 4AU

Open 6am – 11pm

 

TAXI OPTIONS

To ensure roads remain as clear as possible during our event, we will proactively encourage audience members without any additional access needs to use an UBER pin away from the venues. We will advertise this on our website / festival brochure and live, during the event, via social media. We will also ensure stewards remain on hand to direct audiences requiring other kinds of taxis to the nearby Coach Station where there is an ample taxi rank. However, it is entirely possible to get taxis to meet you at the entrance of our venues too.
 

 

CYCLE

Currently there is nowhere secure on site, suitable for storage, but there are several options on the nearby Custard Factory estate.

Photo by Catherine Dineley 

These FAQs will be updated with more information as we get closer to the festival. 

If you have any specific enquires to anything related to Supersonic 2026 that hasn’t been answered below, please email info@capsule.org.uk and one of the team will get back to you asap.

 

Where can I find my e-ticket?

Once you have purchased your ticket(s), you should receive an e-ticket(s) with an attached QR code via an email from info@supersonicfestival.com.

If you have any issues retrieving this, you can also download your tickets from our website: https://supersonicfestival.com/my-account/fooevents-tickets/

Please have your QR codes ready to scan on entry to the festival to enable a speedy start! Printouts are handy, but we prefer scanning your ticket on your phone – way better for the environment.

 

Where do I exchange my e-ticket for a wristband?

All ticket holders will need to show their ticket and collect a wristband from our Box Office which’ll be open throughout the festival weekend.

 

What time does the festival start and end?

Our festival doors are set to open at 2.30PM on the Saturday and finish around 11PM on the Sunday, followed by our afterparty. Our wider programme such as workshops, talks and films may take place earlier in the day.  We’re still finalising these details – the full timetable will be released ahead of the festival, with some timings subject to change.

 

What venues are being used this year?

This year the festival will take place at The Crossing in Digbeth, Birmingham. 

 

Can alcoholic drinks bought at the festival be taken between venues?

No. Due to pre-existing licensing laws within the Digbeth area, no alcoholic drinks may be carried between venues. We ask that you bear this in mind throughout the weekend and also that you cooperate with our door staff who will be upholding this ruling on our behalf.

 

Will earplugs be available at venues?

Whilst we always encourage audiences to bring their own re-useable ear protection, we will be providing ear plugs that are suitable for temporary use. These will be free of charge and available on our box office and at bars.

 

Can children come on site?

Unfortunately, children will not be allowed on site: our event will be for those who are aged 18 years+ only. 

 

Will there be a Supersonic Kids Gig this year?

Please check back closer to the time. 

 

Are there any access restrictions at the venues?

For any enquiries about access to the festival as a whole please contact kate@capsule.org.uk.

 

Do you provide PA / Companion tickets?

Yes! Complimentary PA / Companion Tickets are available for anyone who has purchased a regular ticket. To obtain one, once you have purchased your ticket(s) please write to kate@capsule.org.uk with ‘PA / Companion Ticket Required – Supersonic Festival 2026’ in the subject line, and include your name, the name and email address of the companion (if possible), and the purchased ticket reference number. We will then get back to you with your additional PA / Companion ticket ASAP.

 

Can I bring my own alcohol?

No. Only alcohol purchased on site may be consumed on site. Bag searches will be in operation throughout the entire weekend at the venues and bringing alcohol on to our site will not be permitted.

 

What is Challenge 25?

We are required to operate Challenge 25: anyone that our bar staff think looks younger than 25 years will be asked to provide photographic ID. If you think you look younger than 25 years old, please make sure you have sufficient ID with you.

 

Will merchandise be available to buy?

Yes! We will have a range of Supersonic Festival 2026 merchandise on sale at the festival. 

 

Can I smoke / vape on site?

Normal smoking / vaping rules apply: you can smoke in any outdoor area on site, you cannot smoke / vape inside any enclosed public buildings and / or spaces.

 

What nearby parking options are there?

The majority of Digbeth street parking is now for permit holders only. There are a few nearby car park options* – but not all have available / obvious disabled spaces:

• Trinity Street Car Park, Heath Mill Lane, Birmingham B9 4AL / 24 hour parking                                                                                                         

• High Street Digbeth Public Car Park, Oxford Street, B5 6DY / 24 hour parking

• Coventry Street Car Park, Meriden Street, B5 5LY / 24 hour parking

• Digbeth Court Carpark, Digbeth High Street, B12 0LD / 24 hour parking

• North Yard Car Park, Gibb Street, Birmingham B9 4AU / Open 6am – 11pm

*This information is correct at the time pf publishing but please do double check charges / opening times as they may vary.

 

Has the full line up been announced?

Further artists will be announced in the coming weeks, alongside a full programme of workshops, talks and guest DJ sets.

Can I volunteer at the festival?

Unfortunately, due to the smaller capacity of this year’s festival we will not be recruiting any more volunteers for the 2026 festival.

I can’t attend the festival this year, is there another way I can show my support?

Yes! You can support the festival by purchasing from our online shop, or by making a donation here.

Photo by Snap Rock and Pop

The timetable will be shared shortly before the festival.

  We have the following recommended accommodation options for you, please direct any enquiries about this directly to the accommodation providers themselves… This information will be updated with audience deals for 2026 in the coming months.

 

SUPERSONIC RECOMMENDS:

 

• Birmingham Backpackers (Super close & friendly – ideal if you’re on your own). 

0.4 miles from the festival 61-65 Coventry Street, B5 5NJ. Tel 0121 643 0033

Birmingham Backpackers An 8 min walk from our festival hub and 10 mins from New Street / Moor Street Station, this is a great place to book if you’re on a budget and / or travelling alone.

 

• Aparthotel Adagio (A close & comfortable stay. Ideal if you’re in a group)

0.3 miles from the festival 131 Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DR. Tel 0121 399 0500

  Aparthotel Adagio, Birmingham City Centre A 10 min walk from our festival hub and 10 min walk from New Street / Moor Street Station, these apartments are the ideal base for your time at Supersonic. No parking on site but 24hr parking available nearby. Double, twin and 4 bed apartments available. Supersonic Audiences get a 10% discount if you book via H8117-GM@adagio-city.com and put the code “Capsule0426” in the email subject.

 

• IBIS Budget (Affordable stay in the city centre)

0.7 miles from the festival 1 Great Colmore Street, B15 2AP. Tel 0121 622 7575

IBIS Budget Birmingham This city centre hotel is a 23 minute walk / 8 minute taxi ride from our festival hub and a short hop from New Street Station. Promising comfort and convenience in abundance, this hotel is close to city attractions, shopping, and transport links. There is free fibre Wi-Fi, on-site drinks, take away continental breakfast and a 24hr Reception. Limited parking is available on site, otherwise there is an NCP 4 minutes’ walk away. A number of rooms have been put aside for Supersonic Audiences, at a discounted rate of £148 for a two-night stay in central-Birmingham. To book please email Shane.SMITH@accor.com directly.  

  Photo by Snap Rock and Pop    

Due to the smaller capacity of this year’s limited edition festival we will not be recruiting anymore volunteers.

     

 

We want you to enjoy your experience of being part of our Supersonic family. Please read about the ways in which we will work to ensure our events are safe and inclusive spaces for all. By choosing to engage with our work, whether digitally or at a live event, you agree to act by this code of conduct:

 

Respect Each Other / Mind Your Language

Be kind, polite and respectful to others. We will challenge you if you use abusive, racist, sexist, misogynist, ableist, classist, sizeist, ageist, homophobic or transphobic language.

This an anti-racist space. Discrimination on the basis of race, gender, sexuality, religion, class, age, dis/ability or language is wrong and we will not be tolerated.

Personal Boundaries – Don’t assume

Unless invited, don’t invade other people’s personal or emotional space. Don’t assume that others have the same physical and emotional boundaries as you.

Be Active

This is a space of exchange. Become part of the space, start a dialogue, respond, contribute and help shape it.

Be Kind

Look after one another. We’re all in this space together. Be considerate and treat one another with kindness and respect.

Consent

Always seek consent and if someone says ‘no’, or asks you to stop something, then stop.

Pronouns

Respect the use of pronouns and avoid making assumptions. Ask people how they want to be addressed.

Ask Permission to Photograph

Ask if people are ok with being photographed in advance. We photograph and film during our events for our archive and we will let you know when this is happening so that you can opt out.

* with thanks to Wysing Arts Centre for creating a great code of conduct that we learnt from.

Our work is dominated by the desire to explore and champion the outer edges of new and experimental cultural practice, particularly experimental music. This desire however has been equaled by our aspiration to bring such work to as diverse and large an audience as it merits. Rather than simply pursue experimentation as an esoteric adventure, we see this work as something that can surprise, delight and touch people.

In the coming months we’ll be sharing useful information about the festival in general as well as some more detailed notes about the venues we are working with for Supersonic Festival 2026.

In the meantime for any enquiries about access, please contact kate@capsule.org.uk

 

WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY

Capsule is committed to ensuring digital accessibility. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone applying relevant accessibility standards. For more detailed information download our policy which we will review periodically.

Website Accessibility Statement

 

Thank you for your interest in covering Supersonic Festival 2026.

Please note that there are a limited number of press / media tickets. If you wish to submit a proposal for accreditation, then please contact lauren@rarelyunable.com with the subject ‘Supersonic Festival 2026 – Press Accreditation request’.

 

Supersonic Festival gratefully acknowledges support from PRS for Music Foundation.

Supported by Arts Council England.