Bitfest 2026

Get ready to celebrate Bitcoin culture at Bitfest 2026 from 19–22 November 2026 at Pendulum Hotel, Manchester, UK. Bitfest is more than just a traditional Bitcoin conference; it's a full celebration of Bitcoin culture, freedom technology, and open-source innovation, and it unites builders, artists, families, developers, entrepreneurs, and beginners. The event will offer an energetic platform to meet people and experience the wider Bitcoin industry.

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Bitfest is a four-part celebration of open-source culture, Bitcoin, and creativity, combining live music, conferences, Nostr, and Bitcoin art to create a distinctive festival event.

What is Bitfest?

Bitfest is a community-led Bitcoin festival designed to make Bitcoin culture accessible, interactive and enjoyable for everyone. The 2026 edition expands to 8 events and 9 themed zones, building on the success of Bitfest 2025.

Event Highlights

• Explore Bitcoin, Nostr, decentralisation and freedom technology through talks and discussions.
• Join hands-on workshops, unconference sessions and the Bitfest Hackathon.
• Discover Bitcoin businesses, projects, digital art, memes and creative experiments.
• Enjoy gaming, live music, networking and community gatherings.
• Bring the family and discover Bitcoin Junior activities for children.

Why Attend Bitfest 2026?

• Learn from Bitcoin Experts
• Network with Bitcoiners, builders, artists, investors, creators and freedom-tech enthusiasts.
• Take part in workshops, unconference sessions and the Bitfest Hackathon.
• Discover Bitcoin-powered businesses, Nostr projects, privacy tools, and gaming.
• Experience Bitcoin Culture

Schedule Highlights

• 19 November: BitFlix opens the weekend with The Six Billion Dollar Man, followed by a pre-event reception.
• 20 November: Nostrshire brings the UK’s Nostr community together, followed by the nPub Dub afterparty.
• 21 November: Bitfest takes centre stage with talks, workshops, exhibitions, art and technology.
• 21 November: Pepe.X showcases Bitcoin internet culture, memes and digital creativity.
• 21 November: The New Music Economy Concert combines music, Bitcoin and Value for Value.
• 22 November: Bitfest Sunday Socials offer relaxed food, drinks and community networking.

Main Zones

• Conference: Talks and panels.
• Workshop/Hackzone: DIY learning and collaboration.
• Exhibition: Bitcoin projects and businesses.
• Gallery by Pepe. X: Bitcoin art and internet culture.
• Freedom Fest: Privacy, sovereignty and digital rights.
• Gaming: Games and competitions.
• Music: New Music Economy and Valueverse.
• Networking: Food, drinks and community conversations.
• Kids: Supervised Bitcoin Junior activities.

Speakers

• Joe Nakamoto — MC and Bitcoin community personality.
• Susie Violet Ward — Bitcoin Policy UK / Journalist.
• Nicholas Anthony — Human Rights Foundation, CBDC Tracker.
• Jan-Willem Burgers — Deciphering Bitcoin.
• Ben de Waal — Cyber Anarchist / Bitcoin OG.

Don't miss the biggest Bitcoin event in Manchester to learn new ideas, collaborate, and build the decentralized future.