Bitfest 2026: What to expect & why it matters
We had the honour of having
@Nathan Day and Nat join us on the
@UK Bitcoin Spotlight to map out what’s in store!
I’ve just uploaded the full replay on
@Fountain, so if you missed our live space, you can catch it here:

Fountain: Podcasts & Music
UK Bitcoin Spotlight • Ep 2: BitFest 2026: What to Expect & Why It Matters • Listen on Fountain
Listen live on X by following @UKBTCSpotlight See what's coming up on the schedule here
Having attended last year myself, I can tell you
@Bitfest was fantastic, but this year is going to be even better. It's scaling up into a full 4-day festival in Manchester (19–22 November) packed with freedom tech, open-source innovation, and Bitcoin culture.
Here is what you can expect across the weekend:
🎬 Bitflix Pre-Party: Pre-event drinks reception & documentary screening (The Six Billion Dollar Man)
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@Nostrshire: The UK’s 1st full-scale conference dedicated 100% to Nostr
🔊 nPub Dub: Reggae, dub, & soundsystem culture meeting Bitcoin, Nostr & new music
🎨 Pepe. X Zone: Bitcoin internet culture, meme art gallery, and live digital art
🛠️ Main Festival & Freedom Fest: Keynotes, hands-on tech workshops, interactive exhibitions, and family-friendly kids zones
Grab your Early Bird ticket for just £99 until this weekend, before prices jump to £149!
Don't miss out! Secure your place now at

Bitfest - The UK's largest Bitcoin Festival! | MANCHESTER, UK | 19-22 November
Bitfest 2026 — The UK's Largest Bitcoin Festival | Manchester
19–22 November 2026. Bitcoin, Nostr, freedom technology, music, art, culture and more at the UK's largest Bitcoin festival in Manchester.
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