Ahh, the annual expedition to Damnation Festival in Manchester. It’s always a pleasure, never a chore. It’s a busy one this year; Damnation is all but sold out, and it feels it. As usual, it’s a very well-run and executed festival, and everything is a well-oiled machine at this point. Kudos to the organisers.
This year comes compete with increased production values and a professional camera crew for the main stage, filming the action for the side screens. It’s possible they’re here for other reasons too, but whether the band’s sets are being filmed for later release, we’ll have to wait and see. In fact, the main stage production in particular overall seems to have taken a step up again this year – a credit to Damnation for sure. Continue reading “Damnation Festival 2026 – BEC Arena, Manchester – 07/11/26-08/11/26 (Live Review)”
