Epistopia Schedule 2026

Explore the Epistopia Festival programme — a citywide mix of future technology, music, science, space, art, culture and immersive experience.

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Epistopia is building a new kind of festival for Manchester — one that connects future technology, music, science, art, culture and immersive experience into one citywide programme.

The festival will unfold through conferences, exhibitions, talks, demos, performances, workshops, installations, screenings, live events and public experiences. It is designed for people who want to encounter new ideas, discover future-facing work, meet collaborators and experience the energy of a city thinking out loud.

The programme brings together creators, scientists, founders, engineers, musicians, artists, researchers, educators, cultural organisations, technology companies, venues and communities.

This is not a single conference room or one exhibition hall. Epistopia is a programme of connected events across Manchester — built around curiosity, imagination, discovery and the technologies shaping the next era.

New Music Showcase

Festival of Space

Future Tech Expo

Sonicscapes Music Week

DomeFest

Family Discovery Days

Sphera Cosmos

FilmFest

Festival of Light

Advanced Manufacturing Expo

The programme starts here. Epistopia is inviting artists, founders, musicians, scientists, technologists, venues, brands and cultural organisations to help shape a citywide festival of future culture across Manchester
Register for updates as events are announced, or visit our Partnerships page to propose a session, host an event, bring a showcase, offer a venue, sponsor a strand or build something with us.

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Meet Our Sponsors

Discover the innovators and partners driving the success of this year’s tech conference.

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