Beyond The Gates metal festival returns to Bergen, Norway from July 29 to August 1, 2026, featuring an intense lineup of extreme metal and alternative acts. Headlined by legendary black metal pioneers Emperor alongside thrash metal veterans Testament, the festival showcases 21 artists spanning metal, rock, alternative, and shoegaze genres. Notable performers include atmospheric post-metal act Alcest, Norwegian black metal band 1349, Greek extreme metal group Rotting Christ, and avant-garde metal project Arcturus. The four-day festival brings together artists from France, Norway, and the United States for a diverse celebration of heavy music.

Beyond The Gates is a four-day standalone music festival.