core. announce second wave of bands for 2026
Core. have announced a second wave of artists for their 2026 edition!
The Glasgow-based heavy music festival will return this year with its fourth edition, taking place from Friday November 13th to Sunday November 15th across multiple venues in the city.
Newly added acts include ALL MEN UNTO ME, BABE HAVEN, CIVIL ELEGIES, CUTTY’S GYM, DUTCH WINE, FLAKES, FUTILE, GUN GAOL, HEALING WOUND, HORSEBASTARD, INCASEYOYLEAVE, K U T E, KADDISH, KNIVES, LATTER, MITSUBISHI SUICIDE, MOSS, PBHQ, PLASTICS, PORTRAYAL OF GUILT, THE S.E.T. and VETO, with more announcements still to come.
Core. 2026 marks the festival’s move into November for the first time, with events taking place across The Art School, Nice N Sleazy and Garnethill Multicultural Centre. The three-day festival remains dedicated to heavy, noise-driven music, bringing together international artists and homegrown performers across multiple spaces.
These new additions join an already announced line-up that includes PIG DESTROYER, EYEHATEGOD, SAETIA (UK exclusive), INCENDIARY, TAQBIR, WORMROT, RAGING SPEEDHORN and PETROL GIRLS, alongside a wide range of artists such as RWAKE, MAUD THE MOTH, BRATAKUS, XIAO and more, with further bands still to be revealed.
The 2026 edition will also see the return of the festival’s expanded independent merch market, community showcases, exhibitions and afterparties.
core. takes place at The Art School, Nice N Sleazy and Garnethill Multicultural Centre, Glasgow, Scotland from 13-15 November 2026. Tickets are available now and can be purchased here.
For more information on Core. Fest like their official page on Facebook.
