Beyond the Gates: Spectral Wound
USF Verftet, Bergenhus
Spectral Wound spiller på USF Verftet / Main stage under Beyond the Gates-festivalen i Bergen
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Beyond the Gates Bergen 2026
Beyond the Gates festival programme — metal and rock in Bergen, Norway. Artists, tickets and practical info 2026. 12 events right now.
Beyond the Gates is Bergen's metal and rock festival, held over four days in late July and early August. The festival uses multiple venues — including USF Verftet, Kulturhuset i Bergen and Grieghallen — and draws an international audience with a programme spanning black metal to progressive rock. Right now: 12 events.
12 events from 4 venues · Last checked 30 May 2026
Wednesday 29 July
3 eventsBeyond the Gates: Sventevith - featuring Nergal and Misþyrming performing Behemoth
USF Verftet, Bergenhus
Sventevith - featuring Nergal and Misþyrming performing Behemoth spiller på USF Verftet / Main stage under Beyond the Gates-festivalen i Bergen
See priceBeyond the Gates: Rotting Christ
USF Verftet, Bergenhus
Rotting Christ spiller på USF Verftet / Main stage under Beyond the Gates-festivalen i Bergen
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Thursday 30 July
3 eventsBeyond the Gates: Sulphur Aeon
Kulturhuset i Bergen, Sentrum
Sulphur Aeon spiller på Kulturhuset i Bergen / The Day Shift under Beyond the Gates-festivalen i Bergen
See priceBeyond the Gates: Bölzer
Kulturhuset i Bergen, Sentrum
Bölzer spiller på Kulturhuset i Bergen / The Night Shift under Beyond the Gates-festivalen i Bergen
See priceBeyond the Gates: Terrestrial Hospice
Kulturhuset i Bergen, Sentrum
Terrestrial Hospice spiller på Kulturhuset i Bergen / The Day Shift under Beyond the Gates-festivalen i Bergen
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Friday 31 July
3 eventsBeyond the Gates: Blood Incantation
GRIEGHALLEN, Sentrum
Blood Incantation spiller på GRIEGHALLEN / Main stage under Beyond the Gates-festivalen i Bergen
See priceBeyond the Gates: Marduk
GRIEGHALLEN, Sentrum
Marduk spiller på GRIEGHALLEN / Main stage under Beyond the Gates-festivalen i Bergen
See priceBeyond the Gates: Misotheist
GRIEGHALLEN, Sentrum
Misotheist spiller på GRIEGHALLEN / Main stage under Beyond the Gates-festivalen i Bergen
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Saturday 1 August
3 eventsBeyond the Gates: Emperor - special set featuring Mortiis and Faust
Grieghallen, Sentrum
Emperor - special set featuring Mortiis and Faust spiller på Grieghallen / Main stage under Beyond the Gates-festivalen i Bergen
See priceBeyond the Gates: Gaahls WYRD
Grieghallen, Sentrum
Gaahls WYRD spiller på Grieghallen / Main stage under Beyond the Gates-festivalen i Bergen
See priceBeyond the Gates: Alcest
Grieghallen, Sentrum
Alcest spiller på Grieghallen / Main stage under Beyond the Gates-festivalen i Bergen
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About beyond the gates bergen
Beyond the Gates is an international metal festival that uses Bergen's unique venues to create an extraordinary atmosphere for heavy music.
The festival spans multiple stages across Bergen — USF Verftet, Kulturhuset i Bergen, and Grieghallen — combining major international acts with underground bands.
Gåri shows the complete Beyond the Gates programme with ticket information, updated daily.
When is Beyond the Gates?
Beyond the Gates takes place over four days in late July and early August each year.
Where is Beyond the Gates held?
Multiple venues in Bergen: USF Verftet, Kulturhuset i Bergen and Grieghallen. All centrally located.
How do I buy Beyond the Gates tickets?
Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster and the festival website. Festival passes and single-day tickets available.
Is there an age limit at Beyond the Gates?
Most concerts are 18+. Check individual events for specific age restrictions.
What kind of music is played at Beyond the Gates?
Primarily metal across all subgenres — black, doom, death, progressive — plus hard rock and experimental music.
Is Beyond the Gates only for metal fans?
Beyond the Gates is primarily a metal festival, but the programme spans genres from black metal to progressive rock and experimental music. It appeals to a broad heavy music audience beyond just die-hard metal fans.