Bats in the Attic was conceived alongside CorrosionFest but with a different musical focus. While CorrosionFest explores the wider dark alternative scene, Bats in the Attic is dedicated to contemporary gothic rock, post-punk, darkwave and deathrock.
The original festival was planned for 2020 but, like so many events, was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bats in the Attic finally launched in 2022 as a two-day festival, providing a dedicated platform for artists shaping the future of the contemporary goth scene.
Around half of every Bats in the Attic lineup is likely to feature artists that many people have not yet discovered. Searching for those bands has become one of the festival’s defining characteristics, introducing audiences to exciting artists from across the UK, Europe and further afield alongside more familiar names.
Like CorrosionFest, Bats in the Attic has developed strong European connections, regularly featuring artists from Germany, Sweden, Italy, Belgium and beyond. The festival has also welcomed bands from Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, Georgia and the United States, reflecting the international nature of today’s goth scene.
Although the festival has grown from its original format to a twelve-band weekend, it has deliberately remained boutique in size. The emphasis has never been on becoming the biggest festival, but on presenting carefully curated lineups, creating a welcoming atmosphere and giving audiences the opportunity to discover artists they may not otherwise encounter.
The introduction of the annual ticket incentive scheme in 2025, together with payment plans and a loyal returning audience, reflects the close relationship that has developed between the festival and its community. Each September, artists and audiences return to Morecambe for another weekend celebrating the contemporary goth scene.
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This week’s performance from the vault takes us back to the first,…
This week’s performance from the vault takes us back to the first, COVID-delayed Bats in the Attic in 2022. Sweet Ermengarde headlined the Saturday night, and here’s “A Promise to Fulfil”, filmed by Oh my Goth You’ll also have the chance to catch them live again in a…
Bats in the Attic 2026 – Update
Bats in the Attic 2026 99 tickets sold. The next sale takes us through the 100-ticket mark and the end of the badge pack incentive. If that next order happens to be for two or three tickets rather than one, we’ll honour the badge pack for everyone in that…
Bats in the Attic 2026 – Update
Bats in the Attic 2026 Christine Plays Viola We welcome the Italian band to The Alhambra this September as part of their European tour, which also includes dates in London and with our friends at The Doll at the Black Bull. Blending gothic rock with darkwave and…
On the outskirts of Rock Hard Festival in Germany and we spot this…
On the outskirts of Rock Hard Festival in Germany and we spot this t-shirt… Merciful Nuns headline Bats in the Attic 2026 this September. Great to see the band out there representing before they even get to Morecambe. Ticket links in the comments.
We are now down to the last few tickets before the badge incentive…
We are now down to the last few tickets before the badge incentive ends for Bats in the Attic 2026. So if a pin is your thing, be quick!
Bats in the Attic 2026
Bats in the Attic 2026 Time to introduce some of the UK bands playing this year. Liminal Project liminalliverpool.bandcamp.com Liverpool based atmospheric darkwave tinged post-punk with a cinematic edge. Deathtrippers Leeds based psychedelic goth sounds coming to…
Bats in the Attic 2026
Bats in the Attic 2026 There is plenty going on right through the line up The House Of Usher (Gothic Rock Band) – A long-standing German gothic rock band with a rich history in the scene, blending classic goth textures with modern sensibilities who recently released…
Bats in the Attic 2024’s Bloodworm have a new EP out, “Blood & Lust”.
Bats in the Attic 2024’s Bloodworm have a new EP out, “Blood & Lust”. They’re out on a headline tour at the end of the week too, so worth checking out and seeing live if you get the chance. https://bloodworm1.bandcamp.com/album/blood-lust
Bats in the Attic 2026
Bats in the Attic 2026 Well over 80 tickets gone now. Thanks to everyone who’s bought one so far. Next up is 100 for the badge sets. https://ticketsource.co.uk/mcgothicfox-promotions
Reading through the replies here, it’s exactly what we hope for.
Reading through the replies here, it’s exactly what we hope for. So many different bands mentioned — and most of them were new discoveries at the time. That’s what these festivals are built on. Bats in the Attic 2026 is shaping up the same way. Tickets are moving well…
Bats in the Attic 2026
Bats in the Attic 2026 It’s not just the headliners… This year’s line-up is stacked from top to bottom: The Waning Moon –A goth/darkwave project spanning Costa Rica and the USA, delivering atmospheric, synth-driven soundscapes Schrödinger r – A darkwave/post-punk act…
Bats in the Attic 2026, we are over 75% of the way to reaching the…
Bats in the Attic 2026, we are over 75% of the way to reaching the the first incentive. Thank you to everyone who’s bought tickets early. Next milestone: 100 tickets, where badge sets unlock… Momentum is really building! Tickets available at…