06/08/2026
🔥THANK YOU🔥
We're closing Chapter XIV of Beyond the Gates with an enormous gratitude to all of you in the audience, the bands, and the outstanding crew we've had the pleasure of working with for this year's festival. We've had a fantastic time with you all in Bergen this past week - thank you!
From our festival owners:
"It's hard to find the words to express our gratitude after the most incredible week in the history of Beyond the Gates. 2026 exceeded every expectation, with unforgettable performances, an amazing atmosphere, and a community that made Bergen feel like home. To every artist, crew member, volunteer, partner, and everyone who travelled to join us—thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your passion, energy, and support are the reason this festival exists, and together we made this our best edition yet. 🖤🙏"
Beyond the Gates Chapter XV, July 28 - 31. Early Bird tickets go on sale this Friday, Aug 7th, at 10:00 CET🔥
See you in 2027?
📷Pictures by Photographer Jarle H. Moe and Photographer Arash Taheri - one from each of the 34 concerts that took place during Beyond the Gates 2026 (20 on the main stages, 8 at the Day & Night Shift, 3 at BeYoung the Gates, and another 3 on the Kick Off event.)
Additionally; A festival like this wouldn't happen without some local and national support. A big thank you to Sparebanken Norge, Bergen Kommune, Kulturrådet, Kulturdirektoratet, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Music Norway, Vestland Fylke, Fond Ford Utøvende Kunstnere, Musikkens Studieforbund, De Bergenske, USF Verftet, Kulturkvartalet Servering AS, Grieghallen, Kulturhuset i Bergen, Bergen Backline, Gåsa, Kråken, Apollon, Fana Sparebank, Comfort Hotel Bergen, Dark Essence/Karisma Records, Bergen Street Food, GRIP, Give Music A Chance, Hoggorm, Lysverket and Christopher Haatuft for the support and recources, and for believing in us!
