BITFEST 2025

Q: What's included in my ticket cost?

Early Bird/Standard Ticket: Entry to all three days and activities, including our dual venue afterparty and concert.Children’s Ticket: Child entry (U16) to all three days and activities including our dual venue afterparty and concert. *Please be advised that afterparty attendance for under 18’s ends at 10pm. **Parental advisory – You may find some explicit lyrics at the afterparty/concert.Student Ticket: Entry to all three days and activities, including our dual venue afterparty and concert.Afterparty (New Music Economy Only): This ticket is a dedicated ticket for the BitFest Day 2 concert and afterparty venues ONLY. All proceeds from these ticket sales are evenly split amongst musicians, DJ’s and performers on the night. This ticket type is limited and DOES NOT allow entry into the BitFest conference. You DO NOT need to purchase this if you already have another ticket type.One Day Pass: Can’t make all 3 days? Grab a one day ticket and choose your day of attendance.

Q: Do you recommend any hotels?

The following hotels are recommended:Pendulum Hotel (Event site)Ibis Hotel (0.1m)Kimpton Hotel (0.3m) The Pendulum now has limited availability, but you can use the code BITFEST for a discount when booking via phone only.

Q: I'm travelling by car. Is there any on-site parking?

No. However, there are many long-stay car parks nearby.We have secured a discount with the NCP Circle Square car park on Oxford Road. Use code PENDHOT27 for a 24-hour rate of £13.95.

Q: How can I be a speaker/performer at BitFest?

Please complete our Speaker Form. Be aware, spaces are extremely limited and appointed by discretion of the event organisers.

Q: How can I be an exhibitor at BitFest?

Please complete our Exhibitor Form. Be aware, spaces are extremely limited and appointed by discretion of the event organisers.

21-23 November 2025

Pendulum Hotel, Manchester, UK

5 Events over 3 Days

Nostrshire, Bitfest, Bitflix,
New Music Economy & PepeX.

A non-profit grassroots extravaganza for the people.

ABOUT BITFEST 2025

Bitfest 2025 is a celebration of Bitcoin, creativity, and open-source culture, happening November 21–23.

The weekend blends talks, art, music, and hands-on collaboration — with the BitFest Bitcoin Conference at its core.

Here’s what’s happening over the weekend:

🟠 Bitfest Bitcoin Conference (Main Event – Sat & Sun)
Two full days of talks and hands-on workshops from leading voices in Bitcoin — covering tech, privacy, policy, philosophy, and the future of money.
This is the heart of Bitfest, where ideas are shared, challenges are debated, and the future is shaped.

Nostrshire (Fri)
A one-day event exploring the Nostr protocol and the future of the decentralized Internet. Expect fresh projects, real-world use cases, and plenty of nerding out.

🎦 Bitflix (Fri & Sat)
A dedicated big-screen cinema room showcasing the very best freedom-orientated documentaries and shorts. In partnership with Bitcoin FilmFest.

Pepe.x / Art Exhibition (Fri & Sat)
A celebration of Bitcoin’s meme culture, visual storytelling, and creative rebellion. From fine art to dank memes — this is where Bitcoin gets weird (in a good way).

New Music Economy Concert (Sat Night)
Live performances, DJs, and sonic experiments running throughout the festival. Expect everything from ambient sets to late-night beats — bringing energy, atmosphere, and a proper vibe to the weekend.

Whether you’re attending to learn, build, create, or just vibe with fellow Bitcoiners…

Bitfest is where it all comes together.

BITFEST ZONES

CONFERENCE

Discover talks from leaders in the Bitcoin & Nostr ecosystem.

FULL SPEAKER LIST

Checkout the full list of speakers across all 3 days.

Speakers

EXPO

Bitcoin business and merchant exhibition area.

EXHIBITOR STALLS

Check out the Bitcoin businesses and merchants in our expo area.

Coming Soon

WORKSHOPS

Learn about the latest Bitcoin hardware solutions.

WORKSHOP AGENDA

See the full list of workshops at BitFest 2025.

Coming Soon

ART EXHIBITION

Enjoy Bitcoin related artistry from leading artists.

BITCOIN CULTURE ART

Explore the amazing culture art in our gallery.

Draw it up

CINEMA

Bitcoin feature films in partnership with Bitcoin Film Fest

BITFLIX

Walk-in screening room for Bitcoin films.

Check it Out!

LIVE MUSIC

Enjoy live music from Bitcoin active musicians .

NEW MUSIC ECONOMY

Discover Music on a Bitcoin standard at our afterparty!

Check it out

GAMING

Better bring your A game!

BTC GAMING ARENA

Game on in our Bitcoin gaming zone.

Coming Soon

KIDS ZONE

Bitfest features a dedicated 'Kids Zone' for young Bitcoin apprentices.

U16'S AREA

See our child friendly activities and Bitfest arcade!

Coming Soon

Day 0 - Fri

NOSTRSHIRE

As part of Bitfest 2025, we are excited to host Nostrshire, the UK’s first one-day Nostr conference focused on exploring the power of decentralized communication, privacy, and free speech in the digital age. This special event will bring together developers, privacy advocates, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of a decentralized Internet.

Event Details

DATE

21ST NOV, 2025

TIME

10 AM – 5 PM

LOCATION

PENDULUM HOTEL

Speakers

Day 1 & 2 - Sat & Sun

BITFEST

BitFest 2025 is a gathering for Bitcoiners, from curious newbies to experienced OGs, united by a passion for Bitcoin’s role in advancing individual sovereignty, privacy, and decentralization in the digital age. Inspired by the ideals of the Cypherpunk movement and Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) principles, BitFest brings together innovators, developers, and thought leaders at the cutting edge of Bitcoin and digital rights.