Prepare your necks and brace your ears — SHRED FEST 2026 is coming!

The renowned travelling metal festival will storm across Australia and New Zealand, delivering an unmatched celebration of technical excellence, intensity, and musical precision.

A diverse and uncompromising showcase of extreme metal—from technical precision to devastating heaviness. Expect the ultimate convergence of musicianship, passion, and power.

Joined by local beasts of the metal scene Sanct and Compulsive Geophagia.

SHRED FEST—Australia & NZ Guitar Clinic, Saturday 19 Sept, 5:30pm.

Hosted by Steffen Kummerer from OSBSCURA, and Scott Carstairs from Fallujah they offer an in-depth exploration into their creative and technical mindsets — FREE ENTRY! Open to ALL presale ticket holders.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge and respect the Palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners of the skies, land, and water of Lutruwita. We pay our respects to their elders both past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.

SAFE SPACE

We believe in safe and positive spaces where all people are welcome and respected. If you experience or see something that doesn’t look right, please report it to one of our friendly staff.

ACCESSIBILITY

Level access is available from 112 Murray Street via the black and white laneway leading to the Garden. There is one accessible toilet. There is braille signage and tactile ground surface indicators throughout the venue. Please contact us via info@altarhobart.com.au prior to the show day or speak to staff at In The Hanging Garden for assistance.