Festivals 25: Slam Dunk 2025 North, South and Beyond!
Christmas was last year, New Year is old news and we are finally coming through the frosty weather, storms, and the empty January bank accounts. With spring just around the corner, it is time to up the festival dreaming. Taking place on Saturday, May 24th at Hatfield Park and Sunday, May 25th at Leeds Temple Newsam, this year’s lineup is bursting with talent. With headliners like A Day To Remember, Electric Callboy, and Neck Deep, along with the legendary Finch and punk ska favorites Streetlight Manifesto, fans of all genres are sure to find their favorites among the diverse acts.
Whether you're a punk, pop-punk, emo, or even a closet ska fan, there’s something happening that will make your heart race. The festival is not only an opportunity to see some of the best acts in the music scene but also to discover new ones. With acts such as Scowl, Lake Malice, and Alkaline Trio. Prepare to reminisce, sing at the top of your lungs, and blame it on the memories rather than the beverages with the recently reformed and reinvigorated AS IT IS. They are celebrating Never Happy, Ever After’s 10th Anniversary with an exclusive UK festival performance at this year’s Slam Dunk.
So, Slam Dunk is gearing up to deliver unstoppable fun, unforgettable acts, and a weekend of making memories meaning it’s time to talk logistics! Tickets have been on sale for a while so you need to be thinking about grabbing those general admission tickets before they’re gone!
Need more Slam Dunk in your life well you're going to love the news that Slam Dunk Festival is expanding its reach in Europe for 2025, offering fans an incredible lineup of pop-punk, emo, metal, and ska across multiple countries. After successful launches in France and Italy in 2022, the festival is set to include Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland in its itinerary.
Taking place from May 27 to June 2, 2025, these one-day events will feature a host of renowned artists, with tickets going on sale this Friday, December 13th at 1 PM GMT. Kicking off in Belgium on May 27 at Trix in Antwerp, this year's festival boasts performances from The Used and Neck Deep, among others. The journey continues with stops in the Netherlands at Tivola Ronda in Utrecht, France at L’Amphitheatre 3000 in Lyon, Switzerland at Komplex 457 in Zurich, and finally, Italy at Carroponte in Milan on June 2. With a diverse lineup and the promise of an unforgettable experience, the Slam Dunk Festival in 2025 is poised to be a highlight for music lovers across Europe. Tickets are on sale now.