Uprising X / Wolverhampton

Uprising Festival will celebrate its tenth edition as Uprising X when it takes place at KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton on 9 and 10 April 2027.

Founded in 2016 by Simon Yarwood and Matt Kirk, the festival has built a strong reputation for supporting both established and emerging Heavy and Metal acts while maintaining an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere.

With a strong focus on celebrating heavy and alternative music in all its forms, Uprising has earned a reputation for championing both established legends and the next generation of talent. “Let’s be straight, firstly, Uprising isn’t a place,” Simon Yarwood said. “We’ve had two homes already. It’s the people. Like moving home, you take your family with you, and your friends still come and see you, and you don’t know your forever home until you’re in it.”

Limited early bird tickets are on sale now from here, with the first wave of band announcements expected later this summer. Tickets