The Slam Dunk Festival, the UK’s biggest independent rock festival, will expand in the summer of 2025. The festival will now span six countries in Europe over a week of unparalleled music and celebration. That the 2024 Southern edition was “A day filled with unforgettable music and vibrant energy,” makes this summer a mouthwatering prospect.
You Me At Six closed the Southern 2024 show, a fitting end to a perfect first festival experience for MetalTalk writer Carol Giannattasio, who said the band “left an indelible mark on all who were there to witness it. You can read all the reports from Slam Dunk South, including photographs from MetalTalk’s Antonio Giannattasio, here.
In 2025, for the first time, Slam Dunk is heading to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. These new stops join the festival’s well-established events in France and Italy, making 2025 its most ambitious year yet.
May 24-25: The tour kicks off in the UK with shows at Hatfield Park (South) and Temple Newsam, Leeds (North).
May 27: Belgium debuts at Trix, Antwerp, featuring acts like The Used, Neck Deep, and Zebrahead.
May 29: The Netherlands takes centre stage at Tivola Ronda, Utrecht, with Neck Deep, The Used, The Ataris, and March.
May 31: Lyon, France, welcomes seven powerhouse performances at L’Amphitheatre 3000, including A Day to Remember and New Found Glory.
June 1: Zurich, Switzerland, joins the lineup at Komplex 457 with a stellar mix of New Found Glory, Neck Deep, and more.
June 2: Milan, Italy, closes the festival at Carroponte, hosting eight world-class acts such as Landmvrks, The Ataris, and Zebrahead.
Tickets and More Information
Tickets for the European shows go on sale Friday, December 13, at 1 PM GMT, while UK tickets are already selling fast. Visit www.slamdunkfestival.com for purchases and updates.
Founded by Ben Ray in 2001, Slam Dunk began as a Leeds club night and has grown into a multi-award-winning festival. Over the years, it has hosted legends like Paramore, Fall Out Boy, and Panic! At The Disco, cementing its reputation as a must-attend event for fans of alternative music.
In 2025, Slam Dunk is not just expanding its geography—it’s expanding its legacy, delivering the ultimate Heavy Metal and rock experience to fans across Europe. Whether you’re a long-time attendee or a first-timer, this is a festival you won’t want to miss.
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