Dan Hillier
Topping the bill for next year’s festival – which will be celebrating it’s 20th anniversary – are European festival exclusives Good Charlotte. They will also be joined by Sublime playing their first ever UK shows and Taking Back Sunday, who will also be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their career defining 2006 record Louder Now.
Also joining the bill today are an array in some of the finest names in current alternative music including UK metalcore flag bearers Bury Tomorrow, US heartland heroes The Menzingers, previous Noizzefest headliners Unpeople, Canadian legends Cancer Bats (who will also be celebrating 20 years of their debut LP Birthing The Giant) and emo power pop icons Motion City Soundtrack. They will all be joined by the also announced A, Alister, Broadside, Cartel, Dashboard Confessional, Driveways, Goldfinger, Hawthrone Heights, President, Set Your Goals, Stand Atlantic, The Home Team, The Suicide Machines, Tonight Alive, and of course, Zebrahead.
On today’s announcement, Slam Dunk founder Ben Ray says; “When I started the festival 20 years ago, I had no idea it would get to the milestone of 20 years, let alone be the size that it has grown to. I am overwhelmed by the continued support for the event, both from the dedicated fan base who come every single year, to all the bands that keep coming back to play! A massive thank you to all!”
Slam Dunk Festival 2026 will take place at Hatfield Park and Leeds Temple Newsam on Saturday May 23rd and Sunday May 24th respectfully. Tickets go on sale Saturday 27th September here. For the time being, peek the line-up below.
