Festivals Slam Dunk 23rd - 24th May 2026

Good Charlotte, Taking Back Sunday, Set Your Goals & more to play Slam Dunk 2026

The likes of Cartel, Motion City Soundtrack, Cancer Bats are more will celebrate the event’s 20th anniversay next year.

28th September 2025

Slam Dunk 2025 epitomises both legacy and innovation as it blends the new with the old

The alternative mainstay event hosts standout sets from The Used, Finch and newcomers Winona Fighter.

2nd June 2025

You Me At Six’s final festival set is a true full circle moment at 2024’s Slam Dunk North

Despite wet weather and muddy conditions trying to get in the way, the Leeds pop-punk all-dayer is one of its best outings in recent years.

1st June 2024

Past, present, and future collide across a campus of guitars, eyeliner, patches, and an unadulterated love of music at Slam Dunk 2023.

Highlights come from Enter Shikari, Spanish Love Songs, The Academy Is… and more.

31st May 2023

Slam Dunk cements punk’s community spirit

The throngs of merch-clad fans pouring through the gates is immediate testament to its impact on the scene.

9th July 2021

Final names confirmed for Slam Dunk 2019

Boston Manor and A Loss For Words lead the final additions to this year’s fest.

13th February 2019

Touche Amore, Tigers Jaw among new Slam Dunk additions

The festival takes place in Leeds and Hatfield this May.

29th January 2019

Milk Teeth, Cancer Bats, Real Friends & more join Slam Dunk 2019

They join the likes of All Time Low, New Found Flory and Glassjaw at the Bank Holiday Weekend event.

16th January 2019

Turnstile, Glassjaw and The Menzingers among Slam Dunk additions

The festival takes place in Leeds and Hatfield next May.

21st November 2018

All Time Low, New Found Glory & more for Slam Dunk Festival 2019

Gallows, Waterparks and NOFX are also among the first acts to be announced.

17th October 2018

Creeper, PVRIS, Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes for Slam Dunk 2018

The pop-punk weekend returns next May.

11th December 2017

Jimmy Eat World and Taking Back Sunday are set for Slam Dunk 2018

Sleeping With Sirens, State Champs and more have also been announced.

16th November 2017