Slam Dunk Festival 2025: A Day To Remember, Alkaline Trio, The Starting Line, and more announced on a Star-studded lineup
Slam Dunk Festival, the UK's largest independent rock festival, has just dropped a bombshell of an announcement, revealing the first wave of artists set to electrify the stages in 2025. Known for its unparalleled mix of pop-punk, emo, metal, and alternative music, Slam Dunk has once again curated a lineup that promises to deliver unforgettable performances. Leading the charge are A Day To Remember, Alkaline Trio, The Starting Line, and The Used—names that are sure to have fans scrambling for tickets.
A Day To Remember will be making their much-anticipated Slam Dunk debut in 2025. As one of the most requested bands by fans, their appearance is a significant win for the festival. Blending pop-punk, metalcore, and post-hardcore, A Day To Remember have consistently pushed the boundaries of their genre. Their UK performance at Slam Dunk will be their first in 2025, marking the beginning of a year that promises to be massive for the band. Vocalist Jeremy McKinnon expressed the band’s excitement, saying, “We’re really excited to get back to the UK, and to play Slam Dunk for the first time.” Fans can expect a high-octane set filled with the band’s biggest hits, from "The Downfall of Us All" to "All I Want," ensuring a show that is both emotionally charged and explosively energetic.
Not far behind are Alkaline Trio, the legendary punk rock trio who have been at the forefront of the scene for over two decades. With the release of their latest album "Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs" in 2024, the band is experiencing a resurgence of creativity and energy. Their performance at Slam Dunk 2025 will be a celebration of both their storied past and their bright future. Fans can look forward to a setlist that spans their extensive discography, including tracks from classic albums like "Good Mourning" and "From Here to Infirmary," as well as new material that continues to push their sound in exciting directions.
The Starting Line is another major draw for Slam Dunk 2025. As one of the seminal bands in the early 2000s pop-punk explosion, The Starting Line have a legacy that resonates deeply with fans of the genre. Hits like "Best of Me" and "Bedroom Talk" have become anthems for a generation, and their return to the UK stage will be a nostalgic yet vibrant experience. The band’s ability to evoke the youthful exuberance of pop-punk, while delivering performances with the precision and passion of seasoned veterans, makes them a must-see act at next year’s festival.
Joining them are The Used, pioneers of the post-hardcore and emo scenes. With a career spanning over two decades and an impressive catalog of anthems like "The Taste of Ink" and "I Caught Fire," The Used continue to be a force in the alternative music world. Their latest album, "MEDZ," has been hailed as a return to form, blending raw emotion with aggressive energy, and their Slam Dunk set is sure to be a cathartic experience for fans old and new.
But the lineup doesn’t stop there. Electric Callboy, the German metalcore outfit known for their high-energy performances and genre-blending sound, will be making their way to Slam Dunk. Their unique mix of metalcore, electronicore, and humor-infused lyrics has earned them a dedicated following, and their live shows are nothing short of spectacular. Neck Deep, long-time favorites of the Slam Dunk crowd, are set to make a triumphant return as well. Following their sold-out show at Alexandra Palace earlier this year, the Welsh pop-punk band is poised to deliver one of the festival’s standout performances.
For fans of punk rock and emo, Hot Mulligan and Mouth Culture represent the new wave of the genre, bringing fresh energy and innovation to the Slam Dunk stages. Hot Mulligan have quickly become one of the most talked-about bands in the scene, known for their emotionally charged lyrics and infectious melodies. Mouth Culture, meanwhile, have been making waves with their blend of indie rock and emo, earning them a spot on the festival’s coveted lineup.
Also celebrating major milestones at Slam Dunk 2025 are Knuckle Puck and New Found Glory. Knuckle Puck will be commemorating the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough album "Copacetic," an album that helped define the modern pop-punk sound. Their set will be a nostalgic trip through one of the most important records of the 2010s, complete with all the energy and emotion that fans have come to expect. New Found Glory, celebrating 20 years of their seminal album "Catalyst," will bring their brand of feel-good pop-punk to the stage, ensuring that the festival is a celebration of both the past and present of the genre.
With additional performances by Delilah Bon, Dream State, Graphic Nature, Hit The Lights, Less Than Jake, Movements, Split Chain, Stray From The Path, The Ataris, and Zebrahead, the first wave of the Slam Dunk 2025 lineup is already shaping up to be one of the most diverse and exciting in the festival’s history.
Full list of announced bands:
A Day To Remember
Alkaline Trio
The Starting Line
The Used
Electric Callboy
Neck Deep
Hot Mulligan
Mouth Culture
Knuckle Puck
New Found Glory
Delilah Bon
Dream State
Graphic Nature
Hit The Lights
Less Than Jake
Movements
Split Chain
Stray From The Path
The Ataris
Zebrahead
Slam Dunk Festival 2025 will take place on 24 May at Hatfield Park and 25 May at Leeds Temple Newsam. Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 6th at 10 am via the festival website. With a lineup this strong, fans are advised to act fast, as tickets are expected to sell out quickly.
Save the date for Slam Dunk Festival 2025, and get set for next year’s festival with the official announcement video:
