Slam Dunk Festival Expands Across Europe in 2025 with New Locations
Slam Dunk Festival, the UK’s leading independent rock event, is levelling up for summer 2025 with an expanded European tour, adding three new countries to its roster. Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland join returning favourites France and Italy for a week-long takeover from May 27th to June 2nd, delivering the ultimate celebration of pop-punk, emo, metal, ska, and alternative music.
Celebrating nearly two decades since its launch in 2006, Slam Dunk has grown from a cult favourite into a global phenomenon. Known for spotlighting legends, chart-topping icons, and rising stars, the festival has become a calendar highlight for alternative music fans. Following sold-out UK events at Hatfield Park and Leeds’ Temple Newsam on May 24th and 25th, Slam Dunk will takeover 5 dates across Europe.
The 2025 tour kicks off in Antwerp, Belgium, before heading to Utrecht, Netherlands, Lyon, France, Zurich, Switzerland and finally, Milan, Italy. The dates will include select acts from the UK line up include the likes of A Day To Remember, Neck Deep, New Found Glory, The Used, Zebrahead, The Ataris and Landmvrks, with additional acts to be revealed.
Tickets to all dates are on sale right now via www.slamdunkfestival.com.
SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL 2025 DATES
- Slam Dunk South: Saturday, May 24 – Hatfield Park, UK
- Slam Dunk North: Sunday, May 25 – Temple Newsam Leeds, UK
- Slam Dunk Belgium: Tuesday, May 27 – Trix, Antwerp
- Slam Dunk Netherlands: Thursday, May 29 – Tivola Ronda, Utrecht
- Slam Dunk France: Saturday, May 31 – L’Amphitheatre 3000, Lyon
- Slam Dunk Switzerland: Sunday, June 1 – Komplex 457, Zurich
- Slam Dunk Italy: Monday, June 2 – Carroponte, Milan