Slam Dunk Festival announces final wave of bands for 2026
Slam Funk Festival have confirmed the second and final wave of artists for next year’s event, completing the stacked lineup for 2026!
Headlined by GOOD CHARLOTTE and SUBLIME, the festival now welcomes Kentucky hardcore heavyweights KNOCKED LOOSE as stage headliners, alongside more than 20 new additions spanning pop-punk, emo, ska, metalcore, hardcore and beyond.
For its milestone year, Slam Dunk goes heavier than ever with two brand-new side-by-side stages dedicated entirely to metalcore, hardcore and post-hardcore – with zero set clashes.
Joining the previously announced BURY TOMORROW, CANCER BATS and PRESIDENT, the heavy stages will also feature MALEVOLENCE, DYING WISH, HERIOT, GUILT TRIP, CURRENTS, and more.
The full wave of new additions includes:
A LOSS FOR WORDS, ANGEL DU$T, BAYSIDE, BEAUTY SCHOOL, BOSTON MANOR, CALL ME AMOUR, COMEBACK KID, DEAD PONY, DEAF HAVANA, DYING WISH, GUILT TRIP, HANDS LIKE HOUSES, HERIOT, MADINA LAKE, MALEVOLENCE, ORIGAMI ANGEL, PEST CONTROL, PUNK ROCK FACTORY, SAOSIN, SIM, STATE CHAMPS, STATIC DRESS, TRASH BOAT, VUKOVI, and YOUTH FOUNTAIN.

SDF South will take place on Saturday May 23rd 2026 at Hatfield Park, Hatfield and SDF North will take place on Sunday May 24th 2026 at Temple Newsam, Leeds. Tickets will be available from Saturday, September 27th and can be purchased here.
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