Slam Dunk Festival 2027 – Leeds and Hatfield, Uk
Overview
Slam Dunk Festival 2027 – Leeds and Hatfield, Uk is UK’s biggest independent rock festival and largest pop-punk, punk, emo, metal and alternative music festival. Slam Dunk gives you tons of bands, full day of music and none of camping faff, offering atmosphere that comes with full festival crowd, multiple stages and lineup that blends nostalgia with newer artists.
Slam Dunk North takes place at Temple Newsam in Leeds on Saturday before Slam Dunk South brings same festival to Hatfield Park on Sunday. The twinned punk festivals take place on Saturday at Temple Newsam Park in Leeds and on Sunday at Hatfield Park, with same bands playing both days. Switching things up geographically for bank holiday weekend, festival heads to Leeds Temple Newsam on Saturday before wrapping up at Hatfield Park on Sunday.
Both of Slam Dunk’s north and south sites now boast enormous setups with two main stages, top tent large stages and trailer stages. With 28,000 capacity across two sites, festival expands each year featuring some of alternative music’s largest acts and fans from all of UK and worldwide. Grass field venue affords festival experience also laying close to train station allowing individuals to visit easily. Official information at https://www.slamdunkfestival.com/.
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What Makes This Event Special
UK’s Biggest Independent Rock Festival: Slam Dunk, UK’s biggest independent rock festival, has unveiled first wave of artists with lineup to get very excited about. Hot on heels of milestone 20th anniversary this summer, festival kicks off with huge lineup, making this biggest Slam Dunk Festival yet.
Twin North and South Format: There are equal amount of stages at all main events and all bands will play all days. Same bands will play both days, allowing fans in north and south to see same lineup without traveling far. Festival will head to Leeds Temple Newsam on Saturday before wrapping up at Hatfield Park on Sunday.
No Camping Faff: Slam Dunk gives you tons of bands, full day of music and none of camping faff, making it accessible for day festival fans who prefer hotels and easy travel. If you watch ten bands across festival, ticket works out at around $18 per act significantly cheaper than most standalone concerts.
All-Ages Community: This is all ages festival – U14s accompanied by adult 18 plus at all times, with full accessibility features including raised viewing platforms, accessible toilets, Access Hub and free companion tickets.
Nostalgia and New Talent: Lineup blends nostalgia with newer artists, hosting array of exciting new talent and for many first performance this side of pond, alongside headliners celebrating anniversaries such as Taking Back Sunday celebrating two decades since Louder Now.
Lineup / Featured Artists
Current lineup includes Bowling For Soup, Simple Plan, Killswitch Engage, Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, The Interrupters, Beartooth, Wage War, The Amity Affliction, Sleeping With Sirens, The Used and The Maine, making this biggest Slam Dunk Festival yet.
First Wave 2027: Slam Dunk Festival reveals first wave of acts for 2027 festival with Bowling For Soup, Simple Plan, Killswitch Engage, Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, The Interrupters, Beartooth, Wage War, The Amity Affliction, Sleeping With Sirens, The Used and The Maine leading announcement. Hot on heels of milestone 20th anniversary, lineup to get very excited about.
Previous Headliners: 2026 lineup included Good Charlotte, Knocked Loose, Taking Back Sunday and 22 more with 20th anniversary edition taking place at Hatfield Park South on Saturday and Leeds Temple Newsam North on Sunday. Previous editions featured A Day To Remember playing for first time and first UK show of 2025, German 6-piece Electric Callboy, Slam Dunk favourites Neck Deep and Alkaline Trio, plus All Time Low, New Found Glory, NOFX, Glassjaw, The Menzingers, Turnstile, Cancer Bats and Tigers Jaw.
Stage Variety: Two main stages, top tent large stages and trailer stages accommodate massive lineup with indoor and outdoor stages and all-weather event setup, ensuring smooth crowd flow between stages, food courts and amenities.
Exciting New Talent: Festival also hosting array of exciting new talent and for many this will be their first performance this side of pond, providing first UK shows for international punk and alternative acts.
Full lineup and day splits will be announced via official website with second and final wave completing full lineup.
Event Experience
Enormous Setup: Both north and south sites now boast enormous setups with two main stages, top tent large stages and trailer stages. With 28,000 capacity across two sites, festival expands each year featuring some of alternative music’s largest acts.
Festival Village: Leeds site at Temple Newsam includes several outdoor stages and Festival Village with food traders, bars and merchandise. For Slam Dunk Festival, grounds transform into vibrant music arena featuring multiple stages strategically placed to accommodate masses and maximise sonic experience.
All-Weather Event: Please note that all festival sites have both indoor and outdoor stages and that this is all-weather event, with grass field venue affording festival experience close to train station allowing individuals to visit easily.
Expansive Site: Festival organisers adept at utilising space ensuring smooth crowd flow between stages, food courts and amenities. Be prepared to walk as site is expansive but journey between stages is part of adventure. Grounds perfectly equipped to handle thousands of music lovers descending upon Leeds and Hatfield.
Historic Settings: Temple Newsam, Leeds provides spectacular setting for Slam Dunk Festival North with historic Tudor-Jacobean house and extensive parkland offering unique contrast to raw energy of festival. Hatfield Park provides stately home backdrop for South edition.
Date & Schedule
Event Dates: Slam Dunk North: 29 May 2027 — Temple Newsam, Leeds, United Kingdom. Slam Dunk South: 30 May 2027 — Hatfield Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
Schedule Structure:
Slam Dunk North – Saturday: Slam Dunk North takes place at Temple Newsam in Leeds on Saturday 29 May before Slam Dunk South brings same festival to Hatfield Park on Sunday 30 May 2027. Doors open 9:00 am at Temple Newsam, Leeds. Full day of music with tons of bands across multiple stages until late evening. Same bands play both days with North first.
Slam Dunk South – Sunday: Slam Dunk South takes place at Hatfield Park on Sunday 30 May 2027. Doors open 9:00 am with same lineup as North. Festival closes Sunday night with headline acts. Hatfield Park Hertfordshire provides South edition with same lineup back to back.
Both events are during bank holiday weekend with same lineup playing north and south. All ages festival with U14s accompanied by adult 18 plus at all times. Early arrival recommended for front of stage.
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Location & Venue
Venue: Temple Newsam, Leeds and Hatfield Park, Hatfield
Address North: Temple Newsam, Leeds LS15 0AE, United Kingdom
Address South: Hatfield Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ, United Kingdom
Venue Overview North: Temple Newsam, Leeds provides spectacular setting for Slam Dunk Festival North. Historic Tudor-Jacobean house and extensive parkland offer unique contrast to raw energy of festival. With ample space for multiple stages, food vendors and festival-goers, grounds perfectly equipped to handle thousands of music lovers descending upon Leeds. Grass field venue laying close to train station allowing easy access.
Venue Overview South: Hatfield Park, Hatfield provides stately home parkland with enormous setup including two main stages, top tent large stages and trailer stages. Venue includes Festival Village with food traders, bars and merchandise.
Capacity: With 28,000 capacity across two sites, festival expands each year. Each site individually holds thousands with 5000 capacity in early years growing to larger numbers. Site and amenities include several outdoor stages and Festival Village.
Facilities: Both sites have both indoor and outdoor stages, all-weather event infrastructure, Festival Village with food traders, bars and merchandise, full accessibility features including raised viewing platforms, accessible toilets, Access Hub and free companion tickets.
Event History
Origins: Slam Dunk Festival began as small club festival in Leeds and has grown to UK’s biggest independent rock festival with north and south editions. Originally held at Leeds University with 7 stages and 5000 capacity and now SOLD OUT in early years.
Expansion to Hatfield: Festival expanded to Hatfield Park for South edition to serve fans in south of England with same lineup back to back, allowing fans from all of UK and worldwide to attend without long travel.
20th Anniversary: Milestone 20th anniversary celebrated in 2026 with festival completing 20th anniversary lineup with Good Charlotte, Knocked Loose, Taking Back Sunday and 22 more. Festival scheduled for bank holiday weekend taking place at Hatfield Park South on Saturday and Leeds Temple Newsam North on Sunday in 2026, switching geographically in 2027 with Leeds first.
Growth: Grass field venue apart from affording festival experience also lay close to train station allowing individuals to visit easily. Both north and south sites now boast enormous setups with two main stages, top tent large stages and trailer stages with 28,000 capacity across two sites.
Getting to the Event
Temple Newsam North – By Train: Leeds train station is mainline hub with direct services from across UK. Local buses serve Temple Newsam from Leeds city centre with short ride to park. Grass field venue laying close to train station allowing easy access.
Temple Newsam North – By Bus: Bus services from Leeds city centre to Temple Newsam operate regularly during festival with shuttle buses possible. Check local bus timetables for routes to Temple Newsam.
Hatfield Park South – By Train: Hatfield station is on East Coast Main Line with direct services from London Kings Cross and north. Short taxi or shuttle to Hatfield Park from station.
By Car: Temple Newsam accessed via A63 and Leeds outer ring road with official car parks requiring advance booking. Hatfield Park accessed via A1 M and Hatfield estate roads. Car sharing encouraged due to capacity and parkland restrictions.
Accessibility: Full accessibility features including raised viewing platforms, accessible toilets, Access Hub and free companion tickets at both sites. Indoor and outdoor stages provide options for all weather and accessibility needs.
Where to Stay Nearby
No Camping: This event does not have camping but there are number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in area for both north and south sites. Slam Dunk gives you full day of music and none of camping faff.
Leeds Hotels for North: Hotels in Leeds city centre, near Temple Newsam and along A63 provide options within 10 to 20 minutes drive or bus ride to Temple Newsam. Premier Inn, Holiday Inn and independent hotels available.
Hatfield Hotels for South: Hotels in Hatfield, St Albans, Welwyn Garden City and near Hatfield Park provide options within short drive to South edition.
Budget Options: Chain hotels, hostels and student accommodation in Leeds and Hatfield provide affordable options for festival weekend during bank holiday.
Booking: Early booking recommended due to 28,000 capacity across two sites and bank holiday demand. Hotels near Temple Newsam and Hatfield Park fill quickly.
Things to Do Before or After the Event
Leeds Culture for North: Leeds offers Royal Armouries, Leeds City Museum, Corn Exchange shopping, Call Lane nightlife and historic arcades for pre or post festival exploration.
Hatfield House for South: Hatfield House and parkland offer historic stately home tours, gardens and estate walks near festival site.
Temple Newsam Estate: Temple Newsam historic Tudor-Jacobean house and extensive parkland offer farm, gardens and house tours before festival opens.
City Nightlife: Both Leeds and Hatfield offer bars, clubs and afterparties with many official and unofficial events continuing festival atmosphere after arena curfew.
London Day Trips for South: Hatfield short train ride from London Kings Cross allowing combination of festival with London sightseeing before or after weekend.
Restaurants & Dining Nearby
Festival Food Traders: Leeds site at Temple Newsam includes Festival Village with food traders, bars and merchandise offering gourmet burgers, wood-fired pizza, vegan bowls and global cuisines.
Leeds Dining for North: Leeds city centre offers extensive dining including Trinity Kitchen street food, independent cafes in North Laine style areas, Indian, Thai, Italian and modern British gastropubs.
Hatfield Dining for South: Hatfield and St Albans offer traditional pubs, chain restaurants, Indian and Italian cuisine near Hatfield Park.
Bars and Guest Bar: VIP entry tickets can pay for entry to VIP Guest area, VIP toilets and guest bar providing premium bar experience.
Late Night: Inside festival, food courts near main stages and top tent large stages serve late-night options for those enjoying headline sets.
Ticket Information
Tickets are sold via official Slam Dunk Festival website and SeeTickets. All pricing is shown in USD, converted from previous UK pricing where 2027 pricing has not been announced.
General Admission: Tickets for Slam Dunk Festival North cost $177 at $139 pounds in 2026 and Tickets for Slam Dunk Festival South cost $177 at $139 pounds. Tickets start at $88 at $69 pounds but likely to get ticket priced over $108 at $85 pounds as date looms closer. If you watch ten bands across festival, $178 ticket works out at around $18 per act significantly cheaper than most standalone concerts.
VIP: Those looking for VIP entry tickets can pay $164 at $129 pounds for entry to VIP Guest area, VIP toilets and guest bar. VIP offers premium viewing and facilities.
Resale: Gumtree resale listing showed 2x Slam Dunk Festival North 2026 tickets at $255 at $200 pounds with face value $331 at $260 pounds, showing demand premium close to event.
Souvenir: Slam Dunk Festival 2026 Souvenir Ticket costs $6.37 at $5.00 pounds including postage UK orders only, cannot be used for entry at actual events. Greetings card also $6.37.
Booking: All tickets can be purchased from Slam Dunk Festival website. From free price you’ll pay no surprises later via DICE. Doors open 9:00 am at both sites. This is all ages festival.
Tips Before You Go
Buy Early for Best Price: Tickets start at $88 at $69 pounds but likely to get ticket priced over $108 as date looms closer. Early bird offers best value with general admission at $177. If you watch ten bands, ticket works out at around $18 per act cheaper than standalone concerts.
Prepare for Expansive Site: For Slam Dunk Festival, grounds transform into vibrant music arena featuring multiple stages strategically placed to accommodate masses and maximise sonic experience. Organisers adept at utilising space ensuring smooth crowd flow but be prepared to walk as site expansive and journey between stages part of adventure.
Enjoy Indoor and Outdoor: Please note that all three festival sites have both indoor and outdoor stages and that this is all-weather event, so bring waterproofs and sun protection. Grass field venue affords festival experience close to train station.
Use VIP for Comfort: Those looking for VIP entry tickets can pay $164 for entry to VIP Guest area, VIP toilets and guest bar providing premium viewing and facilities including raised viewing platforms and Access Hub with free companion tickets for accessibility needs.
Plan North and South: Same bands will play both days with North at Temple Newsam and South at Hatfield Park. Choose closest site or attend both for double experience, with Leeds first at Temple Newsam on Saturday before closing weekend at Hatfield Park on Sunday 2027.
Official Event Information
Official Website: https://www.slamdunkfestival.com/
Venue North: Temple Newsam, Leeds LS15 0AE, United Kingdom
Venue South: Hatfield Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ, United Kingdom
Organizer: Slam Dunk Festival
Capacity: 28,000 capacity across two sites with 5000 capacity in early years growing to enormous setups with two main stages, top tent large stages and trailer stages
Format: Two-day twin festivals with same lineup back to back, no camping, all ages
First Held: 2006 as small Leeds festival growing to UK’s biggest independent rock festival
Stages: Two main stages, top tent large stages, trailer stages, 7 stages in early years, indoor and outdoor stages
Attendee Experiences
No Camping Faff Advantage: Attendees praise Slam Dunk gives you tons of bands, full day of music and none of camping faff, providing full festival crowd and multiple stages without need for tent and camping gear, ideal for day festival fans.
Historic House Contrast: Visitors highlight Temple Newsam historic Tudor-Jacobean house and extensive parkland offering unique contrast to raw energy of festival, with Hatfield Park stately home providing similar contrast for South edition.
Value Per Act: Fans note if you watch ten bands across festival, ticket works out at around $18 per act significantly cheaper than most standalone concerts, with lineup blending nostalgia with newer artists providing excellent value.
Expansive Adventure: Reviews note grounds transform into vibrant music arena with multiple stages strategically placed, and journey between stages is part of adventure with smooth crowd flow between stages, food courts and amenities despite expansive site.
First UK Performances: Attendees appreciate array of exciting new talent and for many first performance this side of pond, with festival hosting first UK shows for international punk and alternative acts alongside anniversary celebrations.
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FAQ's
Does Slam Dunk Festival have camping?
No, this event does not have camping but there are number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in area for both north and south sites. Slam Dunk gives you tons of bands, full day of music and none of camping faff, making it accessible day festival without need for tents. Festival is all-weather event with both indoor and outdoor stages, so attendees arrange accommodation in Leeds for North edition at Temple Newsam or Hatfield, St Albans and Welwyn Garden City for South edition at Hatfield Park with early booking recommended.
Do the same bands play both North and South?
Yes, there are equal amount of stages at all main events and all bands will play all days, with same bands playing both North and South editions. Slam Dunk North takes place at Temple Newsam in Leeds on Saturday before Slam Dunk South brings same festival to Hatfield Park on Sunday, with same lineup back to back. This twin format allows fans in north and south to see same lineup including Bowling For Soup, Simple Plan, Killswitch Engage and others without traveling far, with 28,000 capacity across two sites.
What stages are at Slam Dunk Festival?
Both north and south sites now boast enormous setups with two main stages, top tent large stages and trailer stages, with early years featuring 7 stages and 5000 capacity. There are equal amount of stages at all main events and all bands will play all days, with indoor and outdoor stages and all-weather event infrastructure. Leeds site at Temple Newsam includes several outdoor stages and Festival Village with food traders, bars and merchandise, while grounds transform into vibrant music arena with multiple stages strategically placed to accommodate masses and maximise sonic experience.
Is Slam Dunk Festival all ages?
Yes, this is all ages festival with U14s accompanied by adult 18 plus at all times, with full accessibility features including raised viewing platforms, accessible toilets, Access Hub and free companion tickets at both Temple Newsam and Hatfield Park sites. Doors open 9:00 am at both sites with full day of music until late evening. Grass field venues afford festival experience close to train station allowing easy access for families, with both indoor and outdoor stages providing options for all ages and weather conditions.
How much walking is involved at Slam Dunk Festival?
Festival organisers adept at utilising space ensuring smooth crowd flow between stages, food courts and amenities, but be prepared to walk as site is expansive and journey between stages is part of adventure. For Slam Dunk Festival, grounds transform into vibrant music arena featuring multiple stages strategically placed to accommodate masses and maximise sonic experience, with Temple Newsam historic parkland and Hatfield Park estate providing large grass field venues. Wear comfortable shoes and plan stage times to minimize rushing between two main stages, top tent large stages and trailer stages.
