The full Slam Dunk Fest lineup for the landmark 2026 in Leeds is complete and, surprise, surprise - we're in for another absolute belter.
With the much-loved music festival celebrating an amazing milestone next year, Slam Dunk North at Temple Newsam is hoping to host its most memorable weekender yet.
2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the annual event, which sees some of the best alternative, pop-punk, metal acts and more from around the country, as well as exports from the US and all over the world, gather for one big mosh.
And judging by the lineup for SDN26, those pits are going to be MASSIVE.
Your full and final Slam Dunk 2026 lineup is here.
Get your tickets before 23:59 tonight (October 31st) and you can still get a full 6-month payment plan.
Revealed in its entirety on Halloween 2025, some of the names on the lineup for next year wouldn't look out of place on the original Slam Dunk poster back in 2006.
Joining American rock veterans Good Charlotte as an European tour exclusive, other well-known and long-standing names include Sublime, Taking Back Sunday, Dashboard Confessional and Cancer Bats, just to name a few.
The lattermost outfit also marks one of the heaviest overall rosters in some time, with two new side-by-side stages dedicated to other sub-genres like metalcore, thrash, and other hardcore adjacent artists confirmed last month.
Dubbed 'The Harvest', it promises "back-to-back heavy music all day. Hell yeah.
It goes without saying that we had a 'reet good time as always at Slam Dunk in 2025, and we can't wait to toast 20 years with them next summer.
A much brighter weather forecast certainly played its part, but the festival organisers have also taken steps to improve the layout and accessibility following fan feedback.
Best of all, Slam Dunk is once again offering affordable payment plans for tickets, with the cost able to be spread out over the space of six months.
You can find out more information and grab your tickets HERE, and we'll see you there with bells on and devil horns raised high come Sunday, 24 May 2026.
British pop-rock legends Duran Duran are heading out on tour and coming to Leeds.
The ‘Rio’ and ‘Girls on Film’ singers are still going strong nearly five decades on, after releasing their 16th studio album, Danse Macabre, back in October 2023.
Later this year, Duran Duran will be heading to first direct bank arena for a spectacular live show, bringing decades of chart-topping hits, legendary performances and unmistakable style to our city.
It's set to be a very special evening, as their night in Leeds will act as the closing night of the UK Tour.
Formed in Birmingham in 1978, Duran Duran became one of the defining bands of the 1980s and helped shape the global New Romantic movement.
Across a career spanning more than four decades, the band has sold over 100 million records worldwide and earned multiple BRIT Awards, Grammy Awards and an enduring reputation as one of Britain’s most influential pop-rock acts.
Known for their truly groundbreaking music videos, electrifying live shows and timeless catalogue, it's safe to say that Duran Duran continue to captivate audiences across generations.
Fans can expect an unforgettable night featuring some of the band’s biggest hits including Hungry Like the Wolf, Rio, Girls on Film, Ordinary World, The Reflex and Save A Prayer.
Duran Duran will perform at Leeds' first direct bank arena on Saturday 24 October and they will be joined by special guests Pigeon.
Duran Duran tickets at Leeds' first direct bank arena go on general sale this Friday 5 June 2026, and you can get yours here.
Iconic band Blossoms set for BIG return to Leeds Festival this year
Thomas Melia
Stockport-originating band Blossoms have just announced their big return to Leeds Festival, as the four-day music event continues to impress with its stacked line-up.
They might have a 'Joke About Divorce' from time to time but when it comes to entertaining a Leeds Festival crowd, Blossoms take it very seriously, playing at Bramham Park three times in the past decade.
This band have captivated audiences since the rise of standout track 'Charlemagne' and more recently with the addition of their fifth album studio album, Gary, named after an eight-foot-tall gorilla.
Known for always putting on a stellar performance, Tom, Joe, Charlie, Myles and Josh are bringing a brand-new set to Leeds when they pay us a visit this August.
As well as releasing new music, Blossoms are making a big return to Leeds Festival 2026 / Credit: Publicity Picture (Supplied)
Currently, Leeds Festival 2026 has seven headline acts spanning all genres from Dance and EDM to Pop and Rap with the likes of Charli XCX, Raye, Dave and more topping the bill.
The Stockport five-piece are featured alongside three other insane artists as 'Special Guests', appearing next to Skepta, Sombr and Role Model.
Also listed on the line-up are rising stars like R&B vocal powerhouse Skye Newman, pop princess Jade, Merseyside indie rockers The K's and Wigan-formed The Lilacs with more to be announced.
Although nothing is confirmed yet, this upcoming Leeds Festival set from Blossoms will contain high energy and obviously all their biggest and best bangers from across their four chart topping albums as well as new music.
Leeds Festival 2026 is set to be a belter with the addition of Stockport band Blossoms returning for a fourth time / Credit: Publicity Video (Supplied)
Whether you're there for 'Your Girlfriend' or 'What Can I Say After I'm Sorry', one thing's for sure, you're guaranteed to have an absolutely spectacular night.
Blossoms are making their big return to Leeds Festival 2026 which is taking place from 27 to 30 August at Bramham Park with tickets live HERE.
Danny Jones -
3rd November 2025 
