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.
Veteran Manchester rock and blues band Proud Mary recently announced a limited run of UK reunion shows, including one right here in Leeds.
The seasoned Northern outfit may have seen plenty of lineup changes and a long hiatus of sorts, but now they’re returning for just a small handful of comeback gigs across the country.
Ahead of their seminal debut album turning 25 years old this year, 2026 also seems them steadily creeping up on the best part of three decades as a group in some form or another.
For anyone uninitiated, the native 90s and early noughties name was the first band signed to Noel Gallagher’s Sour Mash Records in 2001.
Their first-ever LP, The Same Old Blues, still remains their most revered work to this day.
Dubbed by the older Burnage brother and legendary Manc musician as “a lesson in songwriting” in an interview with the NME way back when, they started out as long-time friends and turned into fellow studio peers.
As well as supporting the likes of Oasis, Neil Young, The Stereophonics, Paul Weller, Ocean Colour Scene, Ryan Adams, Noel’s High Flying Birds and more on various tours over the years, they also famously headlined Isle of Wight Festival in 2004.
Having collaborated with the likes of another Britpop legend, Gem Archer, as well as The Smiths’ Andy Rourke, not to mention gaining plaudits from so many other contemporaries, they’re likely one of your favourite bands’ old faithful bands.
Moreover, in regional terms, rising local indie rock quintet Rosellas are also joining them on the road for their shows.
Proud Mary will be playing at The Warehouse in Leeds on Friday 8 May and you can grab your tickets HERE.
Featured Images — Proud Mary (press shots supplied via Sonic PR)
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New grassroots music space aiming to make DJing and music more accessible opening in Headingley this month
Clementine Hall
A new grassroots music space is opening in Headingley with a mission to make DJing, vinyl and music culture more accessible.
Meanhood Studios, founded by long-time LS6 residents Jim and Katie Young, will combine a professional DJ rehearsal studio, record shop, performance space and tuition hub all under one roof.
Their aim is simple, "to level the playing field in a scene that has often felt exclusive and gatekept.”
Meanhood started as a guerrilla pop-up record shop in lockdown when Jim started selling records from his personal collection.
Built solely on quality and word-of-mouth reputation, the venture quickly grew into a respected local record spot known for its carefully curated vinyl selection.
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Jim’s roots trace back to Manchester’s late-90s free party scene, he began DJing at 17 and from Hyde Park house parties to residencies at legendary clubs, he went on to host nights featuring artists who would later become major names in UK dance music.
Katie grew up in rural Cumbria, discovering music through pirate radio, library tapes and out-of-town raves. After moving to Leeds for university, she built a 20-year corporate career while supporting events, fly-posting for club nights and working behind the scenes.
“DJing is so much more than pushing buttons,” says Jim. “You’ve got to love it when no one’s watching. We want to share that knowledge and remove some of the barriers we experienced.”
Meanhood Studios will open on Friday 13 March and will offer access to equipment, rehearsal space, vinyl records and tuition for aspiring DJs and music lovers.
It's more important now than ever to support grassroots music venues, and we can't wait to check out this new space.
Danny Jones -
3rd November 2025 
