Slam Dunk turns 20 in 2026 and they’re pulling out all the stops to make the festival a great one!
Announced to play Hatfield and Leeds over the May bank holiday are Good Charlotte playing an exclusive European show and the first ever UK show for Sublime.
Also announced are: A, Allister, Broadside, Bury Tomorrow, Cancer Bats, Cartel, Dashboard Confessional, Driveways, Goldfinger, Hawthorne Heights, Motion City Soundtrack, President, Set Your Goals, Stand Atlantic, Taking Back Sunday, The Home Team, The Menzingers, The Suicide Machines, Tonight Alive, Unpeople, and Zebrahead!
Good Charlotte said: “We are excited to come back and play the UK for the first time in 7 years and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Slam Dunk will be a great time. Kicking off this next chapter of GC in the UK this way will be a lot of fun and a great precursor for what is still to come! Some of our fav shows in our career have been in the UK and this will be no exception!”
Slam Dunk founder Ben Ray said: “When I started the festival 20 years ago, I had no idea it would get to the milestone of 20 years, let alone be the size that it has grown to. I am overwhelmed by the continued support for the event, both from the dedicated fan base who come every single year, to all the bands that keep coming back to play! A massive thank you to all!”
Slam Dunk Festival will take place at Hatfield Park on Saturday, May 23, 2026, and Leeds Temple Newsam on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Tickets are available on the Slam Dunk website at Www.slamdunkfestival.com
Picture credit: Sam Strutt/Slam Dunk Festival