

Known for it's distinctly pop-punk/alt influence, Slam Dunk is a long-running festival that sees skaters, emos, scene kids and more descend on Reading for a proper good time in the mosh pit. If you wear Vans, or you keep eyeliner on you at all times, you'll fit right in!
Main Stage West
Good Charlotte / Sublime / Taking Back Sunday / Zebrahead / Goldfinger / Dashboard Confessional / Beauty School / Unpeople / A (UK)
Main Stage East Left
Malevolence / Comeback Kid / PRESIDENT / Guilt Trip / Pest Control / Dying Wish / Angel Dust
Main Stage East Right
Bury Tomorrow / Cancer Bats / Knocked Loose / Static Dress / Heriot / Saosin / Currents
The Monster Energy Stage Left
Tonight Alive / State Champs / Stand Atlantic / Hawthorne Heights / Madina Lake / Cartel / Youth Fountain
The Monster Energy Stage Right
Boston Manor / Motion City Soundtrack / The Menzingers / A loss for words / Bayside / Set Your Goals
Scott's Key Club Stage
Deaf Havana / Vukovi / Trash Boat / Punk Rock Factory / Hands Like Houses / Dead Pony / SiM / Origami Angel / The Suicide Machines / The Home Team / Driveways / Allister / Broadside / Call Me Amour
When is Slam Dunk Festival - South 2026?
Slam Dunk Festival - South takes place Saturday 23rd May 2026.
Where is Slam Dunk Festival - South?
Slam Dunk Festival - South takes place at Hatfield Park.
Does Slam Dunk Festival - South have any age restrictions?
Slam Dunk Festival - South is an all-ages event. Under 5s go free but will need a ticket.
Afterparties (11pm onwards) are STRICTLY 18+ and you may be asked to provide photo ID.
When does Slam Dunk Festival - South start?
The gates for Slam Dunk Festival - South will open at 9am with the main arena opening at 11am.
Afterparties run from 11pm - 4am.