Back Doune The Rabbit Hole drops the first wave of its eclectic lineup
The reborn festival returns to Cardross Estate in Stirling next August, with Bay City Rollers, Ferocious Dog, The Blockheads, and more set to star.
Date published: 2nd Oct 2024
Following a brief time in festival limbo, the freshly renamed Back Doune The Rabbit Hole is returning to the luscious grounds of Cardross Estate in Stirling next year and has unveiled the first wave of names for its comeback taking place from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd August 2025.
For its return, Back Doune The Rabbit Hole is going back to its roots celebrating music, community, and culture with infectious energy and vibrant twists. The first wave of artists reflects this, with legendary acts and rising stars spanning rock, folk, reggae, and pop all set to put on a show. The first wave features icons and newcomers including folk punk outfit Ferocious Dog, Scottish icons Bay City Rollers, rhythm stick enthusiasts The Blockheads, blues rock veterans King King, new wave Scots The Rezillos, punk rocker hopeful Sandi Thom, and the genre-bending Martin Stephenson & The Dainties. Plenty more artists and bands are yet to be announced to take to the festival’s five stages.
With the festival now in the capable hands of recording and touring artist Brian Harkin and the highly experienced Rock Artist Management, lucky ticket holders are in for a belting weekend of great tunes, delicious food, and experiences for all ages. Snap up those tickets now while you can.
Check out our What's On Guide to discover more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.
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more info
- Date: Friday 1st August - Sunday 3rd August 2025
- Event: Back Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival 2025 at Cardross Estate
- Venue: Cardross Estate
- Artists: Utah Saints, Elvana, Lucy Spraggan, Newton Faulkner, Bay City Rollers, The Zutons, Marc Almond, Skinny Lister, Dutty Moonshine Big Band, Ferocious Dog, King King, Sandi Thom, The Rezillos, Skids, The Blockheads, Screaming Eagles, The Skids, The Stumble, Martin Stephenson & the Daintees, Kissmet
- Hotels: Hotels near Cardross Estate
- Restaurants: Restaurants near Cardross Estate
missed out?
You can find these artists/djs playing at the following events:
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Donny Fest
Newton Faulkner
Eco Power Stadium, Doncaster, Doncaster
6th June
11:00am til 11:00pm
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Loverocks Classic Rock and Blues Festival IX
Screaming Eagles
St Leonards Farm Caravan And Camping Park, Bournemouth
18th June
5:00pm til 11:30pm
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Heartland Festival
The Skids
Pitlochry Recreation Ground, Perth
26th June
11:00am til 11:00pm
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Back Doune The Rabbit Hole 2026
Dutty Moonshine Big Band
Cardross Estate, Stirling
17th July
3:00pm til 11:45pm

