Slam Dunk Festival adds 18 acts for 2027 and introduces camping

Slam Dunk Festival has named 18 further acts for its 2027 edition and, for the first time in its history, will offer camping at both of its sites. The announcement was reported by Distorted Sound.

The festival is split into two single-day events. SDF North takes place on Saturday 29 May 2027 at Temple Newsam in Leeds, and SDF South follows on Sunday 30 May 2027 at Hatfield Park in Hatfield. Distorted Sound describes Slam Dunk as the UK's biggest independent rock festival.

The second-wave acts

The newly confirmed names are Billy Talent, Cobra Starship, Superheaven, Joyce Manor, The Paradox, Amira Elfeky, Forever The Sickest Kids, The Family Business Ltd, Ben Quad, Games We Play, Super Sometimes, Shoreline, Car Underwater, The Pretty Wild, Novelists, Blackgold, Future Palace and The Haunt.

Distorted Sound singles out several of them. Billy Talent, described as Canadian punk-rock veterans, are returning to the festival. Cobra Starship's appearance is billed as UK-exclusive and will be the band's first UK show in 17 years. Superheaven, characterised as a grunge-inspired band, will make their Slam Dunk debut. Joyce Manor are identified as emo favourites, and Forever The Sickest Kids as a reunited pop-punk act.

Camping arrives

The practical change for ticket-holders is the introduction of camping. According to the report, limited camping, campervan and pre-pitched tent options will be available at both Temple Newsam and Hatfield Park. Camping tickets were due to go on sale on the Friday following the announcement. The source does not give prices or capacities.

The report says festival tickets are already on sale. Readers planning to attend should check the festival's official channels for current availability and camping terms.