# Slam Dunk Festival 2027 expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slam-dunk-festival-2027-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-25T19:01:02.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Slam Dunk Festival has announced its 2027 lineup and an expanded format. The UK’s largest independent rock festival will host events in two locations: Leeds Temple Newsam on May 29 and Hatfield Park on May 30. Initial headliners for the UK edition include Bowling For Soup, Simple Plan, and Killswitch Engage.

In addition to the UK events, the festival is expanding to Italy. A Slam Dunk Festival Italy event is scheduled for June 11, 2027, at Kozel Carroponte in Sesto San Giovanni, near Milan. The Italian lineup features headliner Simple Plan alongside The Interrupters, Billy Talent, and The Suicide Machines.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Simple Plan performs sold-out show in Milan ahead of Slam Dunk Festival 2027

Simple Plan performed a sold-out 25th-anniversary show in Milan and has been announced as a headliner for the Slam Dunk Festival Italy 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/simple-plan-performs-sold-out-show-in-milan-ahead-of-slam-dunk-festival-2027

### 2026-09-30: Slam Dunk Festival announces 2027 lineup and locations

Slam Dunk Festival has unveiled its 2027 lineup, featuring Bowling For Soup, Simple Plan, and Killswitch Engage. The event will take place in Leeds and Hatfield in late May 2027.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slam-dunk-festival-announces-2027-lineup-and-locations

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