Good Charlotte are back, bringing their rawest, most authentic energy yet. From their humble beginnings in Maryland to global fame with hits like Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and The Anthem, they’ve sold over 11m albums and racked up billions of streams. Their latest, Hotel Du Cap, continues a 3-decade legacy of evolution, honesty, and singalong anthems for the underdogs. Slam Dunk is your only way to see them in Europe this year, so get ready to sing your heart out at their mainstage set.
Sublime, the Long Beach CA reggae-punk/alt-rock trio, formed in 1988. Tragically, vocalist Bradley Nowell passed away just as their third album Sublime became one of the most popular reggae-punk albums in history, with over 18 million US sales. In 2023, his son Jakob joined the original members to continue the band’s legacy onstage at Coachella and Warped Tour - and now their FIRST EVER UK show, exclusively at Slam Dunk, in what promises to be a historic show on multiple levels.
Knocked Loose are one of the most beloved bands in the metalcore scene, and they’ve worked damn hard to get there. After years of touring to ever bigger and bigger crowds, the Louisville quintet have now established themselves as one of the biggest acts around - and their latest album received universal acclaim, topping the UK Rock & Metal charts. They’ve brought their underground-seasoned sound to huge stages like Riot Fest & Coachella, and now turn their sights to a massive set at Slam Dunk.
A are stalwarts of the UK rock scene, and they’ll be bringing their usual enthusiastic, full-throated show back to the Slam Dunk stage for 2026. Formed in the mid-90s in Suffolk, their 25-year career has seen the band release 4 studio and 2 live albums, including their stunningly crafted post-grunge rock debut ‘How Ace Are Buildings’ and the UK top 20 album ‘Hi-Fi Serious’. Single releases have also achieved strong chart success, with a UK top 10, four UK top 40 and seven UK Top 100 singles.
Massachusetts-based A Loss For Words are a pop punk band with a legacy. They seamlessly incorporate the energy of a basement show with melodic pop-punk hooks - stage diving, moshing, or just singing along, it’s all fair game. They spent almost two decades on the road, bringing their infectious energy to fans across 30 countries - including 6 years on the Warped Tour – and left an indelible impression in the pop punk world. They join us at Slam Dunk for the first time since 2019.
Chicago punk-pop band Allister formed in 1995, quickly gaining a following with their sincere take on punk, best shown to full effect in their 2002 album Last Stop Suburbia, which sold over 80,000 copies and saw them tour with Less Than Jake, The Starting Line and Sum 41. The band announced an indefinite hiatus in 2007, returning in 2010 to release two new albums. They’ve not been spotted in the UK since they played Slam Dunk 2013, so we’re thrilled to welcome them back to the fields for 2026!
Originally formed from ex-members of Turnstile and Trapped Under Ice, Angel Du$t is on a mission to broaden the scope of hardcore and punk. They’re energetic, aggressive, melodic, riffy, and fun as hell – or, as vocalist Justice Tripp puts it: “Angel Du$t is rock & roll”. With their ferocious new album Cold 2 the Touch - due out in early 2026 - promising both big hooks and brutal punk beats, you absolutely won’t want to miss their first ever Slam Dunk appearance.
Veteran NYC emo/pop-punk rockers Bayside are still going as strong as ever. With an impressive and storied discography under their belt, Bayside has toured the world multiple times over, amassed millions of streams, and delivered consistently brilliant, tight live shows. With the release of their 2024 album There Are Worse Things Than Being Alive, Bayside still continue to prove that the best is yet to come.
Self-proclaimed ‘Slam Dunk Festival born and bred’, Beauty School spent their formative years deeply imbedded in the Leeds rock scene, crafting their signature sound – an anthemic blend of old school emo and springy pop punk. Since firmly establishing themselves as Yorkshire’s true answer to Midwest emo, they’ve grown into a force on the live circuit, touring with titans The Wonder Years, Hot Mulligan, State Champs and Bowling For Soup alongside festival appearances at Download and 2000 Trees.
Hailing from Blackpool, Boston Manor made a name for themselves with the raw and emotive lyricism and melodic hooks of their debut album, Be Nothing. Boston Manor have since grown up in the public eye, transitioning from emo & pop-punk upstarts to genre-fluid risk-takers. With their unique blend of alternative rock influences, the band has always had a die-hard loyal fanbase and critical acclaim, and we’re delighted to welcome them back to Slam Dunk.
Broadside have spent the past decade carving out their place in the pop rock scene, blending nostalgic rock energy with a modern edge. Led by Oliver Baxxter, Domenic Reid and Pat Diaz, their latest album Hotel Bleu marked a major milestone, amassing over 100 million streams. Now signed to Thriller Records, the Richmond band are entering their next era with new music on the horizon - and we can’t wait to welcome them to Slam Dunk 2026.
Returning to Slam Dunk after their brilliant 2021 appearance, Bury Tomorrow stand firmly among the UK’s modern metal elite. Known for their punishing yet melodic sound, the Hampshire band have played main stages at major European festivals, scored two UK Top 40 albums and built one of the most dedicated fanbases in rock. Across four powerhouse records and countless incendiary live shows, they’ve carved their place through passion, precision and unwavering spirit.
With 17 years, seven studio albums and five JUNO nominations under their belt, Cancer Bats have cemented themselves as a force in heavy music. One of the hardest-working bands in the scene, their latest album PSYCHIC JAILBREAK received rave reviews as they took on their biggest stages yet. Expect party metal anthems and pure chaos when they return to Slam Dunk 2026 - long live the Bats!
Call Me Amour specialise in combining dark electronica with distorted guitars and iconic melodies to stunning effect. Frontman Harry Radford, previously of Scottish post-hardcore outfit Yashin, delivers punchy vocals over ominous synths, bubbling under dark guitar work with big riff energy. This fast-rising four-piece are heading out on their debut headline tour after successful runs with The Hara, and the intensity of their live show is definitely one to see at their Slam Dunk debut.
Breaking out in the mid-2000s, Cartel became pop-punk staples with their 2005 breakthrough Chroma, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard charts and featured the Gold-certified hit Honestly. Across subsequent releases, they’ve continued to evolve their sound and cement their legacy. For Slam Dunk 2026, Cartel return for a UK exclusive, celebrating 20 years of Chroma - get ready to sing every word.