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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Dashboard Confessional soundtracked a generation, thanks to all-time hits like 'Screaming Infidelities', 'Hands Down', and 'Vindicated'. Across two decades and nine albums, frontman Chris Carrabba’s raw honesty and heartfelt lyricism have made them one of the most beloved and enduring bands in the scene. From MTV Awards to festival main stages, their live shows remain as powerful as ever - and we can’t wait to welcome them to Slam Dunk 2026.
If you enjoyed pop punk/post hardcore music from like 2002 to about 2008 then you might like Driveways. Like... even if you didn't, you still might. After their UK tour in June 2025, the hard-working Boston three-piece are bringing their trademark blend of sincerity, autumnal vibes and unique take on classic pop punk to SDF2026, and we’re hyped to see them take to the Slam Dunk stage for the first time.
Formed in 1994, Los Angeles ska-punk legends Goldfinger helped define a movement and a moment. Still going strong today, if you’ve ever seen a Goldfinger show you know just how much fun you’re in for at Slam Dunk 2026. Their breakout hit Here In Your Bedroom catapulted them onto global stages, and across seven albums they’ve sold millions of records, embracing pop-punk and celebrating some iconic moments – from their cover of 99 Red Balloons in Eurotrip to Superman in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater.
Hawthorne Heights are emo icons. Emerging from Dayton, Ohio, they helped define the sound of the scene with Gold-certified albums The Silence In Black And White and If Only You Were Lonely, and anthems like Ohio Is For Lovers and Saying Sorry. Across two decades, they’ve weathered industry upheaval and personal tragedy to remain one of the genre’s most enduring and influential bands, and they’re bringing all of that legacy to what promises to be a brilliant set at Slam Dunk 2026.
Few bands embody mid-2000s pop-punk and emo quite like Motion City Soundtrack. Emerging from Minneapolis, they brought their synth-laden energy to six celebrated albums and the Gold-certified hit Everything Is Alright, touring the world and winning hearts along the way. After reuniting in 2019, they’re back with their new album The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World - and we can’t wait to welcome one of the genre’s most beloved bands back to Slam Dunk 2026.
Shrouded in mystery, President are a masked U.K. heavy outfit blending spectral hardcore with progressive, electronic and post-metal influences. Emerging in 2025 with the singles In the Name of the Father and Fearless, they quickly built buzz with their cryptic imagery and dark political aesthetic. Following their Download Festival debut and the release of their King of Terrors EP, we're delighted that they're set to bring their rallying cry to Slam Dunk 2026.
Set Your Goals carved their own path in the mid-2000s, blending hardcore energy with pop-punk hooks to create a sound that stood out from the crowd. Since forming in 2004, the Bay Area punk rock outfit have toured with everyone from New Found Glory and Paramore to Gorilla Biscuits, earning a reputation as one of the most vital and exciting acts in the scene. They’ve not been seen on UK shores since Slam Dunk 2016, so we are beyond thrilled to have them back at Slam Dunk this year.