Slam Dunk signs up Jimmy Eat World, Sleeping With Sirens and more

The Hatfield leg has also moved venue.

Slam Dunk Festival has announced the first six acts for next year’s event.

The bill will be topped by Jimmy Eat World, with Taking Back Sunday, Four Year Strong, Sleeping With Sirens, State Champs and Trash Boat also signed up.

“We are very excited to announce our return to the United Kingdom in May for Slam Dunk,” says Shaun Cooper of Taking Back Sunday. “We have had such a great time in years past we felt very fortunate to receive an offer we couldn’t refuse. We will be sharing a stage with the legendary Jimmy Eat World! We can’t wait to see you at the shows”

Slam Dunk 2018 will take place in Leeds City Centre on Saturday 26th May, new venue Hatfield Park on Sunday 27th May, and Birmingham’s NEC on Monday 28th May. Tickets go on sale this Friday, 17th November at 9am.