The Outbreak Festival 2025 announced their initial line-up with Knocked Loose, Alex G and more artists to perform. Known for its roots in the UK hardcore and punk scene, the festival is expanding in a notable way this year. This year’s festival promises to be the largest yet, with its expansion to London highlighting its growing influence in the alternative music scene.
Alongside our usual Manchester event we will also be launching in London for the first time, which will be a one day, multi stage festival in the city centre (location announced soon).
We are also a little earlier in the month too, due to the way headliner and site availability… pic.twitter.com/NRD5DVcXbV
— Outbreak Fest® (@OutbreakFest) November 11, 2024
The festival will begin with a one-day event in London on June 13, 2025, at Victoria Park, marking the first time Outbreak has come to the capital. Following this, the traditional two-day festival will take place at the Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester on June 14-15, 2025. The lineups for London and Manchester will slightly differ, reflecting a diverse mix of hardcore, punk, and alternative artists. Aside from the main headliners, names like Danny Brown, Speed, and Fleshwater are also a part of the initial line-up released.
Outbreak lineup may just be the best festival lineup I’ve seen for 2025 — vicky (@rattstyerell) November 27, 2024
Knocked Loose is a hardcore band from Oldham County, Kentucky, known for their raw, aggressive sound and emotionally charged lyrics. Their music blends ferocious riffs, breakdowns, and intense vocal delivery. The band has built a reputation for high-energy live performances and is a regular at major festivals like Coachella. Their song ‘Suffocate’ featuring Poppy, has earned a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance. This is their first Grammy nomination and reflects the band’s growing influence in the hardcore and metal scenes.
The Pennsylvania-born alternative star Alex G blends genres like indie rock, folk, and experimental pop. Critics have compared him to Elliott Smith for his emotionally charged songwriting and to lo-fi pioneers for his home-recording ethos. Alex G’s song ‘Immunity‘, from his 2022 album ‘God Save the Animals‘, explores complex themes of addiction, personal struggles, and the intertwined dynamics of love. The New York-based band Momma, which often supports Alex G on tour, will also perform at The Outbreak Festival 2025.Tickets for both locations will go on sale starting November 29, 2024, with pre-sale options available for early sign-ups. Keep an eye on their official website for updates on ticket sales and line-up announcements.
