The wait is over—Knotfest Australia 2025 is locked in with new dates, and the excitement is building! Fans of heavy music, brace yourselves for an unforgettable lineup, with Slipknot already confirmed to headline. The legendary festival will be hitting three major cities:
Knotfest 2025 Dates:
Friday, February 28, 2025 – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
Sunday, March 2, 2025 – Brisbane Showground, Brisbane
Saturday, March 8, 2025 – Centennial Park, Sydney
Date Change: What’s Happening?
Originally, Knotfest Australia was expected to take place during the third weekend of March 2025, according to the “Knots Happening” live stream, which mentioned shows on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. However, the dates have now shifted, and this could actually be a win for fans—more sideshows are a real possibility with this new setup!
Slipknot Headlining: What We Know So Far
Slipknot Headlining: 25th Anniversary Tour
The biggest news for Knotfest Australia 2025? Slipknot is headlining as part of their highly anticipated 25th Anniversary Tour, celebrating the release of their iconic 1999 self-titled album, Slipknot. Fans can expect a heavy dose of nostalgia as the band performs hits from their groundbreaking debut, alongside their newer material. Slipknot will take fans back to the raw energy of their early days. This anniversary tour is a milestone for both the band and their fanbase, making Knotfest 2025 a can’t-miss event for maggots down under.
Lineup Rumors and Announcement Date
The full lineup for Knotfest Australia 2025 is expected to drop in November 2024, and although no official date has been given yet, keep an eye out—Blunt will bring you the details as soon as they’re announced.
As of now, no bands have been leaked, but rumors are already circulating. One name that keeps coming up is Mastodon, who recently toured Australia in January 2024. Although it’s just speculation at this point, fans are hoping for a return of these progressive metal giants for Knotfest 2025. Blunt Magazine is keeping tabs on this and will confirm any developments.
What’s Next?
With Slipknot confirmed and more bands to be announced soon, Knotfest Australia 2025 is shaping up to be the festival of the year. Whether you’re attending in Melbourne, Brisbane, or Sydney, prepare for mosh pits, pyro, and some of the heaviest performances you’ll see all year.
Stay tuned for more updates on the lineup, ticket releases, and any sideshow announcements—because if past years are anything to go by, Knotfest 2025 is going to be one for the books!
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