Alright, with the save the dates officially announced; it’s time to start thinking ahead for the next festival in the heavy music calendar. Knotfest will make a triumphant return with Slipknot headlining and, as always, we’ve prepared your one-stop-shop for all the things you need to know about the event – provided by relatable (and factual) sources and not by fickle engagement-farming social media nutters.
So keep this page bookmarked, put in your annual leave and check back in for any/all updates regarding the third instalment of the heavy heavy festy…
Dates and Venues
Friday 28 February 2025 – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
Sunday 2 March 2025 – Brisbane Showground, Brisbane
Saturday 8 March 2025 – Centennial Park, Sydney
*Note: March 1st 2025 is Mardi Gras weekend in Sydney which explains the gap between shows/weekends.
Timetables
Lineup
Slipknot, A Day To Remember, BABYMETAL, Slaughter To Prevail, Polaris, Within Temptation, Enter Shikari, Hatebreed, In Hearts Wake, HEALTH, Miss May I, Vended and Sunami
Ticketing Info & On-Sale Dates
On-Sale Now
3pm local time: via Knotfest.com/Australia
Exclusive VIP Packages Available Including A Backstage Tour And Side Stage Viewing
Competition – Winner Drawn
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Enter our Good Things Fest Essay Comp for the chance to win tickets for you and a friend to attend Knotfest in Melbourne, Sydney OR Brisbane + get decked out with a Wall of Sound Merch Pack & more… Hurry! Competition closed.
Knotfest Museum
Slipknot will deliver the fan-favourite experience of the Knotfest Museum once again to Australian crowds. Showcasing 25 years of historical masks, outfits, stage props and notable lore, this must-see experience has strictly limited tickets and sold out in record time, so make sure to book yours in advance.
Confirmed Bands
Slipknot – Will return as festival headliners in 2025 celebrating their 25th Anniversary in style.
Our Predictions
14 bands on the heavier side of the spectrum usually make the lineup for a Knotfest run… with that in mind here are our predictions for who could be making the trek down.
BABYMETAL – Last here for a headliner in June 2023; they have also popped up on international Knotfest lineups and could very much add a hit of Japanese metal that was recently missed on GTF’s lineup…
Hatebreed – Originally had the guys on our Good Things predictions list but they didn’t show up. Maybe because they’re better suited to Knotfest. Also, COVID took that Parkway/Hatebreed/ETID tour from us, so they’re well overdue.
SIDESHOWS
The Sideshow rollout has been announced
Knotfest Member pre-sale tickets on sale Friday 24 January @ 9am local time
Early bird pre-sale tickets on sale Friday 24 January @ 10am local time
Register here ->https://knotfestau.com/25sideshows
General tickets are on sale Tuesday 28 January @ 10am local time
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A DAY TO REMEMBER WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THORNHILL & OCEAN GROVE
Monday 3 March – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
BABYMETAL WITH DIAMOND CONSTRUCT (BRIS) & FUTURE STATIC (SYD)
Tuesday 4 March – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
Thursday 6 March – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL
Thursday 27 February – Northcote Theatre, Melbourne
WITHIN TEMPTATION
Monday 3 March – Princess Theatre, Brisbane
Thursday 6 March – Max Watts, Melbourne
ENTER SHIKARI
Monday 3 March – Solbar, Sunshine Coast
Wednesday 5 March – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave
Thursday 6 March – King St Bandroom, Newcastle
HATEBREED
Tuesday 4 March – The Triffid, Brisbane
Wednesday 5 March – 170 Russell, Melbourne
Friday 7 March – Metro Theatre, Sydney
MISS MAY I
Tuesday 4 March – Stay Gold, Melbourne
Wednesday 5 March – Crowbar, Sydney
VENDED
Wednesday 5 March – The Brightside, Brisbane
Thursday 6 March – Stay Gold, Melbourne
SUNAMI
Tuesday 4 March – Prince Bandroom, Melbourne
Wednesday 5 March – Manning Bar, Sydney
Slipknot have announced headline shows for Adelaide (Sold Out) and Auckland only.
Their East Coast shows will be Knotfest shows.
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Knotfest Australia 2025
Friday 28 February 2025 – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
Sunday 2 March 2025 – Brisbane Showground, Brisbane
Saturday 8 March 2025 – Centennial Park, Sydney
