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.
Merch
First look from the big merch tent
Timetables
Updated timetables have been issues with Slipknot now playing a longer set.
Rail Closures and Railbuses (Brisbane)
Attention Brisbane Maggots - There will be rail works this weekend with line closures in place on the day of Knotfest Brisbane.
The affected lines include Beenleigh, Cleveland and Gold Coast. Railbuses will be used between Roma Street, Banoon and Cleveland stations.
Plan your journey right here to find out how to get to the venue in the Fortitude Valley precinct quickly without issue.
Read more from the Translink service update website
KNOTFEST APP UPDATE
Knotfest have announced the new Patron Safety Chat designed to allow any attendee who experiences anti-social behaviour, of who feels unsafe, to connect directly with on site personnel.
𝘏𝑜𝘸 𝘐𝑡 𝑊𝘰𝑟𝘬𝑠 📲 Fans will be able to start the chat by selecting the 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐓 button, which will connect to event staff via a closed wi-fi signal. If necessary, the feature will have a button that strobes your phone for easy detection at night when communicating with event staff.
Download the app for Android here
Download the app for Apple here
Accessibility Attendees
Festival organisers have announced more inclusivity at this year's event, including a dedicated accessibility liaison - available through the Knotfest app.
For a full list of what's on offer, please refer to the website
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
Want to win your way into KNOTFEST Australia?
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.
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
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