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Breaking Bands Festival

21 May @ 12:00 pm - 25 May @ 12:00 pm
ÂŁ80.00

🔥 BREAKING BANDS FESTIVAL 2026: THE FULL EXPERIENCE

The line-up is locked. The stages are set. The family is gathering.

You’ve seen the headliners, you’ve felt the buzz… now here’s the complete look at what’s waiting for you across four nights of rock, punk, and metal mayhem.

Remember, we just announced a new new location of Thornborough Events, Redhill Road, King’s Norton, Birmingham, B38 9EH – just 9 miles from New Street Station, 4 miles from the M42 (both junction 2 & 3) and 3 miles from King’s Norton & Northfield train stations. Bigger site, better for everyone.

🔥 Thursday Night

Lots of surprises to announce in the new year…

🎸 Friday Night

Wrathchild feat Rocky Shades and Gin Annie UK lead the charge, with Eradikator and Elysian.Divide setting the fire before the storm.

⚡ Saturday Night

The Virginmarys and Skarlett Riot close the stages, backed by GypsyPistoleros and the triumphant return of Hell’s Addiction.

🔥 Sunday Night

Fan-voted champions LN and punk legends DIRT BOX DISCO headline, with Anchor Lane and NeonFly proving why they’re must-see acts.

🤘 And That’s Just the Start…

21 more bands across every corner of the rock spectrum:

– Blues Rock & Southern Swagger: Alabama Crow, Greyfox Conspiracy, Leadfeather

– Hard Rock Heroes: Death Warmed Up, Electric Black, For The Forsaken, Six Sins Till Sunday, WÄLKER

– Metal Mayhem: Chemical Storm Thrash UK, Secreum, SKYE, WAR GRAVE

– Alt & Nu-Metal Vibes: DACARA, Rockabye Reaper, Rupcha Farms

– Goth & Electronic Edge: Dhampyres, Flesh Mechanics

– Rock Revivalists: Gwailo, Red By Night, TO NOWHERE

– Pop-Punk & Alt-Rock: The Kanz

🏕️ More Than Music

Breaking Bands isn’t just about the line-up. It’s about the community:

– Free camping, free parking (next to your tent), no booking fees

– Bars at pub prices

– Silent Disco after parties

– Everyone’s a VIP

– Family-friendly, fully inclusive atmosphere

– Rock up alone, leave as family

🎟️ Tickets are flying so be quick to grab them at www.bbfest.uk

Thanks to our partners STMS Merchandise, HeartWork Clothing, Laney Amplification and media sponsors Voodoo Radio Online, Scotland Rocks Radio and Emerging Rock Bands for their support.

👉 #discoveryournewfavouriteband

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Venue

  • Thornborough Events
  • Redhill Road, King's Norton
    Birmingham, B38 9EH Birmingham
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