Rebellion Festivals is the largest independent Punk / Alternative music festival in the world. Over 4 days every August in Blackpool, the very best in Punk gather for the social event of the year. Many revelers treat the festival as a main holiday and go every year. The 4000 attendees say there is a very familiar feel to the weekend and that 'it's like one big family.'
All forms of punk are represented with Anarcho bands playing alongside '77 Punks groups on the same bill as Oi bands sharing the same stage as UK82 style bands who are appearing with Street Punk outfits next to the new breed of young punk bands coming through. There is also an acoustic stage and an alternative stage 'Bizarre Bazaar' which has comedy, burlesque dancing and a variety of other entertainment - most notably Punk Rock Bingo!
ALTERNATIVE / ASFIXIA SOCIAL / BITE ME BAMBI / Buster Shuffle / CRUX / D O A / DOWN BY LAW / Fire Exit / HR FROM BAD BRAINS / Hugh Cornwell / Il Complesso / MDC - Millions Of Dead Cops / PASSION KILLERS / PISTOL GRIP / Paranoid Visions / Pegboy / Popes of Chillitown / Redeemon / Riskee and the Ridicule / SAVE FERRIS / Subculture / THE DECKCHAIRS / The Exploited / The Selecter / The Undertones / Toxic Reasons / VENOMOUS PINKS / VOODOO GLOW SKULLS / Vicious Circle / Wolf Bites Boy / Zounds
When is Rebellion 2025?
Rebellion takes place 7th - 10th August 2025
Where is Rebellion?
Rebellion is located at The Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HL.
Are there any age restrictions at Rebellion?
No, Rebellion is an all-ages event. Children under 12 are free with an adult holding a weekend ticket (maximum 3 children per adult) and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. If your child is under 12 but looks older than you may be asked to provide proof of age ID for free entry.
Is Rebellion inside or outside?
Rebellion is an indoor festival in Blackpool Winter Gardens.
What time do the doors open at Rebellion?
Doors open at 11am on THURSDAY and 12pm on FRIDAY / SATURDAY / SUNDAY.