Slipknot has officially revealed the cities and dates for Knotfest 2025, marking another seismic year for their notoriously intense festival experience. Fans around the world are buzzing after the announcement of Knotfest stops in Australasia and Mexico, combining major festivals with explosive live performances from the kings of nu-metal and their heavy music peers.
The festival kicks off with a massive takeover in Australia, where Slipknot will lead the charge across three major cities in early 2025. Each stop promises a full day of metal carnage, featuring a carefully curated lineup of artists spanning subgenres and generations.
Melbourne is first up, with Knotfest hitting Flemington Racecourse on February 28, 2025. Known for its iconic festival culture, this date sets the tone for a brutal season of metal.
Next up is Brisbane, where the festival lands at Brisbane Showground on March 2, 2025. Heavy music fans in Queensland are gearing up for an unforgettable day of riffs, breakdowns, and non-stop energy.
Closing out the Australian run is Sydney, with Knotfest descending on Centennial Park on March 8, 2025. The Sydney stop caps off the Down Under assault and brings one of the biggest heavy music celebrations of the year to the Harbor City.
Across the globe later in the year, Knotfest México 2025 will explode onto the scene in Mexico City on December 6, 2025, hosted at the Explanada del Estadio Banorte. This edition of the festival adds a distinctly international flavor to the Knotfest calendar.
The Mexico City lineup features a stacked roster of metal and hard rock acts, including Marilyn Manson, Falling In Reverse, Shinedown, Hanabie, Slaughter to Prevail, and more — giving festival-goers a diverse array of heavy sounds alongside Slipknot’s own signature brutality.
While not every Knotfest date has been announced globally, Slipknot’s festival presence continues to expand beyond these major destinations. Earlier confirmation of expansive European summer shows round out the band’s year, reaffirming their role as one of metal’s most dominant live acts.
Knotfest Australia’s set times and secondary supporting performances have already been shared publicly, showcasing the breadth of talent on display — from veterans to rising stars — ensuring that every ticket promises an unforgettable experience.
Sideshows and additional performances tied to the Australian festival itinerary also extend Slipknot’s presence beyond the three main Knotfest stages, with special appearances in nearby cities before and after the main festival days.
The expanded footprint of Knotfest across continents highlights just how global the festival phenomenon has become since its inception, providing fans with crushing live music moments in some of the world’s most vibrant cities.
Tickets for these events are already on sale or set to go live, with early bird and general admission options moving fast as eager fans secure their spots months ahead of the festivities.
Whether you’re aiming to witness Slipknot’s blistering headline performance in Australia or soak up the eclectic metal vibes in Mexico City this December, Knotfest 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most explosive festival lineups of the year.
For fans plotting travel, planning festival squads, or just counting down the days, the global slate of Knotfest events offers something monumental in every city it touches — a true celebration of heavy music culture curated by Slipknot.
