Rebellion Festival Blackpool 2025

Each August, Rebellion Festival brings punk legends and rising acts to Blackpool’s Winter Gardens for four days of raw energy. From Thursday, 7 August to Sunday, 10 August 2025, over 300 bands perform across multiple stages—Empress Ballroom, Opera House Theatre, Pavilion Suite, and Arena. Punk rock stalwarts like UK Subs and The Exploited headline, while workshops, zine fairs, and an art gallery celebrate punk’s DIY ethos. Expect mosh pits, pogo contests, and punk poetry slams alongside vendor stalls selling vintage vinyl and handcrafted patches.

Event Overview

  • Dates: 7–10 August 2025

  • Venues & Main Acts:

    • Empress Ballroom: Headline bands each night (e.g., The Damned, Anti-Nowhere League).

    • Opera House Theatre: Acoustic punk showcases and key speakers.

    • Pavilion Suite: Workshops (zine making, fashion DIY), punk book fair.

    • Arena: Emerging band showcases, punk poetry slams.

Admission & Costs

  • Weekend Pass: £175 adult (all four days), £85 youth (under 16).

  • Day Pass: £60 adult, £30 youth.

  • VIP Pass: £300—backstage tours, meet-and-greet, premium viewing area (limited to 200).

Why Blenheim Mount?

Just steps from Central Pier, The Blenheim Mount offers “uninterrupted vantage points” of each fireworks show, no crowds, no fuss. With “luxuriously comfortable beds,” complimentary parking, and 4.5 stars on Google, you’ll relax in style before returning to watch the final embers fade over the sea.