The wait is over—Knotfest Australia 2025 has officially dropped its playing times, and it’s time to start planning your festival attack.
Whether you’re bracing for Slipknot’s 25th-anniversary headline set or trying to catch a mix of metalcore, hardcore, and industrial madness, this year’s schedule is stacked.
With only 2 stages running throughout the day, there is no need to worry about clashes. You just have to plan when to arrive and when to make the dash to the bar for drinks. Australia’s premiere metal festival will bring some huge international names alongside local metal icons. Not to be missed are Slaughter to Prevail, Australia own Polaris, Within Temptation and Hatebreed.
Knotfest Australia 2025 – Official Playing Times
The set times for Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane have been officially revealed. Check out the breakdown below for your city:
Melbourne – Flemington Racecourse, 28 February 2025

Sydney – Centennial Park, 8 March 2025

Brisbane – Brisbane Showgrounds, 2 March 2025

Festival Highlights & What to Expect
Slipknot’s headline slot is, of course, the festival’s main event. Celebrating 25 years of chaos, the masked icons are expected to deliver a career-spanning set packed with classics like ‘People = Sh*t’, ‘Duality’, and ‘Psychosocial’.
On Stage 2, A Day to Remember will be whipping the crowd into a frenzy with their mix of breakdowns and singalongs, while Within Temptation brings a symphonic spectacle that’s sure to be a highlight. Polaris, fresh off another massive year, will be repping Australian metalcore at its finest.
For the heaviest pits, Slaughter to Prevail, Hatebreed, and Sunami will be delivering unfiltered brutality, while Babymetal’s fusion of J-pop and metal is bound to be one of the festival’s most unique and high-energy performances.
Plan Your Knotfest Experience
With so many bands playing across multiple stages, it’s crucial to plan ahead. Mosh wisely, hydrate often, and don’t forget to leave some energy for Slipknot’s grand finale.
Tickets are selling fast, and if you haven’t locked yours in yet, final tickets are available at Knotfest.
Stay tuned to Blunt Magazine for more festival updates, artist interviews, and all the heavy music coverage you need. See you in the pit!