Ascendancy Festival 2027 – Line-up and Festival Guide

Ascendancy Festival 2027 takes place at Thornborough Events, Redhill Road, King’s Norton, near Birmingham, from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 May 2027, with camping arrangements continuing into Monday. This guide follows confirmed North East artists on the bill, official ticket information and future line-up updates.

Ascendancy Festival 2027 at a glance

Festival dates: 27–30 May 2027
Location: Thornborough Events, Redhill Road, King’s Norton, Birmingham, B38 9EH
Music: Rock and metal across the Ascendancy and Breaking Bands stages
North East connections: The Wildhearts and Venom Inc.

Official 2027 line-up · Official weekend tickets · Festival information and travel

North East artists confirmed

The Wildhearts, formed in Newcastle, appear among the festival’s special guests. Venom Inc. are also on the official 2027 line-up; the group’s Newcastle roots include Wallsend-born vocalist and bassist Tony ‘Demolition Man’ Dolan. The festival has not confirmed individual performance days or stage times for these acts in the official information checked.

About the festival

Ascendancy is the successor to Breaking Bands Festival, continuing its focus on emerging rock and metal acts alongside established names. The organiser describes two performance stages: Breaking Bands for grassroots discovery and Ascendancy for more established and returning artists. The confirmed 2027 line-up also includes Breed 77, Glamour of the Kill, Asomvel and others.

Festival news and tickets

Read SoundBite’s The Wildhearts and Venom Inc. at Ascendancy Festival 2027 preview for the North East angle. Tickets and camping options are available from the organiser’s website. Always check the official festival line-up, travel guidance and ticket conditions before booking.