King Tut's Summer Nights Festival to return this summer
King Tut's Summer Nights Festival will be back in partnership with Coors, bringing more than 100 artists to the stage.
Billed as the 'city's hottest place to find the next big act,' the festival has a strong track record of spotlighting future stars – with past performers including Lewis Capaldi, The Snuts, Joesef, and Katie Gregson-Macleod.
The 2025 line-up features a diverse mix of genres, from indie rock to punk, country to alternative.
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Acts include Ample House, punk outfit Dirty Faces, and Nashville-based country artist Jordan Harvey.
The festival kicks off on July 17 with a performance from American rock band Alcatraz, and runs right through to August 30, when alternative rock trio Anchor Lane will close out the summer-long celebration.
Meg Denholm, booker of King Tut's Summer Nights, said: "Summer Nights is about celebrating new music and emerging artists.
"This festival is more than a series of gigs.
"It's a chance for fans, friends, and first-timers to come together, have a pint, and discover their new favourite artists.
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"We're delighted to be back with another incredible lineup of outstanding talent."
Tickets for the festival are now on sale.
The popular Golden Ticket is also returning – a £60 ticket which gives a limited number of fans access to all 27 shows.
More information about the festival line-up, including how to purchase tickets, can be found on the King Tut's website.
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