Three huge US rock bands announced as Victorious Festival 2025 headliners – and tickets are on sale NOW
A TRIO of top US rock bands will take to the state at the ultimate UK seaside festival.
Music fans have hailed the 2025 line-up as “genuinely outstanding” after Victorious Festival organisers made the big reveal on Instagram.
Kings Of Leon, Queens of the Stone Age and Vampire Weekend will all take to the in Southsea, Portsmouth for the sizzling summer event in August.
Seattle-based Queens of the Stone Age, founded in 1996, will kick off events on Friday August 22 on the first day of the three-day festival.
They are joined on the opening day line-up by the likes of Michael Kiwanuka, Madness and The Mary Wallopers to name a few.
Vampire Weekend, formed in New York in 2006, follow hot on their heels as the Saturday August 23 main event.
They are supported by popstar Nelly Furtado, The Last Dinner Party and rockers Travis among others.
Meanwhile, Sex On Fire hitmakers Kings of Leon, formed in Tennessee in 1999, will close proceedings on Sunday, August 24.
Bloc Party, Gabrielle and Spice Girl Melanie C DJ will support on th festivals bumper final day.
A statement for the event read: “We’re excited to announce three-time Grammy Award-winning Kings of Leon will be headlining Sunday at Victorious Festival.
“Delivering an unforgettable set filled with classic songs and fan favourites from their iconic nine-album catalogue, it’s set to be the ultimate festival closer.”
Fans were quick to celebrate the big reveal on Instagram.
One gushed: “Queens of the Stone Age were the ultimate wishlist band for Victorious.”
A second put: “Hugeeeee. See you in August Victorious!”
A third then put: “This is genuinely outstanding.”
One posted a crying Emoji and the words: “A literal dream to have @vampireweekend at the seaside.”
Victorious Festival 2025 - Headliners
VICTORIOUS Festival returns to Portsmouth in 2025 with a bumper line-up. Yet who are the headliners on what day?
Kings Of Leon, Queens of the Stone Age and Vampire Weekend will all take to the in Southsea, Portsmouth for the sizzling summer event in August.
Seattle-based Queens of the Stone Age, founded in 1996, will kick off events on Friday August 22 on the first day of the three-day festival.
Vampire Weekend, formed in New York in 2006, follow hot on their heels as the Saturday August 23 main event.
Sex On Fire hitmakers Kings of Leon, formed in Tennessee in 1999, will close proceedings on Sunday, August 24.
Day tickets for the festival are now on sale, and start from £70.
Weekend tickets are priced from £180 and payment plans are available.
Day tickets for the festival are now on sale, and start from £70.
Weekend tickets are priced from £180 and payment plans are available.