Skindred announce stadium concert with Bob Vylan, Those Damn Crows and SNAYX
It takes place this coming May
Last updated 28th Feb 2025
Skindred have announced a massive outdoor concert for the second May Bank Holiday weekend.
The Welsh reggae-metallers will play The Lamex Stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire on Friday 23rd May 2025 as part of the three-day concert series SMR 25.
Joining Skindred at the show will be very special guests Bob Vylan, Bridgend rockers Those Damn Crows, and punk-infused alt-rock band SNAYX.
Tickets to Skindred at SMR 25 at Lamex Stadium are on sale from Aloud.com now.
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After the rocking first day, the Saturday at SMR25 will feature a pop-orientated line-up headlined by Ella Henderson, while Bank Holiday Sunday boasts an indie bill topped by former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft.
Skindred unleashed their eighth studio album ‘Smile’ last August, and it peaked at Number 2 in the UK – their highest ever chart position.
Ahead of its release, Skindred played their biggest show ever at London OVO Arena Wembley in March 2024, and they also headlined Steelhouse Festival in the summer.
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