Dark Reign Festival

After the huge success of the first Dark Reign metal festival in June, we’re delighted to welcome back the 2025 edition on Saturday 3rd May.

Heart Of A Coward are celebrated stalwarts of the British metal scene, and they headline this year’s event alongside deathcore outfit Osiah from Sunderland. Joining them are Raised By Owls, Lokust, Draconian Reign, Dekaytah, Exhumation, Asleep At The Helm and Absolence, with more still to be announced.

More than just a festival, Dark Reign is a celebration of the enduring spirit of the music community in Merseyside. Immerse yourself in an all-day celebration of music, surrounded by energy and passion, with international artists from across the metal scene alongside the resurgent local metal music community.

Tickets on sale now.

Dark Reign Productions present
Dark Reign Festival
featuring
Heart Of A Coward       Osiah
Raised By Owls
Lokust
Draconian Reign
Dekaytah
Exhumation
Asleep At The Helm
Absolence
Saturday 3rd May 2025
1pm – 2am
75 Argyle Street
Tickets: Earlybird – £25 advance | Full price – TBA

Tickets available online in advance or in person at the Future Yard Box Office.
Future Yard is a cashless venue – all payments are taken by contactless or chip and pin.
If you have any specific access requests, please read all of the details about accessibility at Future Yard here.