Get your devil horns polished and your Angus Young shorts ironed, because Highway To Helloween is roaring back to The Waterloo, Blackpool from 13th–16th November 2025 — and it’s shaping up to be one hell of a rock ‘n’ roll weekend! 🤘🔥
This isn’t just another tribute festival — it’s the ultimate AC/DC celebration with a monstrous lineup of bands channeling Bon, Brian, and all the thunder from Down Under ⚡🇦🇺. Expect screaming solos, duck walks, and enough riffs to shake the whole of Blackpool Tower loose!
🕷️ THURSDAY – Warming Up the Hellfire
POWERAGE (AC/DC Tribute)
Kicking off the weekend with that raw Bon Scott energy — expect filthy riffs, whiskey-soaked vocals, and pure 1970s Aussie grit.
ALLEYKATZ
Classic rock chaos from a band that always brings the heat.
SHAKE A LEG
If your foot isn’t tapping, you’re probably already six feet under.
AIRBOURNE UK
If you love the wild spirit of Airbourne, these lads will melt your face faster than a Marshall stack on overload! 🔥
💀 FRIDAY – Bonfire of Rock Legends
BON UK
A mighty tribute to Bon Scott himself, complete with swagger, scream, and stage madness.
GONE SHOOTIN’
Bluesy grooves and slick licks for fans who love the deep cuts.
BOOMSHANKA
Wild, loud, and guaranteed to get the mosh pit moving – proper rock ‘n’ roll mayhem!
⚡ SATURDAY – Rock Resurrection
JOHN WARNER BAND
Kicking the day off with powerhouse vocals and blues-driven riffs.
BLACK ICE (AC/DC Tribute)
A thunderous nod to the Brian Johnson years — you’ll feel every note in your bones.
TAKEAWAY THIEVES
High-energy glam sleaze with enough swagger to power a small city.
HEATSEEKER
One of the UK’s finest AC/DC tributes, delivering explosive accuracy and red-hot performance.
PURPLE HAZE UK
A proper Hendrix experience — psychedelic fire meets classic rock bliss.
POWERAGE UK (Bon Scott Era)
A special second blast from Powerage, this time focusing on the ultimate Bon years. Bring your beer, your mates, and your best devil horns! 🍻
🩸 SUNDAY – The Big Finale
BON/DC
The weekend’s crowning glory — expect a full-blown AC/DC masterclass that’ll have you shouting “For Those About To Rock… We Salute You!” 🎆
THE QUO STORY
A tribute to Status Quo that’ll keep the boogie rolling and the denim shaking.
CULT FICTION
A salute to The Cult — heavy, hypnotic, and drenched in goth-rock swagger.
THE WATERLOO VAMPIRES
Local legends closing out the madness with proper rock chaos — and probably a few pints flying through the air by then! 🍺🧛♂️
🏴☠️ VENUE & INFO
📍 The Waterloo Music Bar, Blackpool (FY4)
🗓️ 13–16 November 2025
🎟️ Tickets & Info: www.highwaytohellfest.co.uk
This is the ultimate AC/DC tribute weekend, hosted by Smudgehouse Creations and the rockin’ crew at The Waterloo — one of the UK’s loudest and most loved independent venues.
So grab your leather jacket, round up your rock buddies, and march yourself straight to the Highway to Helloween — where every night is loud, proud, and a little bit evil. 😈
See you down the front, butt! 🏴⚡
