Yungblud replaces Kings of Leon at Rock Werchter

The British singer Yungblud will replace Kings of Leon on 5 July at Rock Werchter. The festival organisers announced this on Friday. Kings of Leon are unable to perform until the end of July due to a serious injury sustained by frontman Caleb Followill.

When the news broke, the organisers immediately started looking for a replacement for the band and found one in the form of an energetic British punk rocker.

Yungblud will take to the main stage on 5 July and rock the festival grounds. The young Brit is kicking off a bold new chapter with ‘IDOLS’, his brand-new fourth album, released just days before Rock Werchter 2025. Dominic Harrison thus reaffirms his role as the megaphone of his generation. Songs like “I think I’m OKAY” (with Travis Barker), “Parents” and “Acting like that” (with Machine Gun Kelly) have become true Gen Z anthems. They are a mix of raw energy, rebellious rock and poetic depth.

Rock Werchter takes place this year in the Festivalpark in Werchter from Thursday 3 July to Sunday 6 July. Artists such as Linkin Park, Green Day, Olivia Rodrigo, Sam Fender, Simple Minds, Deftones, RAYE, Iggy Pop, Noah Kahan, Gracie Abrams, girl in red and Damiano David are set to perform.

Day tickets for Thursday 3, Friday 4 and Sunday 6 July are sold out. Final combi tickets are now on sale. Day tickets for Saturday 5 July are still available.