Maid of Stone 2025 Adds 17 More Acts – Richie Kotzen, Ugly Kid Joe & More!
Maid of Stone 2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable event for rock fans, with another 17 bands added to the line-up. The festival, taking place 18th-20th July 2025 at Mote Park, Maidstone, will feature an electrifying mix of classic and contemporary rock acts, including Richie Kotzen, Ugly Kid Joe, H.E.A.T, Quireboys, Myke Gray, and many more.
Richie Kotzen Headlines Friday Night
The weekend will kick off with an exclusive headline set from Richie Kotzen on Friday, 18th July. Known for his spellbinding guitar solos and a career spanning over 35 years, Kotzen—frontman of The Winery Dogs and one-half of Smith/Kotzen—promises a night of pure rock mastery.
Friday Also Welcomes H.E.A.T, Quireboys & Myke Gray
Joining Kotzen on Friday’s Main Stage will be Swedish melodic rockers H.E.A.T, who bring their high-energy anthems, and the legendary Quireboys, fronted by Spike and back in top form after their 2024 release Wardour Street. Myke Gray (Skin, Jagged Edge) will also return, backed by a supergroup to deliver classic hits.
Ugly Kid Joe Joins Saturday’s Line-up
Saturday, 19th July, will see Ugly Kid Joe make their Maid of Stone debut, supporting Black Stone Cherry. Expect singalong classics like Everything About You and Cats in the Cradle to shake Mote Park once again.
More Bands Across the Weekend
The festival’s Second Stage will feature high-energy performances from bands like Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse, who headline on Saturday, and Nashville’s Parker Barrow, bringing their dirty blues-infused southern rock to the UK for the first time.
Other acts announced include:
- Absolva
- Gorilla Riot
- LA Edwards
- Bobbie Dazzle
- Tom Killner
- We Three Kings
- This House We Built
- The Heat Inc
- Big River
Stay for the Weekend
For those wanting the full festival experience, camping, glamping, and Camping Plus options are available. Motorhome/caravan passes have already sold out, so book fast! Plus, for the first time ever, under-16s camp for free.
Maid of Stone 2025 – See You in the Park!
Don’t miss out on this all-ages rock extravaganza in the beautiful setting of Mote Park.
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