Franz Ferdinand are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 2002. The band's original lineup was composed of Alex Kapranos, Nick McCarthy, Bob Hardy, and Paul Thomson. Julian Corrie and Dino Bardot joined the band in 2017 after McCarthy left during the previous year. The band is one of the more popular post-punk revival bands, garnering multiple UK top 20 hits. They have been nominated for several Grammy Awards and have received two Brit Awards – winning one for Best British Group – as well as one NME Award.
Franz Ferdinand Upcoming Festivals
Maifeld Derby 2025
May 30-June 1, 2025
Mannheim, Germany
Franz Ferdinand,
Zaho de Sagazan,
Kate Bollinger,
Nilufer Yanya
Truck Festival 2025
July 24-27, 2025
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Nothing but Thieves,
Kasabian,
Bloc Party,
Courteeners
Tramlines Festival 2025
July 25-27, 2025
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Kasabian,
Pulp,
The Reytons,
Natasha Bedingfield
Y Not Festival 2025
July 31-August 3, 2025
Pikehall, United Kingdom
Franz Ferdinand,
The Prodigy,
The Wombats,
Courteeners