CBGB Festival Returns September 2026 in Brooklyn

The CBGB Festival, honoring the legacy of New York City's pioneering punk venue, will return on September 26, 2026, at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn, drawing a diverse lineup of punk, hardcore, and alternative rock acts spanning generations.

Headliners include Morrissey, Patti Smith, and Interpol, alongside the Sex Pistols lineup featuring Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, and Frank Carter. Other performers encompass Bikini Kill, Mannequin Pussy, Circle Jerks, Buzzcocks, Agnostic Front, Militarie Gun, High Vis, Bad Nerves, Haywire, Panic Shack, Upchuck, and Violet Grohl, as well as The Return of Jackie and Judy, a Ramones tribute band led by Fred Armisen. The event, presented in partnership with The Bowery Presents, builds on the inaugural festival's success and coincides with the 50th anniversary of punk's emergence.

Organizers describe the festival as a celebration of New York City's underground music heritage, blending historical tributes with contemporary sounds. Attendees can expect a full day of performances across stages, along with merchandise vendors, local food and drink options, and immersive exhibits recreating elements of the original CBGB, such as Hilly...