Morrissey, Patti Smith, Interpol Lead CBGB Festival Lineup

By Michael Angulia | Published: Apr 21, 2026 4:09 PM EDT

CBGB & OMFUG have announced the return of the CBGB Festival, which will be taking place on Saturday, September 26 at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn, NY.

More details from the official announcement: Building on last year's raucous inaugural success and punk's 50th anniversary, this year's stacked line-up features legends Morrissey and Patti Smith, NYC's own Interpol, Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) ft. Frank Carter, Bikini Kill, Mannequin Pussy and many more.

It is a hometown celebration of New York's underground legacy, as much as it is a one-of-a-kind destination event. The festival's stages will feature generation-spanning acts, from Sleater-Kinney and Fred Armisen's Ramones tribute band The Return of Jackie and Judy, and Buzzcocks to CBGB-era hardcore staples Circle Jerks, Agnostic Front, and Haywire, plus today's torchbearers Upchuck, Militarie Gun, High Vis, Bad Nerves, Panic Shack, and Violet Grohl.

Under the K Bridge Park was chosen for its industrial grit and cultural relevance in the heart of Brooklyn - festival-goers can expect a full day of music, vintage and new merch, expanded local food and drink options, and immersive CBGB installations, including Hilly's office, the famous bar and the original stage from the club.

Fans can register now for presale access at CBGBFEST.COM. Presale tickets go live on Thursday, April 23 at 10 AM ET, with public on-sale beginning Friday, April 24 at 10 AM ET at AXS.com.

CBGB's Phil Sandhaus says "Building on last year's CBGB Festival, we've worked hard to create an even stronger experience for fans this year. For decades, CBGB defined the punk scene and helped shape a generation of music lovers in New York and beyond. This year's lineup honors that legacy while celebrating the past, present, and future of punk and alternative music. No other festival on the East Coast offers that."