
Punk and post-punk legends unite under Brooklyn
CBGB Festival
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Why this festival experience stands out.
Morrissey, Patti Smith, and Sex Pistols headline
Iconic outdoor venue under Brooklyn's K Bridge
Celebrating punk rock's most legendary heritage
Interpol brings modern post-punk to the stage
One-day festival of genre-defining live performances
September 26, 2026 — a date for the history books
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CBGB Festival
Punk and post-punk legends unite under Brooklyn
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Born from the legendary Lower East Side club that launched punk rock into the cultural stratosphere, the CBGB Festival returns in 2026 with a lineup that reads like a hall-of-fame induction ceremony. On Saturday, September 26th, the iconic shadow of the Kosciuszko Bridge sets the stage for an unforgettable evening of raw energy, poetic defiance, and genre-defining sound. This is not just a concert — it's a living monument to the music that changed everything.
The 2026 lineup is nothing short of breathtaking. Morrissey brings his brooding theatricality and devoted global following, while the incomparable Patti Smith channels the poet-punk spirit that made CBGB sacred ground. The Sex Pistols deliver the anarchic fury that detonated the punk revolution, and Interpol close the circle with their brooding, post-punk elegance that proves the legacy lives on. Together, these acts span decades of rebellion, artistry, and anthems that refuse to age.
Under the K Bridge offers an industrial-chic outdoor setting that perfectly mirrors the gritty, uncompromising spirit of CBGB itself. Expect a passionate crowd of lifelong devotees and curious newcomers alike, united by the shared electricity of live music at its most visceral. Whether you moshed at the original club on Bowery or are discovering this world for the first time, the 2026 CBGB Festival promises a day etched permanently into memory.