CBGB Festival Announces 2026 Lineup Featuring Patti Smith, Morrissey, Interpol, and More

The event is set for September 26 at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn.
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CBGB Festival Announces 2026 Lineup Featuring Patti Smith, Morrissey, Interpol, and More

The event is set for September 26 at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn.

Words: Will Schube

Photo: Timothy Hiatt

April 21, 2026

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CBGB & OMFUG has announced that the CBGB Festival will be returning for 2026. Presented in partnership with The Bowery Presents, the event will take place on Saturday, September 26 at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn. Artists set to perform include Morrissey, Patti Smith, Interpol, Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock with Frank Carter), Bikini Kill, Mannequin Pussy, Circle Jerks, Upchuck, Militarie Gun, Buzzcocks, Violet Grohl, The Return of Jackie and Judy (Fred Armisen’s Ramones tribute band with Sleater-Kinney), and more.

Check out the full lineup below, and visit CBGB Festival’s official website for more information.

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