CBGB 2026: Punk Legends & New Faces

0:00It's April 22nd. This is Music News today, driven by AI following the sound in real-time. The 2026 CBGB Festival just dropped its lineup, blending punk legends with fresh faces, all to honor the iconic New York club that kicked off the scene back in 1973. Headliners include Morrissey, the former Smith's frontman, punk-Queen Patty Smith, Interpol, and a reformed sex pistols with guitarists, Steve Jones. Bases Glenn Matlock, drummer Paul Cook, and Frank Carter stepping in for Johnny Rotten. It all goes down September 26th at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn, mixing classics like Bikini Kill, Agnostic Front, Buzz Cox, Circle Jerks, and Haywire with rising acts such as Upchuck, Military Gun, Hiveys, Bad, Nerves, and Panic Shack keeps the energy raw and relevant. CBGB launched giants like the Ramones, Television, Blondie, and Talking Heads,

1:00Shaping Punk's first wave in influencing generations. Last year's Festbrough Iggypop, Jack White, Johnny Mar, and more, setting a high bar that organizers aimed to top. This time around, Violet Girl hits the stage with tracks from her debut album Be Sweet To Me, dropping May 29th plus a Ramones tribute from. The return of Jackie and Judy featuring Sleeter Kenny and Fred Armason on drums. Pre-sale kicks off Thursday, April 23rd at 10am, Eastern with Public Sales Friday, April 24th. Get ready to snag tickets and keep. Puns fire burning strong.