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Never mind the Bollocks, here’s the CBGB Festival‘s 2026 lineup.

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What happened

Never mind the Bollocks, here’s the CBGB Festival‘s 2026 lineup.

Why it matters

The recently-revived punk fest — the first edition went down last year — just announced all the anti-authoritarian household names they’re bringing in to perform at Brooklyn’s Under The K Bridge Park on Saturday, Sept.

Common ground

Just a few of the most notable artists set to grace the CBGB stages in ’26 include Rock Hall of Famer Patti Smith, hometown favorites Interpol, former Smiths frontman Morrissey, punk pioneers The Sex Pistols with frontman Frank Carter and ’90s icons Bikini…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Erica Radol of The Post attended the “first” CBGB Festival last year and noted that “many, myself included, were skeptical that the heavily-sponsored event could honor the legacy of founder Hilly Kristal’s den of outsiders and geniuses.””
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Multiple web search results confirm that Erica Radol of The Post attended the 'first' CBGB Festival last year and quoted her skepticism regarding the event honoring Hilly Kristal's legacy.
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web search NEUTRAL — Erica Radol of The Post attended the "first" CBGB Festival last year and noted that "many, myself included, were skeptical that the heavily-sponsored event could honor the legacy of founder ...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/nyc-s-cbgb-festival-ann…
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web search NEUTRAL — Live music review: I saw Iggy Pop at Brooklyn's first CBGB Festival. He proved punk isn't dead (The New York Post) Here's Why This Plastic Surgeon-Created Skincare Brand Is Replacing All of My Other C…
https://ericaradol.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — The 78-year-old legend's live show was breathtakingly fresh, addictive and vital.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/saw-iggy-…
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Claim 2: “In total, 17 high-octane acts are slated to shred at the one-day extravaganza.”
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Only one web search result explicitly states that '17 high-octane acts are slated to shred at the one-day extravaganza.' While other sources list many bands, this specific total count is only mentioned once in the search results.
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web search NEUTRAL — While the 2012-2014 editions were multi-day, multi-venue fests that included free shows in Times Square, CBGB Fest 2025 will be a one-day festival that takes place Under the K Bridge in Brooklyn ...
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/nycs-cbgb-fest-gets-iggy-pop-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — And now, CBGB Festival has returned for another edition in 2025 and while the 2012-2014 editions were multi-day, CBGB Fest 2025 will be a one-day festival that takes place Under the K Bridge in ...
https://music.mxdwn.com/2025/05/12/news/cbgb-fest-announces-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Plus, Sleater-Kinney and Fred Armisen 's Ramones tribute band The Return of Jackie and Judy will be there as well. In total, 17 high-octane acts are slated to shred at the one-day extravaganza.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/ticket-sales/cbgb-festival-202…
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Claim 3: “Tickets officially go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 24 at 10 am ET through Ticketmaster but are available now on trusted secondary market sites like StubHub and Vivid Seats.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or cross-references regarding the specific ticket sale date of Friday, April 24, or the time/platform (Ticketmaster) for the general public sale.
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Claim 4: “Mannequin Pussy, Upchuck, Militarie Gun, Panic Shock and Violet Grohl (Dave’s daughter!) round out the impressive lineup.”
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Multiple web search results list Mannequin Pussy, Upchuck, Militarie Gun, Panic Shock, and Violet Grohl as part of the 2026 CBGB Festival lineup.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Best Kept Secret is a three-day music festival held since 2013 in the Beekse Bergen in the village of Hilvarenbeek, which is west of Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Best Kept Secret is a music festival wi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Best_Kept_Secret_(festival)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Coachella is a music festival organized by the Los Angeles-based concert promoter Goldenvoice (a subsidiary of AEG Live). It takes place annually at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The even…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coachella_Festival_line-ups
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web search NEUTRAL — Mannequin Pussy, Upchuck, Militarie Gun, Panic Shock and Violet Grohl (Dave’s daughter!) round out the impressive lineup.CBGB Festival 2026 lineup. As mentioned earlier, 17 artists and bands will dece…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/ticket-sales/cbgb-festival-202…
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Claim 5: “They’ll be joined by gritty warriors Agnostic Front, Bad Nerves, Buzzcocks, Circle Jerks and Haywire.”
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Multiple web search results list Agnostic Front, Buzzcocks, Circle Jerks, and Haywire as performers. One source also mentions Bad Nerves.
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web search NEUTRAL — 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 ...
https://blabbermouth.net/news/sex-pistols-circle-jerks-agnos…
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web search NEUTRAL — The one-day event will take place at Under the K Bridge Park. Other performers include Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Bikini Kill, Buzzcocks, Circle Jerks, Agnostic Front, and Haywire. Additional…
https://www.ticketnews.com/2026/04/morrissey-patti-smith-int…
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web search NEUTRAL — See all the details of CBGB Festival 2026 including the date and location, how to buy tickets, and the lineup with Patti Smith, Interpol, and more.
https://www.thefader.com/2026/04/21/cbgb-fest-2026-lineup-ti…
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Claim 6: “Never mind the Bollocks, here’s the CBGB Festival‘s 2026 lineup.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the 2026 CBGB Festival lineup has been announced, naming Morrissey, Patti Smith, and Interpol as key acts. The event is also stated to take place on September 26, 2026, in Brooklyn.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Agnostic Front is an American hardcore punk band from New York City. Founded in 1980, the band is considered an important influence on the New York hardcore scene, as well as a pioneer of the crossove…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnostic_Front
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — CBGB is a 2013 American biographical drama film about the former New York music venue CBGB. It follows the story of Hilly Kristal's New York club from its concept as a venue for Country, Bluegrass an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CBGB_(film)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The band is composed of lead singer and primary songwriter Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr., ba…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Strokes
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Claim 7: “Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few.”
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Claim 8: “This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter.”
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Two independent cross-reference sources confirm that Matt Levy is a live events reporter for the New York Post.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/ticket-sales/country-calling-a…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The article was written by Matt Levy, a New York Post live events reporter.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/06/ticket-sales/suicideboys-tour-…
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Claim 9: “Just a few of the most notable artists set to grace the CBGB stages in ’26 include Rock Hall of Famer Patti Smith, hometown favorites Interpol, former Smiths frontman Morrissey, punk pioneers The Sex Pistols with frontman Frank Carter and ’90s icons Bikini Kill.”
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Multiple web search results list Patti Smith, Interpol, Morrissey, The Sex Pistols (with Frank Carter), and Bikini Kill as notable performers for the 2026 CBGB Festival.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of Lollapalooza lineups, sorted by year. Lollapalooza was an annual travelling music festival organized from 1991 to 1997 by Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell. The concept was reviv…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Lollapalooza_lineups_b…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of notable drummers that meet Wikipedia's notability guideline for inclusion.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_drummers
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Lokerse Feesten (English: Lokeren Feasts) is a music festival organized annually in Lokeren, Belgium.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lokerse_Feesten
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Claim 10: “The recently-revived punk fest — the first edition went down last year — just announced all the anti-authoritarian household names they’re bringing in to perform at Brooklyn’s Under The K Bridge Park on Saturday, Sept. 26.”
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Multiple web search results consistently state that the CBGB Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, at Under The K Bridge Park in Brooklyn, for the 2026 event.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — CBGB was a New York City music club opened in 1973 by Hilly Kristal and his ex-wife Karen Kristal at 315 Bowery in the East Village in Manhattan, New York City. The club was previously a biker bar and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CBGB
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Living Colour is an American rock band from New York City, formed in 1984. The band consists of guitarist Vernon Reid, lead vocalist Corey Glover, drummer Will Calhoun and bassist Doug Wimbish, who re…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Living_Colour
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The band is composed of lead singer and primary songwriter Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr., ba…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Strokes
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Claim 11: “Plus, Sleater-Kinney and Fred Armisen’s Ramones tribute band The Return of Jackie and Judy will be there as well.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Sleater-Kinney and The Return of Jackie and Judy (a Ramones tribute band) are scheduled to perform at the 2026 CBGB Festival.
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web search NEUTRAL — Violet Grohl is also scheduled to perform. The singer-songwriter is set to release her debut album, Be Sweet to Me, on May 29. The lineup also features The Return of Jackie and Judy, a Ramones tribute…
https://www.ticketnews.com/2026/04/morrissey-patti-smith-int…
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web search NEUTRAL — Plus, Sleater-Kinney and Fred Armisen’s Ramones tribute band The Return of Jackie and Judy will be there as well.A complete breakdown of all the different ticket tiers for the 2026 CBGB Festival and h…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/ticket-sales/cbgb-festival-202…
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web search NEUTRAL — In 2026, Bourbon & Beyond will roll out a revitalized Fork & Flask curated by Kroger experience, bringing fresh momentum to the festival’s spirits and culinary programming.
https://www.festygonuts.com/bourbon-beyond-2026-lineup-annou…
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