Noise Pop returns with a bang — unveiling the first wave of artists for its 33rd annual music and arts takeover, set to electrify over a dozen venues across the Bay Area from February 19th to March 1st, 2026.

The initial lineup features Chicago post-rock band Tortoise, Los Angeles hip-hop group clipping., screamo trio Vs. Self, Shannon Shaw (of Shannon & The Clams), New York indie band The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, alternative ensemble DeVotchka, world fusion group Beats Antique, and Welsh alternative rock band The Joy Formidable, along with more than 25 other acts.

See the full lineup below, with more acts to be announced in upcoming phases. The festival is also partnering with KEXP for an open call, inviting local bands to apply to perform.

Festival badges and individual concert tickets are on sale now.

Music Lineup
Tortoise
Clipping
Vs. Self
Beats Antique
Shannon Shaw
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
DeVotchka
Christopher Owens
Summer Salt
The Joy Formidable
Yellow Days
Phil Manzanera
Winston Surfshirt
Hudson Freeman
The Family Crest
Rum.Gold
Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage
Jamie Fine
Glitterer
Esther Rose
Playboy Manbaby
New Jazz Underground
Cleo Reed
Hugo De La Lune
SML
Veotis Latchison
Boyscott
Wabie
Knumears
First Day Back
Living Hour
Shy Western
Rhydian Dafydd
Chime School
Graham Hunt Prize Horse
Prize Horse

Written by Carlos Olin Montalvo

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