Punkfest returns to Newtown in 2026 with 18 bands, DJs, markets and maximum carnage over Labour Weekend!
Hosted by Razored Raw. Evening shows Friday October 23rd and Saturday 24th, from 6-11pm, and Saturday afternoon merch market and tattoo from 1-5pm. R18 at Barrel Brothers Newtown.
Single night pass $40, weekend pass $60 (+BF).
All ages ask-a-punk secret show Sunday 25th.
Featuring, from Naarm/Melbourne; Katorga and Szklo. From Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland; Noxo, Chemchain, Fiscal Hole, Cootie Cuties, Sterile. Disillusion from Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, Postnatal Abortion from Te Matau-a-Māui/Hawkes Bay, Out of Luck from Ōtautahi/ Christchurch. With members split across Ōtepoti/Dunedin and Te-Whanganui-a-Tara/ Wellington, Unsanitary Napkin and Fog. As well as locals, Forced Starvation, Stress Ghetto, No Sector, DAHTM, Slacker and Maced.
Friday lineup:
Szklo
Forced Starvation
Fog
Stress Ghetto
No Sector
Chemchain
Fiscal Hole
DAHTM
Slacker
Friendly and rungus times only! We don't want anyone in our community to feel marginalized in any way and we aim to create a safe, inclusive environment for everyone who wishes to participate.
By all means, go hard and go off in the pit, but there will be no tolerance for violent behaviour or any racist, sexist, homophobic or transphobic attitudes at Punkfest.
