Noise Pop Festival returns to San Francisco, California from February 19 - March 7, 2026, featuring an extensive lineup of rock, indie, alternative, pop, and indie pop artists across nearly three weeks of performances. Notable headliners include Stephen Malkmus, The Joy Formidable, Death Valley Girls, Pinback, The Fiery Furnaces, Tortoise, and Christopher Owens, alongside emerging acts like Hot Flash Heat Wave, Summer Salt, and Carpool Tunnel. The festival showcases 98 artists from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Lebanon, and Australia, offering one of the most comprehensive indie and alternative music experiences on the West Coast. This multi-week celebration of independent music features everything from indie rock veterans to contemporary pop acts, making it a destination event for alternative music fans.
Featured Artists
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Hot Flash Heat Wave
Davis, California
Pacing
San Jose, California
The Pains of Being Pure of Heart
Brooklyn, New York
Cupcakke
Chicago, Illinois
Nowandformerly
San Francisco, California
Clipping.
Los Angeles, California
Mega Ran
Phoenix, Arizona
Bayonne
Austin, Texas
Winston Surfshirt
Manly, Australia
vs self
San Diego, California
Still Ruins
Oakland, California
Wabie
Los Angeles, California
Tom Kenny & The Hi-Seas
Los Angeles, California
Starling
Los Angeles, California
Puzzle
Orange County, California
Tortoise
Chicago, Illinois
Venues
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OUTDOORSan Francisco, CA, United States
Stages
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