Punk Rock / New Wave

Punk Rock / New Wave: 323 upcoming festivals, including 116 with tickets on sale.

Punk Rock / New Wave burst forth with raw, fast, and often abrasive guitar-driven sounds, characterized by simple song structures, driving rhythms, and an urgent, rebellious energy. Emerging in the mid-1970s, it developed as a reaction against the perceived excesses and institutionalization of mainstream 1970s rock, drawing influences from earlier protopunk acts. Iconic pioneers include The Ramones, the Sex Pistols, and The Saints. This movement significantly impacted youth culture, fostering a DIY ethos and diverse subgenres.

Parent genreRock
Sub-genresPunk 225Post-Punk 134Punk Rock 113New Wave 86Pop Punk 60Ska Punk 40Skate Punk 36Riot Grrrl 31Neue Deutsche Welle 22Psychobilly 21Proto-Punk 17Horror Punk 15

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Punk Rock / New Wave Festivals 2026 — Dates & Tickets