The Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival is an annual celebration of punk rock culture, held in downtown Las Vegas. Back in ’99, the event began as a modest bowling tournament for punk enthusiasts, but has since evolved into a full-on three-day festival attracting fans worldwide. This year, it features 2 stages, 42 bands total, seven bands on each stage daily. There are no set overlaps for maximum band viewing! The fest takes place between May 24-26, at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.
Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival Line-up
In 2025, the much-awaited show brings big names to our Vegas punk-rock lovers…including:
- Cock Sparrer
- The Interrupters
- Frank Turner
- Peter Hook & The Light (playing the best of Joy Division)
- Social Distortion
- Flag
- The Damned
- …and many more!
Tickets and packages
There are still tickets available for the festival, whether you’re looking for 1-day options or full packages. The festival happens rain or shine, and offers no refunds.
Daily tickets cost $134, while 3-day festival passes go for $303, or an upgraded version (GA plus) for $415.
Keep in mind there are no in’s and out’s unless you purchase VIP or GA+ tickets.
Club shows and after-parties
If you’re a party animal and feel like show must go on, you’ll have plenty of options this weekend in Vegas. Keep in mind that you need separate tickets for these shows – unless they’re free. You can find the full list of side-parties and grab tickets here. Below are some highlights:
- The Briefs Modern Action – Crom Fallon and The P2000 – live from the rooftop of the Downtown Grand Hotel and Casino
- Mariachi EL Bronx – La Misa Negra, Piñata Protest, Crazy and The Brains, The Mexican Standoff – Citrus Grand Pool Deck
- Punk Rock Karaoke – Shattered Faith, Reckoner – Backstage Bar & Billiard
- ….plus many, (many!) more.
Bowling tournament
Staying true to its origins, the festival includes a bowling tournament, allowing enthusiasts to participate and connect over friendly competition. Each team of 4 bowlers costs $220 to register, and there are several tournaments taking place on Saturday – if you advance, you get to play on Sunday at Sam’s Town.
Hotel packages for Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival
For 2025, all accommodation packages are sold out.
The festival offered hotel packages, such as those at the Golden Nugget, with 3- or 4-night stays starting at $630. They also offered a 4-nights package starting at $775 at Downtown Grand.
Check out The Punk Rock Museum
Whether you’re in Sin City for Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival , or you’re a local but never made it there…it’s a great time to check out this unique museum, a true gem for the genre lovers. Opened just in April 2023, The Punk Rock Museum features over 1,000 artifacts, including instruments, clothing, and artwork from notable punk musicians. It also houses The Triple Down dive bar, The Jam Room for playing instruments, and even a chapel for weddings.
Excited? This weekend, let’s rock’n’roll!