Your favorite massive DIY music celebration, THE FEST, is returning for FEST 22. The festival just announced its thrilling lineup for the event taking place on October 25-27 in Gainesville, FL. Headliners include Hot Water Music and The Bouncing Souls, as well as performances from Matt And Kim, Joyce Manor, Streetlight Manifesto, and more.
Hot Water Music fans must get down to Florida to celebrate 30 years of the band. Plus, admirers of The Bouncing Souls will be able to see the band play through Hopeless Romantic, The Gold Record, How I Spent My Summer Vacation, and Anchors Aweigh in their entirety across two different sets. Myriad artists are set to play through their most beloved records.
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If you needed more reasons to be excited, this marks the first wave of performance announcements. On June 1, more artists are set to be announced.
Check out the first wave lineup announcement for FEST 22 below.
THE FEST doesn’t just host incredible bands, they are also serving up some sweet comedy. Chris Gethard (Broad City, The Office) will be performing at the festival’s comedy showcase. Soon, even more comedy showcase comedians will be announced on June 15.
Plus, if you’re heading to FEST 22 this year, FEST WRESTLING will showcase independent wrestlers for its eighth year on Sunday, October 27. The festival notes, “FEST WRESTLING’s main goal is to recognize and celebrate that independent wrestling is a legitimate form of both art and athletics. FEST is an example of how punk culture can unify people and form a positive community.”
Fest 22 three-day passes officially go live on Monday, April 22 at 10 AM ET. From April 22-May 31, passes will sell for $190. As time grows closer to the show, pass prices will increase. Make sure to act quickly because THE FEST is only selling 3,500 FEST 22 three-day passes. Secure your passes here.
