Chaos, Community & One Hell of a Lineup

Punk Rock Bowling Hits 25 Years: Chaos, Community & One Hell of a Lineup

Mark your calendars for May 24-26, 2025, as the Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival returns to the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center to celebrate a quarter-century of unapologetic rebellion. With its silver anniversary, this Memorial Day Weekend promises to be a thunderous celebration of punk history and its unstoppable future.

What started as a small gathering of like-minded misfits has grown into a sprawling spectacle of gritty DIY spirit, family reunion vibes, and, of course, an electrifying lineup that keeps fans coming back year after year.

Headlining this year’s event are three legendary acts that span the spectrum of punk and post-punk.

• Social Distortion makes their long-awaited Punk Rock Bowling debut, bringing their timeless tales of love, loss, and resilience. Expect Mike Ness and company to deliver the heart-pounding storytelling and raw energy that cemented their place in punk lore.
• Peter Hook & The Light are set to hypnotize with a “Best of Joy Division” set. The haunting strains of classics like “Love Will Tear Us Apart” and “Transmission” will create an unforgettable contrast of shadow and light.
• Cock Sparrer, East End legends since 1972, will bid a heartfelt farewell to the festival. Known for their anthems of loyalty, friendship, and defiance, this final performance promises to be both raucous and bittersweet.

The 2025 lineup doesn’t stop there. Prepare for unforgettable sets from punk pioneers and fresh blood alike:

• Gang of Four performing their landmark album Entertainment! in full.
• The Interrupters, bring their infectious, one-of-a-kind, ska-punk energy.
• The Damned, legends of gothic punk chaos.
• FIDLAR, with their wild, irreverent garage-punk stylings.
• Frank Turner, Laura Jane Grace, and Amigo the Devil, who will weave raw emotion into the weekend.
• Rising acts like Kid Kapichi, Lambrini Girls, and Sweden’s The Baboon Show (making their U.S. debut) bring fresh vigor to the scene.

This isn’t just a lineup—it’s a manifesto of punk’s past, present, and future.

Punk Rock Bowling isn’t just a festival; it’s an immersive experience. Beyond the main stage, attendees can dive into legendary pool parties, club shows featuring intimate performances, and an atmosphere buzzing with camaraderie and community.

Tickets and Packages

• GA Package ($250): Simple and pure, no frills—but all the thrills.
• GA+ Package ($350): Added perks like in-and-out privileges, “Jump the Line” access, and presale tickets for club shows.
• VIP and Cabana Packages: Sold out—because punks know how to plan ahead.

Hotel packages include exclusive deals at the Golden Nugget (a stumble away from the grounds) and the Downtown Grand, which unlocks access to the Citrus Grand pool parties.

An Unmissable Weekend

With tickets selling fast and poolside cabanas already spoken for, don’t sleep on this. Head to punkrockbowling.com to grab your spot.

This May, whether you’re a Mohawk veteran or a newcomer with fresh studs on your jacket, Punk Rock Bowling invites you to a weekend of passionate noise and unapologetic fun. Vegas is calling. Will you answer?