LDB Fest

LDB Fest
GenreHardcore punk, post-hardcore, alternative rock
FrequencyAnnually
VenueMellwood Art Center, Triple Crown Pavilion
LocationLouisville, Kentucky
Websiteldbbbfest.com

LDB Fest is an American music festival held at the Mellwood Art Center in Louisville, Kentucky. It is focused on hardcore punk music, and is one of the largest annual events related to the genre in the world, according to Stereogum. The festival began hosting bands in different styles in recent years.[1][2] It has also been held at the Triple Crown Pavilion in the city. The 2025 lineup consisted of English rock band Basement and American alternative rock band Superheaven.[3] The 2026 lineup is slated to feature Saves the Day, Terror, All Out War and On Broken Wings.[4][2]

References

  1. ^ Punknews.org (2021-12-13). "Festivals & Events: LDB Fest announces 2022 lineup". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
  2. ^ a b "LDB Fest 2026 Has Terror, Saves The Day, On Broken Wings, Tons Of Hardcore". stereogum.com. 2025-11-13. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
  3. ^ Sacher, Andrew. "LDB Fest 2025 lineup: Basement, Cold World, Superheaven, High Vis, Fury, God's Hate & more". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
  4. ^ "LDB Fest 2026 lineup (Saves the Day, Terror, All Out War, Big Boy, Gridiron, On Broken Wings, more)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2026-03-17.