Punk Rock Bowling is coming home to Los Angeles, at least for a weekend. The Las Vegas punk festival’s team is throwing Fight to Unite, two nights of punk at The Belasco in downtown L.A. on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, 2026. It is 32 bands across three stages, all ages, with a portion of every ticket going to Siempre Unidos, a Los Angeles nonprofit that supports immigrant families affected by ICE raids and deportations.
Lambrini Girls headline Friday. Saturday is a 35th anniversary party for Fat Wreck Chords, with Dillinger Four on top. Tickets are a flat $85 per night. Here is everything posted on the official FAQ as of September 28, 2026.
The quick version
| When | Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, 2026. Doors 5 p.m., first band 5:50 p.m., last band off after 11 p.m. |
| Where | The Belasco, 1050 S. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90015 (at 11th and Hill) |
| Headliners | Lambrini Girls (Friday), Dillinger Four (Saturday) |
| Ages | All ages; everyone 3 and older needs a ticket |
| Tickets | $85 flat per night, all fees included, on Tixr only |
| Re-entry | No |
| Bags | Smaller than 12 x 12 inches; no backpacks |
| Official site | punkrockbowling.com/fight-to-unite |
Why L.A.?
Punk Rock Bowling started in the late 1990s as a bowling league at Bay Shore Lanes in Santa Monica, run by Mark and Shawn Stern of the band Youth Brigade. It grew into a four-day Memorial Day weekend festival in Las Vegas. Fight to Unite is a first run in L.A., and the organizers say plainly that it does not replace Vegas. Will it happen every year? Their answer: they do not know yet.
Who’s playing
Sixteen bands a night, rotating across three stages with no downtime, according to the festival.
Friday, October 9
Lambrini Girls headline, with Spiritual Cramp, Surfbort, Mess, Generación Suicida, Pistol Grip, toyGuitar, Spunk, Xcomm, Gottlieb, Madam Bombs, Hyper Minds, Doll Riot, Ante, Mermaid Island, and The Chapel. Lambrini Girls and Surfbort are both Punk Rock Bowling alumni from the Vegas years.
Saturday, October 10: 35 years of Fat Wreck Chords
Dillinger Four headline, with Teenage Bottlerocket, Dead to Me, Swingin’ Utters, Codefendants, Cobra Skulls, Nerf Herder, Mean Jeans, Get Dead, The Last Gang, Western Addiction, MakeWar, Darius Koski, Jen Pop, Ukulele Hiro, and Se Vende. The festival’s pitch: fast, melodic, gang vocals on every chorus. Fat Wreck is the label NOFX’s Fat Mike started in San Francisco.
Know the song, find the night
| If you know… | Go see | Night |
|---|---|---|
| The theme from Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Nerf Herder | Saturday |
| “Big Dick Energy” | Lambrini Girls | Friday |
Tickets
- $85 flat per night. Every fee is already included. Tickets are sold only on Tixr.
- Both nights? Friday and Saturday are sold separately, but you can buy both in the same checkout.
- Set up a Tixr account first. You need one to buy, and checkout gives you five minutes once you start entering details.
- Limit: four tickets per person per day.
- All sales are final. No refunds.
- Bowling? The organizers say a Sunday bowling event might happen. If it does, it will be announced separately and is not part of the festival ticket.
Getting there
The Belasco is at 1050 S. Hill St., on the corner of 11th and Hill in downtown Los Angeles. The festival suggests booking parking in advance through ParkWhiz.
What to bring
- A small bag. It must be smaller than 12 x 12 inches. There is no coat check and there are no lockers, so pack light.
- ID if you plan to drink. A valid state ID, military ID, or passport. The festival says no exceptions, “old punks” included.
- Ear protection for kids. The festival specifically asks for it.
- Your phone or a point-and-shoot camera. Professional cameras and gear with detachable lenses need a media pass.
- Medication in its original container with a name matching your photo ID. Over-the-counter meds must be sealed in original packaging.
- Sealed cigarettes only. Open packs are not allowed in, and smoking is only permitted on the outdoor patio.
What to leave at home
- Backpacks and large purses.
- Large chains and spiked jewelry. Studs are fine. Spikes are not.
- Outside food and drinks, including CamelBaks and empty water bottles.
- Vapes and illegal substances.
- Weapons, including pocket knives and pepper spray.
- Umbrellas, chairs, blankets, and posters.
- Markers, spray paint, and dust masks.
Inside the venue
- No re-entry. Once you are in, you are in for the night.
- It is standing room only.
- Lost something? File a claim online or email TheBelasco@Livenation.com. The venue holds items for 30 days.
Accessibility
The show is standing room only, but there is an ADA section on the main floor, and you can bring one guest into it. The venue has ramps and accessible restrooms but no elevator. Questions go to info@punkrockbowling.com.
Where the money goes
A portion of every ticket goes to Siempre Unidos, which the festival describes as a community-powered nonprofit providing food, emergency support, legal referrals, and community care to immigrant families in Los Angeles. The festival site also links to a direct donation page.
Set times
Update, October 5: Punk Rock Bowling has posted set times and stage assignments. Doors are at 5 p.m. both nights. The three stages are the Main Stage, The Sanctuary, and The Chamber.
Friday, October 9
| Time | Main Stage | The Sanctuary | The Chamber |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:50 p.m. | The Chapel | ||
| 6:00 p.m. | Mermaid Island | ||
| 6:20 p.m. | Ante | ||
| 6:25 p.m. | Doll Riot | ||
| 6:35 p.m. | Madam Bombs | ||
| 7:10 p.m. | Hyper Minds | ||
| 7:15 p.m. | Gottlieb | ||
| 7:20 p.m. | Generación Suicida | ||
| 8:00 p.m. | toyGuitar | ||
| 8:10 p.m. | Surfbort | ||
| 8:35 p.m. | Xcomm | ||
| 9:00 p.m. | Pistol Grip | ||
| 9:05 p.m. | Spiritual Cramp | ||
| 9:40 p.m. | Spunk | ||
| 9:55 p.m. | Mess | ||
| 10:10 p.m. | Lambrini Girls |
Saturday, October 10
| Time | Main Stage | The Sanctuary | The Chamber |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:50 p.m. | Ukulele Hiro | ||
| 6:00 p.m. | Se Vende | ||
| 6:20 p.m. | Jen Pop | ||
| 6:25 p.m. | Darius Koski | ||
| 6:35 p.m. | MakeWar | ||
| 7:10 p.m. | The Last Gang | ||
| 7:15 p.m. | Western Addiction | ||
| 7:20 p.m. | Codefendants | ||
| 8:00 p.m. | Nerf Herder | ||
| 8:10 p.m. | Dead to Me | ||
| 8:35 p.m. | Get Dead | ||
| 9:00 p.m. | Cobra Skulls | ||
| 9:05 p.m. | Teenage Bottlerocket | ||
| 9:40 p.m. | Mean Jeans | ||
| 9:55 p.m. | Swingin’ Utters | ||
| 10:10 p.m. | Dillinger Four |
Still to come
Stage assignments and set times have not been posted. The 824 Journal will update this guide when they are.
Update, October 5: Set times and stages are now posted. See the Set times section above.
Sources
- Punk Rock Bowling Presents: Fight to Unite (lineup, hours, tickets, entrance rules, venue policies, accessibility, FAQ)
- Fight to Unite on Tixr
- About Punk Rock Bowling
Featured photo: FakirNL via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
