Hometown festival organizers at Noise Pop Industries have announced the Phase 3 lineup additions for the Noise Pop Festival’s 33rd annual edition, returning February 19 to March 1, 2026. Now featuring more than 90 artists across 15 of San Francisco’s most popular venues, the festival continues its mission of championing independent music while honoring the city’s rich history. Notable Phase 3 additions include the solo projects of Southern California underground creators Puzzle and Enjoy (members of The Garden), the return of coldwave duo Black Marble, and a headline performance by Bay Area hip-hop icon Lyrics Born. Additional highlights include a special 3rd-anniversary show for the venue Kilowatt featuring Death Valley Girls and a newly added second night for The Pains of Being Pure at Heart due to overwhelming demand.
Phase 3 also places a significant spotlight on Bottom of the Hill, the festival’s founding venue, which recently announced plans to close at the end of 2026. This year’s event serves as a farewell tribute to the iconic space, featuring performances from Illuminati Hotties, J. Robbins playing Burning Airlines, Carpool Tunnel, and Hot Flash Heat Wave. In a rare full-circle moment, the 90s indie act P.E.E. will return to the stage for the first time since 2010 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album on a co-bill with fellow Bay Area veterans Nuzzle. To further honor the venue’s legacy, the festival has launched “Noise Pop Photography: A Tribute to Bottom of the Hill,” a group exhibition featuring three decades of live music photography that debuted this week at Hi Hat.
Noise Pop Festival 2026 represents one of the West Coast’s longest-running independent celebrations, bringing together a cross-section of influential veterans and newcomers. Landmark performances from Tortoise, clipping., and CupcakKe lead the billing alongside indie mainstays like Pinback, Rogue Wave, and Jay Som. Over the course of 11 days, the festival will take over San Francisco with dozens of concerts, art shows, and after-parties. New tickets and festival badges are available now, offering access to the full citywide schedule. Festival founder Kevin Arnold noted that this year’s Phase 3 lineup captures the full picture of the festival’s past, present, and future, ensuring a meaningful tribute to the community that built it.