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 FEST 21 to include Descendents, Thursday, D4, Lucero, Gorilla Biscuits +++

Posted by Loren on April 16, 2023

FEST 21 to include Descendents, Thursday, D4, Lucero, Gorilla Biscuits +++
FEST 21 to include Descendents, Thursday, D4, Lucero, Gorilla Biscuits +++

The Fest is back, with a handful of headliners announced for the annual Gainesville, FL gathering of the punks taking place October 27-29, 2023 for FEST 21.

Early acts include multiple sets from Thursday, Less Than Jake, Mustard Plug, Braid, Strike Anywhere, The Pietasters, The Bollweevils, Direct Hit, The Wonder Years, and Chris Gethard.

Other notable performers will be Descendents, Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand, Lucero, Dillinger Founr, GWAR, ALL, Laura Jane Grace, Eve 6, Tim Barry, Brendan Kelly, GEL, Tsuanmi Bomb, Sparta, and plenty more.

The festival typically books hundreds of bands, playing at several venues in downtown Gainesville over three days. More bands will be announced on June 1 and tickets go on sale April 20.

SPB also has some fun features in the works, so stay tuned.

Here's our coverage of FEST 20.

FEST 21 to include Descendents, Thursday, D4, Lucero, Gorilla Biscuits +++
FEST 21 to include Descendents, Thursday, D4, Lucero, Gorilla Biscuits +++

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