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 Liberation Weekend II in DC

Posted by Loren on April 1, 2026

Liberation Weekend II in DC
Liberation Weekend II in DC

taking place April 24-26 at Black Cat and Transmission in Washington, DC, Liberation Weekend II is a musical festival and fundraiser benefiting No More Dysphoria and Gender Liberation Movement.

Hosed by Rayceen Pendarvis, the festival will feature Laura Jane Grace, Pool Kids, Pissed Jeans, Ezra Furman, Devi McCallion, Hit Like A Girl, and many more over three nights.

Ticket info and more.

FRIDAY APRIL 24TH:
MAIN STAGE @ BLACK CAT
Laura Jane Grace
Snowing
Gladie
Spring Silver
thisdogllhunt
Eevie Echoes & The Locations
 
AFTERPARTY @ TRANSMISSION
Zepkins
Cortisa Star
Dylan Ali
Sinny Nova
Jada Doll
Enfleshed
Claire.h0e
Get Face
Franxx
Znorthy
Thablackgod
Etherpleaser
 
SATURDAY APRIL 25TH:
MAIN STAGE @ BLACK CAT
Devi McCallion
Pissed Jeans
Bambara
Ragana
MX LONELY
Adult Human Females
 
DAY PARTY @ TRANSMISSION
Crush Fund
Cryptid Summer
Ultra Deluxe
RenRiot
ok, cuddle
Somebody’s Daughter
 
AFTERPARTY @ TRANSMISSION
Armana Khan
Archangel
Trinity For3ver
Mrs. Qbert
Censored Dialogue
Hissyfit
 
SUNDAY APRIL 26TH:
MAIN STAGE @ BLACK CAT
Ezra Furman
Pool Kids
Pom Pom Squad
Hit Like a Girl
Pretty Bitter
Pinky Lemon
 
DAY PARTY @ TRANSMISSION
Peach Rings
Soul Meets Body
Jade Weapon
Motocrossed
Latchkey Kids
Emotional World

Liberation Weekend II in DC
Liberation Weekend II in DC

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