Midwest Punkfest

05/30/2026

Hey All! After a great day one we are so excited to get back to what is sure to be an even more amazing day two!

With that said we do have an unfortunate update. Our good friends The Slow Death are not going to be able to make the trip to play today. We will hopefully have them down sometime in the future.

We will be pushing the start time back by 45 min to accommodate the gap.

Once again we are super stoked to see everyone here in just a couple hours. It all kicks off today with local young rockers Bryth! Do not miss it!!

05/22/2026

HEY YALL! We are officially one week out from Midwest Punkfest 13!!!

Please be aware that only those with tickets are guaranteed entry. Meltdown is a much small footprint than we have had in the past so we will be keeping a close eye on our capacity. It is highly suggested you get your tickets in advance my friends!
https://mwpf.ticketbud.com/midwest-punkfest-13

Also, we want to welcome new sponsor Moxii Marketing Solutions who signed on yesterday to help out the cause! Please take a moment to check out all of the amazing services they have to offer to market your business, event, club, or whatever else you have going on!

Lastly, unfortunately due to some recent events, local band Monarch, who was set to close out Saturday night, has had to drop from the show. We may or may not fill that slot. More info to come in the next few days.

We are so stoked to be back and able to bring all of this amazing musical talent to our little slice of Midwest Heaven. See you all soon!!

MIDWEST PUNKFEST 13 - May 29, 2026 at Meltdown Creative Works, 716 East Empire Street, Bloomington, Illinois, 61701, US. Find event and ticket information on Ticketbud.

05/16/2026

Just under two weeks until the triumphant return of Midwest Punkfest!! Have you gotten your tickets yet?

They are going fast so get yours while you can my friends!

We can’t wait for all the great hangs to come!!

https://www.midwestpunkfest.com/



Don’t forget to support our gracious sponsors:
Keg Grove Brewing Company - Bloomington
Jimmy John's
Meltdown Creative Works, Inc.
High Haven Normal - The Puff Palace
Downtown Ollie's Barber Parlour

This wouldn’t happen without thier generous support!!

At its very core, Midwest Punkfest began as a simple idea — a way to bring friends together to celebrate punk rock and rock ’n’ roll born and raised in the Midwest. The story starts in 2009, inside a small bar called Coconut Louie’s, where six bands gathered not just to play another show, bu...

04/07/2026

We’re a little over a week away from one hell of a show at Meltdown Creative Works, Inc..
Tickets are going quick—lock yours in now.
Off With Their Heads Toys That Kill & Panel
Gonna be an unforgettable night of Midwest punk!

Buy tickets online

04/01/2026

Here it is folks, what you have all been waiting for! this resurrection is going to be killer!!

Also, screw waiting til noon, tickets are live now at:
https://mwpf.ticketbud.com/midwest-punkfest-13

03/06/2026

Hey Friends! Are you a small business owner or know a small business owner who might be interested in sponsorship opportunities with Midwest Punkfest 13? Email us at [email protected] and we can get you the info on how to join our growing list of amazing sponsors.