The New Colossus Festival

Grocery store

Food court

Info desk

Toilets

Other

Country

Hip Hop

Latin

Electronic

Rock

Metal

Punk

Jazz

Reggae

Alternative

Instrumental

Get ready to dive into the heart of indie music at the New Colossus Festival 2026, a spectacular five-day extravaganza set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City's Lower East Side. This festival is a must-attend for music lovers and industry professionals alike. Imagine yourself wandering through the iconic streets, hopping between eight independent music venues, each pulsating with the energy of over 130 emerging artists from around the globe. New Colossus isn't just about the music; it's an immersive experience with the Ditto X: NYC24 music conference, where you can network and connect with fellow enthusiasts and industry leaders. From discovering your next favorite band to engaging in insightful discussions about the future of music, New Colossus offers an unparalleled opportunity to be at the forefront of the indie scene. So mark your calendars, prepare your playlist, and get ready to experience the cutting edge of music in the city that never sleeps. Join us as we celebrate the vibrant energy and creativity of independent music. This is where new sounds are discovered, connections are made, and musical memories are forged.

City festival

Culture/Arts

Chill zone

New Colossus Festival 2026

Small

Lower East Side

ira glass

Mo Yung

Thelma's Dream

Krooked Tongue

Hard Rock

The Howlers

Indie Rock

National Playboys

Punk Rock

Perennial

Hardcore Punk

Georgian

Indie Pop

Holy Void

Manitoba Indie

Psychedelic Rock

Heaven's Club

The Roebucks

eve claret

Ghosts on TV

Nordic Post-Rock

The Metric Ton

Magda

Ultra Violent Lights

Sloe Noon

MARKETPLACE

mICROgOBLET

Winter McQuinn

Australian Alternative Rock

Acoustic Rock

Surma

Downtempo

Bonnie Trash

Ontario Indie

Mannequin Death Squad

Alternative Rock

One Night Rodeo

Contemporary Country

Makara

TUKAN

Nu Jazz

Other Electronic Music

Star's Revenge

The Closeouts

Home Entertainment

Adult Leisure

Dead

Stoner Rock

Winter Gardens

Doom Dong

Bad Tomato

DBangz

Hip-Hop/Rap

Vapor Trap

Meme Rap

Aesthetic Rap

Contemporary Hip Hop

Bussy Kween Power Trip

Pearl Charles

Folk Rock

PLEASURE CENTRE

Pillowprince

Bindy

Suburban Tribe

Thrash Metal

Blankslate

I Want Poetry

Dresden Indie

The Baxbys

The Sewing Club

FVNERAL

Spitcurl

TVOD

Still Depths

Dermabrasion

Death Metal

Eatravioli

FAT CONCUBINE

None Shall Remain

Dance

Junk Drawer

Belfast Indie

DEAFDEAFDEAF

Pop Punk

Runner Runner

Alternative Pop Rock

Neon Pop Punk

The Shelter

Maura Weaver

The Slates

Fake Pollocks

Punchlove

Progressive Rock

CAVS

Worldwide

Welcome Strawberry

Zinnia's Garden

Sunset Images

Tipa Tipo

Oswald Slain

PomPot

Tramhaus

PLEASURES

Tea Eater

Woody Woodworth & The Piners

Americana/Alt Country

warmachine

pinklipps

Bedsore

Die Anstalt

Ken Park

MOLD

Doom/Sludge Metal

Alfah Femmes

Polish Indie Rock

Sūn Byrd

Shaggo Core

K-Pop

Hause Plants

Mad Iris

cootie catcher

Wolfschmidt

BRNDA

Dc Indie

J Mahon

Spyres

Lucy Dreams

activemirror

Dutch Kills

Hard Chime

Wilby

Shallow Side

Shunk

Tilden

babybaby_explores

Dinowalrus

Ski Club

Nory

Martial Arts

Amenities

Get ready for New Colossus Festival 2026