Update, Dec. 11, 2025: Today Noise Pop announced phase two of its lineup, the list of artists performing now includes San Jose electric music producer Giraffage , Chicago-raised raunchy rapper cupcakKe , Canadian electronic musician Marie Davidson , Pennsylvania-grown experimental artist Tobacco and more.
Original story, Oct. 23, 2025:
The Noise Pop Festival , San Francisco’s annual celebration of independent music, just announced the initial lineup for its 2026 event.
Taking place from Feb. 19 through March 1 of next year, the event comes with a stacked bill — the first phase of which was announced today. Per usual, it features both veteran and up-and-coming artists, with headliners that include Chicago-based rock band Tortoise , Oakland fusion-electronic group Beats Anti

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