Going strong in its seventh year running, the 2026 Kilby Block Party festival lineup has released its lineup of performers, and fans are far from disappointed. With artists such as Lorde, the XX, Turnstile, and Hayley Williams, this iconic festival kicks off May 15th for a three-day weekend of alternative music and community connection in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Kilby Block Party shares the namesake with a local staple in live music in Salt Lake City, Kilby Court, Utah’s longest-running all-ages venue, open since 1999. Standing today as a cornerstone of Salt Lake's Granary district and arts community, Kilby Court's 200-cap venue has seen the likes of every genre and stretch of sound imaginable among underground, independent, and on-the-rise music scenes.
The venue and the Kilby name share a storied history that reaches back to the early days of performances by Foster the People, Mac Miller, My Chemical Romance, the 1975, Hayley Kiyoko, and countless other creatives who have gone on to reach massive worldwide audiences, creating lasting memories etched into the local music scene's history.
What you need to know about the 2026 Kilby Block Party
In Kilby fashion, it isn't just the headlining performers like Lorde or Hayley Williams that have fans excited to rush the Utah State Fairpark come Spring 2026. Some other well-known artists slated to perform at Kilby Block Party next spring include:
- Blood Orange
- Father John Misty
- Japanese Breakfast
- Magdalena Bay
- American Football
- Pattie Gonia
- Beach Bunny
- Flipturn
- Alex G
Starting back in 2019, the KBP festival has been a celebration of one of Salt Lake's indie music scenes with the early support of bands like Death Cab for Cutie alongside local Utah artists like the Backseat Lovers, Drew Danburry, and Breakfast in Silence.
Nearly seven years later, Kilby hasn't forgotten its roots. Kilby Block Party festival will continue to showcase and highlight national and local talent that have shaped (or even created) the musical and cultural history of Kilby itself. The local torch will be passed on to a host of artists that undoubtedly prove to be the lifeblood of the Utah music scene, including:
- Rachael Jenkins
- Dad Bod
- Ritt Momney
- Bad Luck Brigade
- Starr 67
- Chalk
- The Kilans
- Gonk
The Kilby Block Party Festival's commitment to community extends to its generous work with local nonprofits and partnerships with Equality Utah, HEAL Utah, and Spy Hop. With an average of 25,000 attendees per day from all around the world in the past, these causes will receive revenue from ticket sales and spread awareness of issues close to communities here in Utah that are strongly relatable worldwide.
For more information about tickets, visit the official Kilby Block Party website.