S&S Presents is thrilled to share the lineup for Kilby Block Party 2026! Taking place Friday, May 15th through Sunday, May 17th at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City, UT, the seventh annual edition of Kilby Block Party will feature performances from 70 artists. The top end of the bill features LORDE, THE XX, TURNSTILE and HAYLEY WILLIAMS among others.
Even with such an incredible lineup of world renowned performers, legendary fan favorites, and on the rise artists, Kilby Block Party remains one of the most affordable music festivals in the country. The festival’s dedication to the fan experience and the care and quality put into their lineups shines through every spring, with last year’s successful edition winning praise as “the ultimate indie musicscape of your dreams,” (Paper Magazine), “an indie fan’s dream fest,” (The Needle Drop), and “the best festival experience I’ve ever had,” (Paste Magazine).
Kilby Block Party 2026 expands upon the improvements brought to the event last year: a larger footprint at the Utah State Fairpark, including the utilization of the Days of ‘47 Arena for one of the festival’s smaller stages, changed positioning of stages to reduce audio bleed, more space for music fans to relax or dance throughout the site, and more free water stations.
Over the years Kilby Block Party has become a beloved institution, not only among the diverse array of music fans who mark the dates on their calendar each year as soon as they are announced, but also for artists who relish the opportunity to play a truly hand curated and communal event. Beyond the music, festival goers spend the weekend seeing old friends and making new ones to dance with, they peruse craft vendors and shop for records, and watch professional skaters shred away at the festival’s annual skateboarding competition, The Crusher Cup presented by Skullcandy. When it’s time for a break there are plenty of appetizing food and beverage options available to indulge in, all while taking in the awe inspiring views of the surrounding snow capped mountains. When the lights go down on the main stage at the end of the day, the fun moves to the official after shows, spread out among Salt Lake City’s iconic venues including Urban Lounge, Metro Music Hall, and the genesis of the festival’s namesake, Kilby Court.
Kilby Block Party 2026 will continue the festival’s tradition of bringing together an incredible collection of fans and performing artists each year to celebrate life, community, and a shared unwavering love for the irreplicable power of live music. What began in 2019 as a one-day block party to mark the 20th anniversary of SLC’s beloved local all ages music venue Kilby Court, has grown into one of the foremost destination festivals for fans of independent music, with last year’s festival seeing over 25k attendees per day from all over the world. Stay tuned for additional announcements in the coming weeks.
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