Noise Pop Festival returns to San Francisco, California from February 19 - March 7, 2026, featuring an extensive lineup of rock, indie, alternative, pop, and indie pop artists across nearly three weeks of performances. Notable headliners include Stephen Malkmus, The Joy Formidable, Death Valley Girls, Pinback, The Fiery Furnaces, Tortoise, and Christopher Owens, alongside emerging acts like Hot Flash Heat Wave, Summer Salt, and Carpool Tunnel. The festival showcases 98 artists from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Lebanon, and Australia, offering one of the most comprehensive indie and alternative music experiences on the West Coast. This multi-week celebration of independent music features everything from indie rock veterans to contemporary pop acts, making it a destination event for alternative music fans.

Noise Pop Festival is a regional 17-day multi-venue festival.