29 October 2026 – Kilby Block Party Announces Massive 2027 Indie Lineup Featuring The Strokes, Deftones and Jungle

Salt Lake City's Kilby Block Party has announced its 2027 lineup, confirming The Strokes, Deftones and Jungle as headline performers alongside an unusually extensive collection of alternative and independent musicians. The festival has developed a reputation for combining established indie-rock acts with emerging artists and performers from several different musical traditions.

Its forthcoming edition continues that approach with appearances from Fontaines D.C., IDLES, Weyes Blood, Julien Baker, Kurt Vile, Wednesday, Ratboys and Iceage. Additional performers include Spoon, Hot Chip, Kim Gordon, Wolf Parade, Mercury Rev, Slayyyter, Lil Yachty and Phantogram. The announcement also features several particularly interesting developments for longtime alternative-music followers.

Swedish dream-pop group The Radio Dept. appear on the bill following an extended period of relative inactivity, while Bradford Cox's Atlas Sound project is also scheduled to perform. Two Door Cinema Club will revisit Tourist History, and Whitney will perform material from Light Upon the Lake. Several names remain unidentified on the festival poster, suggesting that additional announcements may follow.

Kilby Block Party's programming demonstrates the continuing appeal of festivals that prioritise musical discovery alongside recognisable headline performers. Its broad lineup provides opportunities for audiences to encounter unfamiliar artists without sacrificing the attractions of established favourites. The biggest challenge may be deciding which performances to attend. With this many worthwhile musicians appearing at one event, somebody should probably invent a reliable method of being in several places simultaneously. Find more festival lineups in our news section.