Desertfest NYC

02/24/2025

Desertfest NYC has made the tough decision to take a break in 2025 and will return to New York in the fall of 2026. Challenges with headliner availability and rising costs for EU bands has made it difficult to build a line-up that feels reflective and celebratory of a fifth edition.

We’ve been working on our 2025 line-up since August of last year & pride ourselves on producing world-class billings that bring together the biggest names in the underground. So, trust us when we say no stone was left unturned before this decision was made - a scaled down event, fewer days, less bands, we explored all options but none sat right with us. A move to 2026 will allow us the space to put together an event that celebrates just how far DF NYC has come.

We know it’s disappointing news to read & we are right there with you in it.
Desertfest NYC remains a fully independent event and we can’t do any aspect of this without y’all showing up, so we truly hope you’ll stick with us as we hit the gas hard for 2026, with more news soon….

- Your DF NYC crew
www.desertfestnewyork.com

(photo: The Tinfoil Biter )

12/31/2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR from us here at Desertfest NYC! Our big apple baby keeps on growin' thanks to y'all and we're busy cooking up some treats for our fifth edition - yep that's right - Desertfest NYC WILL RETURN IN 2025!
Stay tuned for dates n all the good stuff. Cheers! 🍻

photo: of Truckfighters taken by Tim Bugbee at DF'24

12/13/2024

Check out what's already cookin' across the pond for next year's Desertfest London ! 🤤

10/28/2024

DESERTFEST NYC DAY 1 review by The Sleeping Shaman

Desertfest New York 2024 - Friday review with Amenra, Belzebong, Blackwater Holylight, Deathchant, Domkraft, Guhts, High On Fire, Primitive Man & Spirit Mother

09/16/2024

And somehow, Desertfest NYC 2024 has come to an end, all too soon!
Thank you all for bringing the good vibes and keeping DFNYC alive. 🫶 So many killer moments that we’ll remember forever! We’re deep in recovery mode, but for now, THANK YOU and goodnight !

(Photos : Tim Bugbee)

09/15/2024

We hope you’re having as killer a time as we are so far - just a reminder that we’re having a lil after party at Kings County Brewers Collective’s brewery post-show tonight!
See ya there ✌️

09/14/2024

DESERTFEST NYC DAY 1 💥
What a way to kick off our 4th edition. Hangovers are already being dusted off and we’re in full swing for day 2! Who was your favourite last night ?

(Photos: The Tinfoil Biter & Tim Bugbee )

09/12/2024

It all kicks off tonight at The Meadows ! Our friends at Tee P*e Records have put together a killer line-up for our 2024 pre-party, kicking off this weekend's festivities in style! Who's joining us?
Legions Of Doom
Mirror Queen
Satan's Satyrs
Mustafina

Some tickets available on the door - get on it!! 💥💥💥

09/12/2024

** IMPORTANT INFORMATION + AFTERPARTY UPDATE **
The time is almost upon us for Desertfest 2024! We couldn't be more pumped to be joining you all again for our 4th year in NYC. Ahead of tomorrow we've shared a chunk of useful information for you to take a peek at over at desertfestnewyork.com, so head over and take all the notes ya need. 🗒

Above is a site map of Knockdown Center for those of you who are new to the venue!
Saturday night following Russian Circles' set, we'll be continuing festivities at our official after-party over at the KCBC taproom, located a 20 min walk/10 min drive from Knockdown Center.

Last chance for ticketssss:: https://link.dice.fm/deserfestny2024

SEE YOU TOMORROW!

09/11/2024

Across the span of their previous seven studio albums, Chicago based instrumental trio Russian Circles traversed a diverse topography of sounds, moods, and approaches with their limited armory of drums, bass, and guitar.

It’s difficult to chart an evolution in their sound when their records have always felt like well curated playlists. It wasn’t uncommon to hear drone heavy meditations, dazzling prog exercises, knuckle dragging riff fests, haunting folk ballads, and tension baiting noise rock all within the span of one album. It is no surprise then that the band attracts such a diverse and devoted fanbase.

Russian Circles always manage to eschew the varied terrain of their past work and bulldoze a path through the most tumultuous and harrowing territory of their sound.

Celebrating 20 years, Russian Circles headline the Mainstage, Saturday September 14th.

Desertfest NYC ↠ Sep 12th -14th, 2024
The Meadows (Sep 12th)
Knockdown Center (Sep 13th - 14th)
Day Tickets & 3 or 2-Day tickets ↠ www.desertfestnewyork.com

09/10/2024

It's high time we mentioned our vendors! Yes, our market is back! Showcasing unique, local vendors, crafters n tastemakers who can be found on both the Friday and Saturday at Knockdown Center.
Head to https://www.desertfestnewyork.com for more info and details on each seller - in the mean time, take a peek below:

- Vinyl Fantasy // https://vinylfantasybk.com
- Tee P*e Records // https://teepeerecords.com
- Ripper Chains // https://www.ripperchains.com
- Chasing Wolves // https://www.chasing-wolves.com
- Pine Baron // http://pinebaronusa.com
- On the Rags Vintage // https://www.instagram.com/ragsofficialvintage

See you at the end'o the week! --> https://link.dice.fm/deserfestny2024