“Riot On Freemont” Free Punk Festival Set For Memorial Day In Las Vegas

 Members of rising Las Vegas punk trio Crimson Riot are turning Memorial Day weekend into a new gathering point for the punk community with the return of Riot on Fremont, a free, all ages two-day DIY punk festival taking over Downtown Container Park on May 22nd & 23rd. What began in 2025 as a small alternative showcase during Punk Rock Bowling weekend has rapidly evolved into a full-scale community-driven event following the absence of Punk Rock Bowling in 2026. Founded by Crimson Riot as a way to keep the spirit of the legendary Vegas punk weekend alive, Riot on Fremont has quickly gained momentum among fans and bands alike. Blending DIY punk ethos with the energy of a destination festival weekend, Riot on Fremont represents a new chapter for Las Vegas’ underground punk scene, built by musicians, fans, and the community itself.

Originally held at Hennessey’s Tavern in downtown Las Vegas, the inaugural Riot on Fremont offered an alternative concert experience for punk fans looking for additional shows during the festival weekend. After strong response from attendees and overwhelming interest from artists, the event has expanded into a larger two-day festival at Downtown Container Park. More than 200 bands submitted to perform for this year’s event, with 22 acts selected for the lineup including Billy Bats & The Made Men, Suburban Resistance, The X Flowers, TV Tragedy, Celebrity Stalker, The Out There, One Square Mile, Mason Zero, All Waffle Trick, Couch Surf, Sex Motel, Dammit Jim, Cougar Gold Music, The Limit Club, Vavoom, Krovak, The Rocketz, Motion Detected and more. The outdoor festival will feature live music beginning daily at 2 PM, with official late-night club shows taking place at Fat Cat inside the Grand Hotel & Casino.