“We don’t know what the future holds for Punk Rock Bowling, but we do know this scene still wants a place to gather. Riot on Fremont is about giving bands and fans a home.”
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 DIY punk festival taking over The Container Park in Downtown Las Vegas from May 22–23.
What began in 2025 as a small alternative showcase during Punk Rock Bowling weekend has evolved into a full-scale, community-driven event after the absence of Punk Rock Bowling in 2026. Founded by Crimson Riot as a way to keep the spirit of the punk weekend alive, Riot on Fremont has gained momentum among fans and bands.
Originally held at Hennessey’s Tavern in DTLV, the inaugural Riot on Fremont offered an alternative concert experience for punk fans looking for shows during the festival weekend. After strong response from attendees and interest from artists, the event has expanded into a larger two-day festival at The Container Park.
More than 200 bands submitted to perform for this year’s event, with 22 acts selected, including Billy Bats and 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 festival will feature live music daily starting at 2 p.m., with official late-night club shows taking place at Fat Cat inside The Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino.
“A lot of people were bummed to hear Punk Rock Bowling was canceled,” says Riot on Fremont co-founder Chris Reject of Crimson Riot. “For a lot of people, that weekend became a family reunion – a chance to come to Las Vegas, reconnect with friends and discover great bands. We wanted to create something that keeps that spirit alive while also building something new for the community.
“We don’t know what the future holds for Punk Rock Bowling, but we do know this scene still wants a place to gather. Riot on Fremont is about giving bands and fans a home for that weekend and hopefully growing this into something people look forward to every year.”
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