About this Event
859 FEST is a two-day punk, emo, & hardcore festival happening
May 8–9, 2026 at Al’s Bar in Lexington, KY.
Friday (May 8) focuses on heavy music including hardcore & metal.
Saturday (May 9) shifts toward punk & emo.
Presented by Transcendental Revolution (an independent record label out of Lexington, KY), 859 FEST highlights local & regional bands alongside select touring acts, with an emphasis on DIY ethics, community, & supporting independent music. The fest is rooted in Kentucky’s underground scene.
Doors open at 6:00 PM each night.
All shows take place indoors at Al’s Bar.
Come support independent music, discover new bands, & be part of something built for the scene by the scene.
Performing Friday: Suffocate Faster, Buried Truth, Retribution, Strafe, Pariah, Scuffed, & Kindergarten Fight Club
Performing Saturday: The Raging Nathans, Small Steps, '97 Flood, BODAGGIT, U.S. Daggers, Calvary, & Foolsmate.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Al's Bar, 601 North Limestone, Lexington, United States
USD 20.00 to USD 35.00
