GONERFEST 21 FAQ
When is Gonerfest 21?
- Gonerfest is a festival in Memphis organized by Goner Records. The festival is known for its intimate setting and cutting edge mix of bands. Bands who have played Gonerfest include Shannon & The Clams, Mudhoney, Guitar Wolf, Ty Segall, Cosmic Psychos, Thee Osees, Bill Orcutt & Chris Corsano, King Brothers, The Oh Sees, The King Khan & BBQ Show, Negative Approach, Oblivians, Compulsive Gamblers, Reatards, Amyl & The Sniffers, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Robyn Hitchcock, AWFM, Snooper, Black Lips, New Bomb Turks, Gories, Mummies, Fred & Toody Cole, Carbonas, Leather Uppers, Head, The Gizmos, X_X, Wreckless Eric, The Hipshakes, Human Eye, Sonny Vincent, Sick Thoughts, Icky Boyfriends, and tons and tons more. 20 festivals!
This year's festival will run from Thursday September 26 through Sunday September 29, 2024 in Memphis, TN.
Bands begin Thursday afternoon around 5, and run through 6PM on Sunday.
There is a Dance Party / Gonerfest Comedown later Sunday evening that has been a highlight every year and a great chance to hang out with folks without raging bands playing.
Plan on getting here early and staying til Monday if you can!
Where will Gonerfest 21 be held?
- Gonerfest will again be held at Railgarten in Midtown Memphis. This is an outside venue that has worked perfectly for us for our past two festivals. We're working on making this venue even better for Gonerfest 21.
Are There Tickets For Gonerfest 21?
- Currently there are not tickets available.
Our first batch of tickets sold out in a day.
But do not despair!
We will make the second half of the ticket available after we announce bands, probably early April.
Individual night tickets will be made available closer to the festival dates, depending on capacity.
What Bands Are Playing Gonerfest 21?
These are the bands so far:
The Rip Offs (SF, CA)
Derv Gordon & So What (UK / US)
Jon Spencer (NYC, NY)
Gee Tee (Sydney, Australia)
Etran dr L'Air (Agadez, Niger)
Angel Face (Tokyo, Japan)
Split System (Melbourne, Australia)
Cheater Slicks (Columbus, Ohio)
Schizophonics (San Diego, CA)
Bailter Space (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Michael Beach (Melbourne, Australia)
Pull Chains (Greg C & Gentleman Jesse) (Memphis / Atlanta)
Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band (Louisville, KY)
Tube Alloys (Los Angeles, CA)
Sleeveens (Nashville, TN)
Th' Losin Streaks (Sacramento, CA)
Sex Mex (San Antonio, TX)
R.F.M.C. (Sydney, Australia)
Feeling Figures (Montreal, Canada)
I Bought Tickets - Now What?
- You will get an email with a note to download tickets- this will download the ticket to your phone or computer. You can use this off your phone at the festival, or you can print off a hard copy.
There is also an Apple Wallet ticket you can download and save to your Apple Wallet.
What's This About A Livestream?
- There will be a livestream! Over the past few years we have perfected our own brand of high tech / Budget Rock livestream. It's really insane, and the best way to participate / enjoy the festival if you can't make it to Memphis!
Last year we had over1800 viewers watching for over an hour apiece, total view time was 75 days 11 hrs 15 minutes! Check out some footage of Alien Nosejob from Gonerfest 20 here!
The livestream is included in your Golden Pass!
There will also be separate livestream tickets available closer to the festival.
Is Gonerfest 21 All Ages?
- Yes! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
What Bands Are Playing Gonerfest 21?
These are the bands so far:
The Rip Offs (SF, CA)
Derv Gordon & So What (UK / US)
Jon Spencer (NYC, NY)
Gee Tee (Sydney, Australia)
Etran dr L'Air (Agadez, Niger)
Angel Face (Tokyo, Japan)
Split System (Sydney, Australia)
Cheater Slicks (Columbus, Ohio)
Schizophonics (San Diego, CA)
Bailter Space (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Michael Beach (Melbourne, Australia)
Pull Chains (Greg C & Gentleman Jesse) (Memphis / Atlanta)
Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band (Louisville, KY)
Tube Alloys (Los Angeles, CA)
Sleeveens (Nashville, TN)
Th' Losin Streaks (Sacramento, CA)
Sex Mex (San Antonio, TX)
R.F.M.C. (Sydney, Australia)
Feeling Figures (Montreal, Canada)
Where Do I Stay For Gonerfest 21?
- See our Hotels / Lodging Page for information!
What About Afterparties?
- There will be afterparties! Our curfew at Railgarten is 10:30 during the week and 11PM on weekends so there is lots of time for more revelry and more music.
That Art! Incredible!
- I know! You know who did it, right? It's Eric C @eric_c_draws is his handle, follow him on IG!
What is Gonerfest again?
- Gonerfest is Goner's premiere festival, where exciting music from Memphis and around the world collides in four days of non-stop action, drawing fans from across the US and around the globe. 25+ bands playing, with afterparties providing even more action.
Our 21th edition will have exclusive extras- if you've never been to Gonerfest, this is one not to miss. If you have been to one or more, this is one to return for!
More details coming! Thanks for investigating Gonerfest- we hope to see you in Memphis!