Strokes, Gorillaz Lead Shaky Knees 2026 Lineup
The Strokes and Gorillaz will headline the 2026 edition of Shaky Knees, the Atlanta music festival confirmed this week. The event runs September 18-20 at Piedmont Park.
Twenty One Pilots rounds out the top tier of performers. Beyond the marquee names, organizers revealed a deep bill that spans multiple genres and generational appeal.
Festival newcomers include Violet Grohl, making her first Shaky Knees appearance. Pavement reunites for the festival after previous absences. Pierce the Veil ascends to headliner status following their rise as arena-level acts.
The roster expands further with rock and alternative acts like Turnstile, Modest Mouse, Fontaines D.C., Japanese Breakfast, and Jimmy Eat World. Hip-hop presence comes courtesy of Wu-Tang Clan. Electronic and experimental sounds arrive via the Prodigy, Blood Orange, and Psychedelic Porn Crumpets. Indie rock survivors Geese and the Rapture also made the cut.
Ticket sales begin Thursday, Feb. 26. An Ultimate tier package includes field-level stage access, golf cart rides throughout the venue, and complimentary meals all day.
Last year's Shaky Knees featured blink-182, Deftones, and My Chemical Romance as headliners.
Sarah Mitchell is a music journalist covering breaking news across all genres. She previously reported for regional newspapers before joining the SongLyrics team.