Get ready, pop-punk fans — one of the biggest music festivals in the region is back and louder than ever. The Four Chord Music Festival is returning to its home turf at EQT Park in Washington, PA, and this year’s lineup is nothing short of legendary. Set for September 13 and 14, 2025, the two-day fest is shaping up to be one of the biggest punk and alternative music events on the East Coast.
This year marks the 11th annual edition of Four Chord Music Fest, and they’re swinging for the fences. After last year’s brief detour to the Carrie Furnaces in Homestead, the festival is back at the baseball stadium home of the Washington Wild Things — and they’ve brought the heavy hitters with them.
Blink-182 Headlines Night One
If you’ve ever owned a skateboard, a pair of Dickies shorts, or shouted “What’s My Age Again?” at the top of your lungs, you’ll want to circle this date on your calendar. Blink-182 is officially headlining the first night of Four Chord Fest 11. It’s been a long time coming — the band was originally slated to headline the festival in 2020, but the COVID pandemic had other plans.
Joining Blink on night one is none other than Jimmy Eat World, the emo-pop heroes behind “The Middle” and “Sweetness”. These two alone could fill an arena, but that’s just the start. Saturday’s lineup also includes:
- Hot Mulligan
- Bowling for Soup
- State Champs
- Set Your Goals
- Knuckle Puck
- Home Grown
- Eternal Boy (the festival’s founder Rishi Bahl’s band!)
- Driveways
- Charly Bliss
- Patent Pending
- Keep Flying
- Boy in Blue Stripes
Basically, if you’ve ever made a summer playlist called Pop Punk Forever, half of it is playing Saturday night.
Night Two: Punk Legends Take Over
The energy doesn’t slow down on night two. Sunday’s headliners bring a darker, gothic-punk edge to the mix, with AFI and the iconic Jawbreaker taking the stage. Jawbreaker hasn’t played in Pittsburgh since their 2017 reunion, and before that, you’d have to go back to the ’90s — so this is a rare chance to catch one of the most influential punk bands of the era.
Night two’s lineup also includes:
- Alkaline Trio
- Say Anything
- Face to Face
- The Wonder Years
- Drug Church
- Punchline (Pittsburgh legends!)
- Koyo
- DeathbyRomy
- Sincere Engineer
- Like Roses
- Runt
- Mallory Run
This lineup is a who’s who of modern and classic punk rock — with plenty of local bands getting a spotlight alongside national names.
Tickets, VIP Packages & More
If you’re looking to grab tickets, don’t wait. Early Bird GA, VIP, and Deluxe VIP passes are on sale now at fourchordmusicfestival.com. Full general ticket sales go live at 11 a.m. this Friday.
There’s also a new layaway payment option this year to make things easier for fans who want to lock in their tickets without emptying their wallets all at once. Whether you want to rage in the pit, chill in VIP, or get the full backstage treatment with Deluxe VIP, there’s a package for every kind of fan.
Festival founder and local musician Rishi Bahl (of Eternal Boy) said it best:
“We’ve worked hard to make this year’s festival something special — not only with this incredible lineup but by making it more accessible for our fans than ever before. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone at EQT Park.”
Why We’re Excited at Tone Tailors
At Tone Tailors, we love a good punk rock show almost as much as we love talking about tone. These are the bands that shaped the soundtracks of our lives — and let’s be honest, there’s nothing like hearing a cranked-up Telecaster or overdriven Marshall stack live in a stadium full of people singing every word.
If this lineup has you feeling inspired to dust off your guitar, upgrade your rig, or finally learn that Jimmy Eat World song the right way, stop in and see us at our shop in Rock Lititz. Whether you’re heading to the festival or jamming at home, we’ve got the gear and the team to help you sound your best.
Quick Festival Details:
- Dates: September 13-14, 2025
- Location: EQT Park, Washington, PA (Home of the Washington Wild Things)
- Headliners: Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, AFI, Jawbreaker
- Tickets: Available now at fourchordmusicfestival.com
See you in the pit. 👊
