Gelli Haha – The Cosmic Clash

Live music review: Day one at Kilby Block Party 2026 featured Turnstile with up and coming acts

May 17, 2026 Greg Ackerman 658 Views art rock, concert review, Die Spitz, garage rock, Gelli Haha, grunge rock, hardcore, indie rock, Kevin Morby, Kilby Block Party, Kilby Court, live music, music festival, Newdad, punk rock, Review, rock n roll, shoegaze, Sports, Turnstile

It was a picture perfect day in Salt Lake City at the Utah State Fairplex on Friday as Kilby Block Party geared up for its seventh edition of the mid-tier sized music festival with a lineup heavy on up and coming acts. Ireland’s Newdad, Austin’s Die Spitz and L.A. via Boise artist, Gelli Haha all turned in impressive performances as the schedule moved towards red-hot, melodic hardcore rock band Turnstile’s incredible main stage set to close night one of KBP. Fans enjoyed a silent disco featuring local DJs, art installations and came dressed for fun.

Greg Ackerman Live Music Preview

Live music preview: Six bands to see at Kilby Block Party 2026

May 6, 2026 Greg Ackerman 1351 Views American Football, Automatic, Ben Kweller, Die Spitz, festival preview, Gelli Haha, Granddaddy, hardcore, Hayley Williams, indie rock, KBP, Kilby Block Party, live music, Lorde, metal, music festival, pop music, post-punk, preview, punk rock, rock n roll, Salt Lake City, This is Lorelei, Turnstile

Utah’s most exciting music festival, Kilby Block Party is entering its seventh year in 2026 with its most ambitious lineup to date. The fest runs May 15-17 at Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City. It feels like this unassuming fest which began on a closed-off road behind Kilby Court, the beloved DIY venue it’s named for has become something else entirely with a lineup featuring a pop star (Lorde), a rocker turned pop star (Hayley Williams) and a melodic hardcore act (Turnstile) which shows just how far this independent music fest has come in a relatively short time. Rather than focus on the obvious headlining sets to profile, we’ve selected seven bands to see at KBP 2026. Before we dive in, fans should know some ticket options are already sold-out or nearing sold-out. If you’re considering attending, grab tickets here.