Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival has become an annual gathering of the punk rock "tribes," to celebrate the music and ideas that have transformed our community over the years. We work hard every year to bring you the best in old-school punk rock while scouring the globe to present interesting new and up and coming punk artists.

Schedule of Events

May 26, 2023

8pm: PRB Kickoff - Late Night Club Shows

Our late night club shows have become an integral part of PRB’s far reaching musical program continuing the festival stages classic old school and up and coming artists in smaller, intimate settings. Kicking off Friday night and after the festival through Monday, PRB spills out into 5 Downtown Vegas venues showcasing top musical acts.

The late night shows and after parties have become an intimate experience with fans and bands at the premier Downtown Las Vegas clubs. Featuring over 100 bands over 5 nights, past artists have included Killing Joke, Ministry, Television, Cocksparrer, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Pennywise, Murder City Devils and more.

Venues include
Citrus Deck at the Downtown Grand
Fremont Country Club
Backstage Bar & Billiards
Place on 7th
The Usual Place

May 27, 2023

11am: Bowling Tournament at Sams Town and Gold Coast Bowling Centers

126 teams of 4 will bowl 3 games each. The top 32 teams with the highest 3 game total score will advance to the Playoff Rounds on Sunday morning.

Shuttle buses will be provided for all bowlers from The Golden Nugget to and from the bowling centers 10:00am (details below in the Shuttle Bus section)

11am-1pm: Pool Party

The pool parties are FREE to everyone, HOWEVER the pool area has a limited capacity which will be controlled by hotel staff.

If you book a room at the Downtown Grand through the PRB website, you will receive TWO wristbands at check-in (per room, not per guest). A wristband gives you early priority entrance to the pool parties from 9 – 11am only, after that entry will be at a first come, first serve.

There are no extra wristbands available for anyone and they are not for sale.

If you book a DTG room through the hotel or any other service besides directly with PRB, please to talk to the hotel about if they will provide wristbands.

*Pool Parties are 18 and over! (Sorry kids)

1pm-10pm: Outdoor Festival

10:30pm-2:30am: Late Night Club Shows

Our late night club shows have become an integral part of PRB’s far reaching musical program continuing the festival stages classic old school and up and coming artists in smaller, intimate settings. Kicking off Friday night and after the festival through Monday, PRB spills out into 5 Downtown Vegas venues showcasing top musical acts.

The late night shows and after parties have become an intimate experience with fans and bands at the premier Downtown Las Vegas clubs. Featuring over 100 bands over 5 nights, past artists have included Killing Joke, Ministry, Television, Cocksparrer, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Pennywise, Murder City Devils and more.

Venues include
Citrus Deck at the Downtown Grand
Fremont Country Club
Backstage Bar & Billiards
Place on 7th
The Usual Place

May 28, 2023

11am: Bowling Tournament at Sams Town

Round One Playoffs: Top 32 teams will bowl head to head elimination rounds in 1 squad of 32 teams each (the top 16 teams this year will automatically be eligible for prize money!)

Round Two Playoffs: 16 winners of Round One will bowl head to head elimination rounds.

Round Three Playoffs: 8 winners of Round Two will bowl head to head elimination rounds to determine the Final Four

Round Four Playoffs: Final 4 teams will bowl for 1st and 2nd to go head to head in round 5. 3rd and 4th place will be determined by points in this round of the 23rd Annual Punk Rock Bowling Tournament

Round Five Playoffs: Final 2 teams will bowl for 1st and 2nd place of the 23rd Annual Punk Rock Bowling Tournament

11am-1pm: Pool Party

The pool parties are FREE to everyone, HOWEVER the pool area has a limited capacity which will be controlled by hotel staff.

If you book a room at the Downtown Grand through the PRB website, you will receive TWO wristbands at check-in (per room, not per guest). A wristband gives you early priority entrance to the pool parties from 9 – 11am only, after that entry will be at a first come, first serve.

There are no extra wristbands available for anyone and they are not for sale.

If you book a DTG room through the hotel or any other service besides directly with PRB, please to talk to the hotel about if they will provide wristbands.

*Pool Parties are 18 and over! (Sorry kids)

1pm-10pm: Outdoor Festival

10:30pm-2:30am: Late Night Club Shows

Our late night club shows have become an integral part of PRB’s far reaching musical program continuing the festival stages classic old school and up and coming artists in smaller, intimate settings. Kicking off Friday night and after the festival through Monday, PRB spills out into 5 Downtown Vegas venues showcasing top musical acts.

The late night shows and after parties have become an intimate experience with fans and bands at the premier Downtown Las Vegas clubs. Featuring over 100 bands over 5 nights, past artists have included Killing Joke, Ministry, Television, Cocksparrer, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Pennywise, Murder City Devils and more.

Venues include
Citrus Deck at the Downtown Grand
Fremont Country Club
Backstage Bar & Billiards
Place on 7th
The Usual Place

May 29, 2023

11am-1pm: Pool Party

The pool parties are FREE to everyone, HOWEVER the pool area has a limited capacity which will be controlled by hotel staff.

If you book a room at the Downtown Grand through the PRB website, you will receive TWO wristbands at check-in (per room, not per guest). A wristband gives you early priority entrance to the pool parties from 9 – 11am only, after that entry will be at a first come, first serve.

There are no extra wristbands available for anyone and they are not for sale.

If you book a DTG room through the hotel or any other service besides directly with PRB, please to talk to the hotel about if they will provide wristbands.

*Pool Parties are 18 and over! (Sorry kids)

1pm-10pm: Outdoor Festival

10:30pm-2:00am: Late Night Club Shows

Our late night club shows have become an integral part of PRB’s far reaching musical program continuing the festival stages classic old school and up and coming artists in smaller, intimate settings. Kicking off Friday night and after the festival through Monday, PRB spills out into 5 Downtown Vegas venues showcasing top musical acts.

The late night shows and after parties have become an intimate experience with fans and bands at the premier Downtown Las Vegas clubs. Featuring over 100 bands over 5 nights, past artists have included Killing Joke, Ministry, Television, Cocksparrer, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Pennywise, Murder City Devils and more.

Venues include
Citrus Deck at the Downtown Grand
Fremont Country Club
Backstage Bar & Billiards
Place on 7th
The Usual Place

Date: May 26-29, 2023

Locations: Various Venues in Las Veges

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