The Prodigy to headline CBGB Festival 2026 in Brooklyn, NY

The long-awaited return to the Big Apple

The international electronic scene receives one of the most impactful pieces of news of the year. The legendary British group The Prodigy has confirmed their return to New York after a 17-year absence. The iconic group will be in charge of opening the CBGB Festival 2026 with an exclusive performance scheduled for Friday, September 25, at the impressive outdoor venue Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn.

Produced by the promoter The Bowery Presents, this event marks a milestone in the North American clubbing calendar. General ticket sales began this week, triggering high demand among fans of the nineties rave sound and new generations of electronic music.

A lineup with high doses of BPM and punk attitude

To support this monumental return, the festival has brought together several of the most disruptive names on the current circuit. The Berlin duo Brutalismus 3000 will contribute their characteristic style that fuses accelerated techno, gabber, and punk aesthetics. They will be joined by performances from Sextile and Lip Critic, completing an evening that promises frenetic rhythms and unparalleled energy for the opening day.

The return of The Prodigy to New York not only celebrates their legacy but reaffirms the relevance of the rawest sounds in the contemporary scene.

— Music Journalism

The convergence between rave culture and historical legacy

The fact that a pioneering band of rave culture is headlining a festival that pays tribute to the legendary cradle of New York punk is no coincidence. The Prodigy has always navigated the intersection between electronic synthesis and rock aggression. This show in Brooklyn will not only serve as a generational bridge but will also consolidate Under the K Bridge Park as one of the most versatile spaces for high-voltage live music.

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