April 18, 2026: Never Early Fest 2026

The next Never Early Fest delivers an all-day, two-stage blast of ska, punk, hardcore, and alternative energy, anchored by legendary headliners The Toasters and Pilfers, alongside a stacked lineup of regional and touring favorites. The main stage brings the heat with Kings of the Wild Things, Stacked Like Pancakes, STMNTS, Another Body, Cheer Up Dusty, Card Reader, and Spilt Milk, while the patio side stage keeps things ripping all day with Short Fictions, AITA, Letterbox, Not Now, Billy Rooster, American Television, SLACKRR, TWENTY TWO, and Music School. 

Event is at The Recher: 512 York Rd, Towson, MD 

From first band to last note, Never Early Fest is built for nonstop movement, big hooks, and the kind of sweaty, communal chaos that defines a proper DIY festival.

Tix on sale HERE   

MAIN STAGE

• THE TOASTERS - 9:30-10:30 PM

• Pilfers - 8:05-8:45 PM
• Kings of the Wild Things - 6:55-7:30 PM
• Stacked Like Pancakes - 5:55-6:25 PM
• STMNTS - 4:55-5:25 PM
• Another Body > 3:55-4:25 PM
• Cheer Up Dusty > 2:55-3:25 PM
• Card Reader > 1:55-2:25 PM
• Spilt Milk > 12:55-1:25 PM

PATIO SIDE STAGE SCHEDULE: 

• Short fictions > 8:45-9:30 PM
• AITA > 7:30-8:05 PM
• Letterbox > 5:25-6:55 PM
• Not Now > 4:25-5:55 PM
• Billy Rooster > 3:25-4:55 PM
• American Television > 2:25-3:55 PM
• SLACKRR > 1:25-2:55 PM
• TWENTY TWO > 12:25-1:55 PM
• Music School > 12:30-12:55 PM