“It’s musical mayhem time for multiple maniacs in Oakland once again, and I’m proud to be hosting from the gutter for the tenth time! Mosswood Meltdown — our days to shine in the punk grime.”
— John Waters
Mosswood Meltdown 2024
Oakland’s beloved festival Mosswood Meltdown is returning July 6th and July 7th, 2024 to Mosswood Park. Today, the festival announces its full lineup, which features a very rare (and highly-anticipated!) set from The B-52s; Bay-Area mainstays Hunx and his Punx; the iconic Big Freedia; Redd Kross; Pure Hell playing their first west coast show in over 30 years; Gibby Haynes and the Paul Green Rock Academy performing songs by the Butthole Surfers; Cher Strauberry with her new project WIFEY; Bush Tetras, Hot Laundry and more. And of course, the festival would not be complete without its inimitable and esteemed host, John Waters. Waters himself will be one of the judges for the festival’s first-ever drag contest, hosted by Peaches Christ. As CBS News Bay Area praised, Mosswood Meltdown is “one of the most entertaining two-day celebrations of punk in the Bay Area.” This is a weekend not to be missed! The lineup can be found below and both general admission and VIP tickets are on sale now.
MOSSWOOD MELTDOWN 2024 LINEUP
The B-52s
The Mummies
Hunx and his Punx
Big Freedia
Redd Kross, Pure Hell
Gibby Haynes & the Paul Green Rock Academy
Egyptian Lover, Bush Tetras, Go Sailor, Pansy Division, WIFEY,
Space Lady, Sheastie Boys, Diesel Dudes, Trap Girl
Die Spitz, Non Plus Temps, Gumby’s Junk, BAUS
Hot Laundry
Peaches Christ Drag Contest