The West Coast Punk Rock Scene: 2025 Edition

By WormWest

Alt text: Crowd at a high-energy West Coast punk rock show, 2025

Scene Overview

The West Coast punk scene is alive and thriving in 2025, with legendary acts, up-and-comers, and a slew of festivals and events. From the iconic streets of Los Angeles and Orange County to the Bay Area, punk is woven into the fabric of the West.

Featured Artists

• Youth Brigade – Still tearing up stages, recently headlined Punk Rock Bowling 2025.
• The Interrupters – Blending ska and punk, major players at this year’s festivals.
• FLAG – OGs of the scene, still delivering classic SoCal punk energy.
• FIDLAR, The Bouncing Souls, Surfbort – Representing the new and the legendary.
• Bad Nerves, Power Trip, The Adicts – Bringing global punk vibes to the West Coast stage.

Major Events & Festivals

• Punk Rock Bowling 2025 – Over 100 bands, club shows, pool parties, and art exhibitions in Las Vegas and LA.
• Vans Warped Tour 2025 – Returns to Long Beach, CA, with a stacked lineup.
• Punk OC: From the Streets to Suburbia – Fullerton Museum Center hosts a deep dive into OC’s punk roots.
• Punk Rock Museum Anniversary Show – LA’s Punk Rock Museum celebrates with a parking lot show and panel.

Exclusive Interviews

• SoCal Punk Documentary – LA Times spotlights the O.C. scene and its key players.
• Chris Estrada Interview – Dying Scene interviews comedian Chris Estrada about growing up punk in South Central LA.
• Shawn Stern (Youth Brigade) Interview – Goldmine Magazine chats with the founder of Punk Rock Bowling.

Punk Merch Stores

• Punk Rock Bowling Official Merch – Festival shirts, vinyl, and more.
• Rock Cellar Magazine – Music news and punk-inspired gear.
• Vans – The classic punk footwear and apparel, still a scene staple.

Stay Connected

For the latest on West Coast punk, follow local Facebook groups, subscribe to Rock Cellar Magazine, and check out community boards at your favorite venues.