Darkness Day 2026

(You don’t have to, we’re not your mom, but it helps us with headcount expectations.)

Darkness Day. Our favorite day of the year. Created by the fans, curated by Surly, crafted for everyone who loves beer, metal, punk, fire, spectacle, and the occasional baby goat. We gather to celebrate the first sip of 2026 Darkness, our legendary imperial stout, along with variants, vintages, collaborations, and so much more. What started as a hearty band of craft beer diehards shivering in a parking lot is now one of America’s most beloved beer festivals. Welcome to Darkness Day.

October 3rd, 2026 – 11AM – 11PM

Event is free to attend.

Beer/TIMED TAPPINGS

Darkness plays well with others. Every year, we ask our brewers to make their own riff on our classic stout and invite our friends in the industry to collaborate as well. Throw in a couple surprises and there’s more than enough to warm even the most jaded beer geek’s heart.

We will have more information to come regarding the beer list and the timed tappings. Keep checking the website to see when we announce!

THE MUSIC LINEUP

This year’s Darkness Day music lineup is going to be something that you will talk about at 2027 Darkness. A heaping platter of punk, metal, and of course noise, all free, all Darkness Day long, headlined by Lagwagon. Let’s f*cking go.

LAGWAGON

Daikaiju

SAMIAM

SLUDGEWORTH

WHORES

BABY TYLER

BONGZILLA

PUBIC MISSLE CRISIS

WILBUR

THE EXPERIENCE

We like to make Darkness Day a full-on experience. When you’re not sampling imperial stouts or getting in the pit, you can snag vintage vinyl, art, and experience Battle Train. So. Many. Activities.