_{By Zach Collier
Photos By Nicholas Ioan Lazaroae}

Kilby Block Party is back and the lineup is stacked. S&S Presents has unveiled the official roster for KBP 7, and trust us, it’s giving “best weekend of the year” energy already.

This year’s fest hits the Utah State Fairpark from Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17, and the headliners alone are enough to make a grown man swoon (he’s me) – Lorde, The xx, Turnstile, and Hayley Williams are topping a bill of 70 artists.

Even with all that star power (and a killer mix of legends, cult favorites, and fast-rising newcomers), Kilby somehow continues its reign as one of the most affordable festivals in the country. And the praise keeps rolling in. Last year’s edition was hailed by Paper Magazine as “the ultimate indie musicscape of your dreams,” by The Needle Drop as “an indie fan’s dream fest,” and even “the best festival experience I’ve ever had” by Paste Magazine. Not bad for year six.

3-Day Passes are on sale now at KilbyBlockParty.com. Passes start at $249, with payment plans kicking off at just $49 down. All prices are truly all-in this year, meaning no surprise fees at checkout (a holiday miracle in itself). Tier 1 pricing is available only until November 26.

KBP 7 is also leveling up the festival grounds again. Expect a bigger footprint at the Fairpark, the return of the Days of ’47 Arena as an intimate stage, smarter stage placement to curb audio bleed, more hangout and dance space, and plenty of free water stations. And say hello to Kilby Club VIP (formerly VIP+) which now comes with center-stage viewing and a backstage lounge worthy of its new name.

Between sets, fans can refuel with some of the city’s best food and drink while soaking up those unreal views of the Wasatch mountains. And when the sun sets on the main stage, the energy spills into after-shows across the city at Urban Lounge, Metro Music Hall, and of course the cozy, legendary Kilby Court.

What started in 2019 as a modest birthday bash for SLC’s beloved all-ages venue has now grown into one of the premier indie destination festivals in the world, drawing more than 25,000 fans a day. Make sure to follow Kilby Block Party on Instagram for more information.

You can listen to “Red Couch” – the latest single from KBP participants and Utah locals The Kilans – below.