Acoustic Emo Night Huntington Beach | It Was Never A Phase Fest Pre-Party

The Official Pre-Party Starts Here

Before It Was Never A Phase Fest takes over, we're kicking things off the right way — unplugged and intimate. Join us at Cruisers Huntington Beach on June 5th for an acoustic emo night that sets the tone for the whole weekend. Live performance by Mike Goodrick, free entry, and a room full of people who still know every word.

This isn't background music. This is the emo experience stripped down to its core.

What to Expect

-Live acoustic performance by Mike Goodrick

-Emo and pop-punk anthems performed unplugged

-A laid-back but emotionally charged atmosphere

-The perfect warm-up for It Was Never A Phase Fest

-Free admission — no tickets, no barriers, just show up

-8–11 PM set, great sound

Location

Cruisers

Huntington Beach, CA Right in the heart of HB — easy to find, worth the drive.

Tickets & Entry

This event is FREE to attend.

No ticket purchase required — RSVP to save your spot and let us know you're coming.

Who This Is For

You grew up on Dashboard Confessional, Taking Back Sunday, and late nights that felt like movie scenes. You never actually left the emo phase — you just got better at explaining it.

This pre-party is for the elder emos, the pop-punk lifers, and anyone counting down the days to It Was Never A Phase Fest. Come early. Stay late. Feel everything.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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