Battle of the Hamm's 2026 at The Aquarium in Fargo

Schedule

Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Aquarium | Fargo, ND

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The 20+ year history of Battle of the Hamm's continues on Saturday, May 23rd at The Aquarium. Find 9 new bands (to the Battle) and 1 reigning champion fight it out for 300 cans of Hamm's and the historical Hamm's championship belt. Forged in fire and soaked in beer, BotH has become one of the funnest events in Fargo-Moorhead. Stay in town a day longer this Memorial Day weekend and see some new acts ranging from pop, hip hop, hard rock, metal, punk, & more.
Tickets on sale NOW! https://holdmyticket.com/tickets/461748
Featuring (Order Will Be Randomized)
BOLDMEMBER (Reigning Champions)
ALIEM (First Show - Hard Rock)
ANTLER (Black Metal Crust ft members of Maul & Disappear Forever)
BROKEN BROADWAY DREAMS (Thirsty Post Hardcore/Metalcore/Pop Punk)
THE EMPTYS (Catchy Rock Meets Pop Rock Moments)
FRENZIED STATE (High Energy Hardcore Punk ft members of No Divinity & Maul)
POP DOVE-IT (Mongo Pushing Alternative Rock)
RAVENCROW (Mask Covered Alt Pop Rock Meets Hip Hop)
SABBATHI (First Show - Stoner Rock/Metal/Doom)
TRASH BOYARDEE (No Frills Punk Rock ft members of Pass the Flask, Mr.Meaner, & Meatshoe)
7PM Doors | 7:30PM Music (No Punk Time for Hamm's) | 21+ Event
What is Battle of the Hamm's? A battle of the bands format where all 10 bands compete for 300 cans of Hamm's & a handmade (thanks Bohmer) championship belt.
How Do You Determine a Winner? Upon entry paying patrons get an entry form to pick what artist they want to win that evening. Directly following the LAST ACT of the evening, we will announce this year's champion.
How Do You Determine Order? Artists order for the evening is randomly selected, showing no favoritism in anyone performing.
How Do I Get My Group on Hamm's for Next Year? Email us at [email protected]!
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The Aquarium, 226 Broadway, Floor 2,Fargo,ND,United States

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