Waukegan Slime Fest | October 17, 2026

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Waukegan’s ArtPark will be taken over for Waukegan Slime Fest, a full night of DIY hardcore featuring 11 bands across the evening.
This one is built for anyone who likes their shows loud, sweaty, and chaotic. Bring your friends, bring your energy, and get ready to spend the night supporting the local hardcore scene.
Guard Dawg (Chicago | Hardcore)
instagram.com/guarddawgchihc

Know Pain (Chicago | Hardcore)
instagram.com/knowpainhc
knowpainhc.bigcartel.com
Backstabber (Milwaukee | Straight Edge Metallic Hardcore)
https://www.instagram.com/backstabber414

Spit Teeth (Chicagoland | Heavyweight HXC)
instagram.com/spit_teeth_il
youtube.com/@SpitTeeth
Buddsrevolver (Sluge)
instagram.com/buddsrevolver
Mictlan (Chicago | Hardcore)
https://www.instagram.com/mictlanhc
https://www.youtube.com/@Mictlan-HC

Where I Stand (815 | Fight Music)
instagram.com/whereistand815

Constant Pain (Chicago | Punk Hardcore)
constantpain666.bandcamp.com
instagram.com/constantpain666
Motion Light (Racine | Emo Hardcore)
motionlight.bandcamp.com/album/demo
instagram.com/motion_light_band
facebook.com/MotionLightMusic

Shrivel (815 | Hard Mosh)
https://www.youtube.com/@shrivel815

SVNTN (Chicago | Death-Metalcore)
instagram.com/svntn17seventeen
facebook.com/svntn17svntn

Bring some cash with you for band merch. Pick up a shirt, support the bands directly, and take something home from the night.
Waukegan Slime Fest
Saturday, October 17, 2026
5:00–10:00 PM
ArtPark
14 S Genesee St
Waukegan, IL 60085
See you in the pit.
Poster: Jayden Boggs @righteousjamsin2003