Substance Festival Returns to Los Angeles and San Francisco with Diverse Lineup

The Substance Festival is back in Los Angeles and San Francisco this October, featuring a lineup of post-punk, darkwave, industrial, EBM, and synthpop acts. The Los Angeles date is set for Saturday, October 24, 2026, at The Belasco, headlined by Drab Majesty. The San Francisco leg spans four nights from October 22-30, 2026, at the Great American Music Hall, concluding with a solo performance by Cold Cave's Wesley Eisold.