Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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Tickets: https://saddest.day

The Road to Saddest Day begins here.

In the first episode, Jacob Bannon and Nate Newton of Converge sit down with Josh Smith of The Bowery Presents to talk about the history of Saddest Day, its roots in the New England music community, and why the event is returning in 2026.

They discuss the original Saddest Day, finding a home at Roadrunner Boston, and building an event that goes beyond a traditional festival. From the lineup and two distinct Converge performances to live art, vendors, nonprofits, and the importance of creating a community-focused experience, this conversation explores the ideas behind Saddest Day and what they hope to create together on December 12 and 13, 2026.

Road to Saddest Day is an ongoing series of conversations with the artists and people taking part in Saddest Day 2026.

Saddest Day 2026
December 12 & 13, 2026
Roadrunner Boston
3PM Doors. All Ages. No Barrier. No Overlapping Sets.

Sat. Dec 12, 2026
TBA Special Guest
Converge
TBA Special Guest
Cave In
Emma Ruth Rundle
Pig Pen
Deaf Club
Final Gasp

Sun. Dec 13, 2026
Converge "25th Anniversary Jane Doe Set"
Chat Pile
Baroness
Agriculture
Reversal Of Man
Habak
Fuming Mouth

Live art creation & exhibit w/ Jacob Bannon, Nightswim Project, Thomas Hooper, John Baizley, Marald Van Haasteren, Jay Weinberg, + more.

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Follow Saddest Day Fest:
Instagram: instagram.com/saddestdayfest

Follow Converge:
Site: convergecult.com
Instagram: instagram.com/converge
Facebook: facebook.com/converge
YouTube: youtube.com/@ConvergeOfficial

Follow J. Bannon:
Instagram: instagram.com/jbannon
Facebook: facebook.com/jbannon
Substack: jacobbannon.substack.com

Closing Read by Mike McKenzie: https://linktr.ee/nightedthrone