RATFEST RETURNS

On May 30th, 2026, Ratfest rolls back into The Mercury Music Lounge for a full-scale descent into sound, atmosphere, and community. Ratfest isn’t just a show — it’s a transformation. The venue itself becomes something unfamiliar. Something unsettling. Something alive.

Ratfest 2 features 15 artists across two stages, spanning deathcore, death metal, and metalcore — including a stacked, eclectic lineup with multiple out-of-state acts. Every corner of the room is rebuilt with immersive Halloween-style decor, elevated lighting, and production that aims to feel far larger than the space that contains it.

Last year, Ratfest set a bar for DIY festivals in Cleveland.

This year, we’re tearing it down and rebuilding it — more bands, more production, more atmosphere, all for less money.

The festival is all ages, doors at 2PM, music starting at 3PM, and tickets are just $10 — intentionally priced so no one gets left behind.

Ratfest 2 is hosted by Lonewolf and all proceeds from the event will be donated directly to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

This festival is organized by Lonewolf as a way of giving back to the Cleveland music community — a reminder that even in the darkest rooms, something meaningful can still be built together.

Come early. Never Leave.