Holding Absence

Where to see Holding Absence in 2026

• Louder Than Life 2026 lineup →

  September 17–20, 2026 · Highland Festival Grounds, Louisville, KY

  Lineup · Friday

• Riot Fest 2026 lineup →

  September 18–20, 2026 · Douglass Park, Chicago, IL

  Lineup · Sunday

• Aftershock 2026 lineup →

  October 1–4, 2026 · Discovery Park, Sacramento, CA

  Undercard · Thursday

Who Holding Absence is

Welsh post-hardcore romantics — soaring, heart-first heaviness, every chorus written to be wept through, Cardiff sincerity at full wingspan.

post-hardcorealternative rock

Sounds like Holding Absence

Boston ManorLoathe

Also compared to Static Dress, Casey.

Also on these bills

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Past appearances

• Sonic Temple 2026 lineup →

  May 14–17, 2026 · Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH

  On the bill · Thursday · Sanctuary Stage