Fans on r/shakyknees are hyped: a recent thread (posted by u/HoleeRaviolee on 2026-02-26) asking “Who’s excited for Fontaine’s D.C.?” quickly gathered 89 upvotes and a lively comment section about Fontaines D.C. being a top reason people are buying passes for Shaky Knees.
The conversation is all about how much of a draw the Dublin-born post‑punk group is for this year’s bill. Highlights from the thread:
- u/nnya: “Them and Wolf Alice are both in my top 5 to see.”
- u/hjk814: “Me me me. Can’t wait to see them again and then Geese, Gorillaz, and Prodigy for the first time.”
- u/Upstairs-Ad-8382: “Was thinking about showing up only for Sunday, but seeing them on the lineup was the deciding point for getting the full weekend pass.”
- u/finefinally: “#1 reason i got a ticket, too!”
Other commenters called Fontaines a top‑three must‑see, shared past festival experiences (Primavera, The Eastern), and noted they were traveling from across the U.S. just to catch the set. The thread reads like a quick checklist of why the band keeps pulling festival crowds — strong live reputation, return visits from fans, and a fandom willing to travel.
We’re linking the original Reddit thread for full discussion and context; jump into the comments to see more fan reactions and travel stories. (Thread: r/shakyknees, posted by u/HoleeRaviolee.)
If you’re planning your festival weekend around a single act, Fontaines D.C. appears to be that act for a lot of attendees this year.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/ShakyKnees/comments/1rfjvre/whos_excited_for_fontaines_dc/