Fans pivot from 2026 lineup chatter to a 2027 wishlist
A recent thread on r/shakyknees encouraged fans to “chill” about 2026 lineup speculation — and instead flip the script into early 2027 headliner wishlists. The original poster pushed for a lighter, more playful take on festival conversation: no leaks, just dreams.
- Robert Smith/The Cure as a surprise cool-aunt headliner — yes, the fantasy of Robert Smith buying you a beer made the rounds.
- Legacy hologram moments: fans floated a Prince hologram duetting with a Tupac hologram as a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.
- 2000s callbacks and cameo chaos: one commenter joked about Cory Feldman bringing out Fred Durst — the kind of unpredictable guest moment festival Twitter/Reddit eats up.
- Festival logistics love: not every idea was an artist — merch changes (more merch blankets beyond the first hour) also made the wishlist.
It’s a reminder that the festival community loves both serious lineup wishlists and the outrageous, meme-ready ideas that keep the rumor mill spinning. Shaky Knees has historically skewed indie/alt-rock, but fans clearly want a mix of nostalgia, spectacle, and practical fixes.
Official lineup announcements are still the gold standard — but for now, the community’s 2027 wishlist is a fun barometer of what fans want: bigger surprises, bold legacy moments, and fewer merch FOMO moments. We’ll be watching the rumor streams and the official channels as the festival calendar turns.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/ShakyKnees/comments/1nx02hq/someone_said_we_need_to_chill/