Outside
Hairball
80's Hair-Metal
7:30 PM
Hairball is a full-blown arena rock show. Pyro, costume changes, and tributes to Van Halen, KISS, Mötley Crüe, Queen, and Journey. Over two decades on the road and still loud.
★ ★ The Music You Love. Played Live Again. ★ ★
★ A Tribute Band Music Festival ★
Saturday August 1st, 2026
Six Bands. Two Stages. One Ticket.
My Favorite Bands brings six tribute acts to downtown Greeley on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Sets alternate between 9th St. Plaza and Moxi Theater. Gates open at 2 PM, and Go-Cup beverage service runs until 10 PM.
At 10 PM, choose between two official after parties, both included with your festival ticket: Open Fire at Moxi Theater or Totally 80's at The Box.
Before, between, and after the sets, visit nearby downtown bars, restaurants, and attractions:
Presented by BandWagon Magazine, Downtown Greeley, Moxi Theater, Mighty Fine Productions, ALLO Fiber, and our sponsors.
Since 2009
My Favorite Bands began in Greeley in 2009, when Damon Smith brought local musicians together to perform as the artists they loved, from the look to the hits and deeper cuts. In 2026, the festival returns downtown with six acts on two alternating stages.
Read the festival story in NOCO StyleEvery act is a tribute to the legends.
Outside
80's Hair-Metal
7:30 PM
Hairball is a full-blown arena rock show. Pyro, costume changes, and tributes to Van Halen, KISS, Mötley Crüe, Queen, and Journey. Over two decades on the road and still loud.
Outside
Fleetwood Mac
3:00 PM
Rumours plays Fleetwood Mac's hits and harmonies on the outdoor Plaza stage.
Outside
Black Sabbath
5:00 PM
Draghoria plays the heavy riffs of Black Sabbath on the outdoor Plaza stage.
Inside
The Cars
4:00 PM
Double Life plays the new-wave hooks and synth-driven hits of The Cars inside Moxi Theater.
Inside
ChatPPG: Tribute to Robotics
6:00 PM
Peter, Paul, and Gary present ChatPPG, a tribute to robotics, inside Moxi Theater.
Inside
80's Hair Metal
10:00 PM
Open Fire plays 80s hair metal inside Moxi Theater at 10 PM.
One ticket. Two alternating stages. Choose your official after party at 10 PM.
A tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Outside StageA tribute to The Cars
Inside StageA tribute to Black Sabbath
Outside StageChatPPG: Tribute to Robotics
Inside StageThe Ultimate 80's Rock Experience
Outside StageTwo-seat and four-seat tables are available for each indoor set. A reservation guarantees your table for the selected set only.
Table reservations do not include festival admission. Every person at the table must also have a separately purchased My Favorite Bands festival ticket.
Reserve a Moxi TableStreet parking and the lots surrounding the festival are free on weekends.
Your festival ticket covers the outdoor 9th St. Plaza stage and the indoor Moxi Theater stage.
The two festival stages alternate from 3 PM through Hairball, so you can catch every band.
Open Fire starts at Moxi while Totally 80's starts at The Box, 822 9th St. Both are official after parties included with your festival ticket. The Box is nearby and is not marked on this map.
Both festival stages are centered at 802 9th St. The 10 PM after party is nearby at The Box, 822 9th St.
9th St. Plaza
Open-air main stage. Hairball plays at 7:30 PM.
Moxi Theater
Climate-controlled indoor stage with sets at 4 PM, 6 PM, and 10 PM.
802 9th St, Greeley, CO 80631
Open in MapsGo-Cup beverage service runs from 2 PM to 10 PM within the designated downtown district.
Local food vendors on site. Full bar at Moxi and outdoor bar at the Plaza.
Both festival stages are all ages. Bar areas require valid ID.
Once we sell out, we sell out. Don't wait.
Start at 802 9th St in downtown Greeley. The outdoor Plaza and indoor Moxi stages are steps apart. View the festival map above.
Open in MapsStreet parking and the lots surrounding the festival are free on weekends. Follow posted signs.
View the official downtown parking guideNeed current details about accessibility, bags, payments, refunds, wristband pickup, rideshare, or another event-day question?
Email BandWagon PresentsRe-entry is allowed all day with your wristband.
Show your wristband for festival-day access at these downtown Greeley partners:
Show your wristband at the door.
We're looking for event staff and stage hands. Sign up to work My Favorite Bands.
Apply NowGeneral admission is $39.50. Standing Room VIP is $100. Lawn Chair VIP, reserved outdoor seating, is sold out. Two-seat and four-seat Moxi table reservations start at $20 and are sold separately from festival admission. Tickets and table reservations are on sale now on TIXR.
Yes, if tickets remain. Cards are accepted at the Plaza ticket booth. Buying online before you arrive is recommended for the fastest entry and to avoid a sellout. The ticket price is the same online and at the gate.
Yes. My Favorite Bands is a ticketed festival. A festival ticket is required inside the marked 9th St. Plaza and Moxi Theater festival grounds. Nearby downtown businesses outside the checkpoints, including Rio Grande, Patrick's, and 477 Distilling, remain open normally and do not require a festival ticket.
TIXR sends tickets to the email address used at checkout. Contest winners receive tickets at the email address submitted to the promoter, not at box office pickup. Check your spam or junk folder, then email info@bandwagonpresents.com if they are missing.
Six tribute acts: Hairball (80s hair-metal headliner), Rumours (Fleetwood Mac), Draghoria (Black Sabbath), Double Life (The Cars), Peter, Paul, and Gary (ChatPPG), and Open Fire (80s hair-metal).
Hairball headlines the outdoor stage at 9th St. Plaza at 7:30 PM.
Gates open at 2:00 PM. The first band, Rumours, hits the outdoor stage at 3:00 PM.
Yes. One festival ticket covers general admission to the outdoor 9th St. Plaza stage and the indoor Moxi Theater stage. Sets alternate from 3:00 PM through Hairball, so you can catch every festival band. Reserved seating at Moxi is optional and sold separately.
Two-seat and four-seat tables are available for each indoor set. A table reservation guarantees your table for the selected set only. It does not include festival admission. Every person at the table must also have a separately purchased My Favorite Bands festival ticket.
General admission is standing room only, and there are no bleachers. Lawn and camping chairs are not permitted. A small collapsible medical stool is permitted. A first-come, first-served ADA seating area is available, and nearby plaza patios and restaurants also have seating.
Lawn Chair VIP allows chair seating in the reserved outdoor VIP area and includes two drinks at the Kress VIP Bar. This ticket type is sold out.
At 10:00 PM, choose one of two official after parties: Open Fire at Moxi Theater or Totally 80's at The Box, 822 9th St. Both are included with your festival ticket and happen at the same time.
Both festival stages are centered at 802 9th St in downtown Greeley: the outdoor 9th St. Plaza stage and the indoor Moxi Theater. The Box is nearby at 822 9th St.
Yes. Both festival stages are all ages. Bar areas require valid ID and are restricted to guests 21 and older.
Go-Cup beverage service runs from 2 PM to 10 PM. Alcohol service is 21+ with valid ID. Buy from a participating downtown business and carry drinks only in an approved Go-Cup container within the designated district. No outside alcohol. One drink may be served per wristband at a time.
Yes. Re-entry is allowed all day with your wristband.
No weapons, lawn or camping chairs, coolers, outside food or drink, glass containers, drones, or pets. Small collapsible medical stools are permitted. Service animals are welcome.
Your wristband unlocks exclusive access at downtown Greeley partners including Smokin' Dave's BBQ, Stella's Pinball Arcade and Lounge (Boss Burgers), Spotlight Cafe and Creamery, and more.
Street parking and the lots surrounding the festival are free on weekends. Follow posted signs and view the official downtown parking guide.
Moxi Theater, the indoor stage, is accessible to guests with disabilities. An elevator is located just east of the front door. Tell a Moxi staff member at the top of the stairs when you arrive, or email moxitheater@gmail.com in advance for indoor-stage assistance. A first-come, first-served ADA seating area is available at the outdoor stage. For other outdoor-stage accommodations, email info@bandwagonpresents.com before the festival.
For current details about bags, accepted payment methods, refunds, wristband pickup, rideshare drop-off, or other event-day questions, email BandWagon Presents at info@bandwagonpresents.com before the festival.
Rain or shine. The Moxi Theater indoor stage runs all day regardless, and the outdoor stage has contingency plans for severe weather.
Three levels. Level 1 is $250: promo placement, stage shout-outs, and banner space. Level 2 is $850: adds your booth on 9th St. Plaza. The title level is $5,000: name the main stage after your business. Register on TIXR under Sponsor and Vendor Registration, or see myfavoritebands.org/sponsors.
We're looking for event staff and stage hands. Fill out our crew sign-up form to apply.
★ 9th St. Plaza ★
One Ticket
Two Alternating Stages
Local Food & Drinks
Great Music
All Day Long
One Ticket, Both Stages ★ Festival Stages All Ages ★ Bar Areas 21+
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Three levels. Title stage naming limited to one. When they're gone, they're gone.