FOREIGN DISSENT

Orlando’s all-foreign punk music festival,
held every October

FOREIGN DISSENT

Orlando’s all-foreign punk music festival, held every October

🥳HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!🥳
Foreign Dissent 10 is October 20, 2025 at Will’s Pub

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Foreign Dissent By The Numbers

9 Years

9 Years

of Foreign Dissent

60 Bands

60 Bands

have been on stage

19 Countries

19 Countries

have been represented

Latest News From Foreign Dissent

Press Coverage of Foreign Dissent

Foreign Dissent Festival To Celebrate Tenth Anniversary In Orlando, FL

The Foreign Dissent Festival returns for its milestone 10th anniversary, continuing its tradition of bringing punk bands from outside the US to Orlando, Florida for one special night. – The Punk Site, October 7, 2025
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Foreign Dissent celebrating 10 years of punk at Will’s Pub, October 20

Foreign Dissent will mark its tenth anniversary at Will’s Pub in Orlando on Monday, October 20, turning into a global punk showcase. – The Orlando Shine, September 15, 2025
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Hear the sounds of punk from around the world at Foreign Dissent 9 in Orlando

In just a few short days, punk bands from across the world descend on the City Beautiful for Foreign Dissent, Orlando’s yearly International Punk Rock Party. – Orlando Weekly, October 16, 2024
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Foreign Dissent brings a planet of punk to Orlando

Regardless of borders, nationality or language, music speaks a universal tongue — defying odds and transforming lives. These are the foundational truths that ground Foreign Dissent, Florida’s all-international punk music festival, held every October in Orlando. – Orlando Weekly, October 18, 2023
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Foreign bands find common ground at Will’s Pub music festival

Regardless of your thoughts on the music itself, it’s undeniable that punk rock is a scene made up of inventive, resourceful people — masters of DIY. – The Community Paper, October 25, 2022
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Foreign Dissent gathers punk noises from around the world on one Orlando stage

Punks of the world, unite! After three reliably tragic years of pandemic postponement, Foreign Dissent, Florida’s only all-foreign punk music festival, is back. – Orlando Weekly, October 19, 2022
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Women completely owned Foreign Dissent

From the outset, Foreign Dissent began unique by its very concept. But through conviction and work, it’s become a distinguished gathering with a fellowship, ethos and gravity of its own. For an ever-shuffling roster that’s plucked from the obscure punk depths of all corners of the globe, that’s a tall accomplishment. – Orlando Weekly, October 30, 2019
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