About the Event

Born and built in Scranton, The Scranton Punk Rock Flea Market is Northeastern Pennsylvania's premier curation of underground art, alternative culture, independent music, and DIY ethos. Beginning in 2011 as The Scranton Zine Fest with a focus on fanzines and other radical publications, The Scranton Punk Rock Flea Market has grown into the region's largest and longest independently-run markets in the Electric City scene. The event unifies artists, makers, zinesters, collectors, social advocacy organizations and small businesses from our local Northeast Pennsylvania area, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and tri-state area.

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
📍 Venue: Saint Mary's Center, 320 Mifflin Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503
🕒 Performer Load-In: 11:00 AM
🎶 Event Hours: Noon–5:00 PM
⏰ Performance Breakdown: 5:00 PM
💲 Note: This is not a paid gig, but you are more than welcome to sell merch. Please keep this in mind when applying.

Who We're Looking For

Bands and musical acts rooted in punk, alternative, and DIY culture are encouraged to apply to play the Scranton Holiday Punk Rock Flea Market.

We're bringing underground music and independent culture together for a holiday-season celebration that doesn't sound like anything you'd hear at the mall. We're looking for punk, hardcore, goth, post-punk, garage rock, metal, indie, and other alternative acts that bring personality, originality, and energy to the stage. Whether your sound is loud and abrasive, dark and atmospheric, melodic and offbeat, or somewhere in between, we want to hear it.

 

We’re Looking for Bands Who

 

• Embrace the DIY Mindset and Ethic. You write, record, book, promote, and build something of your own. Punk, hardcore, zine culture, and underground art built this event, and we’re looking for musicians who come from or sincerely respect those roots. Whether you’re playing your first shows or have been part of the scene for years, we care about your sound, your attitude, and what you bring to the community.
  
  
• Bring a Distinct Sound and a Strong Live Set. We want original music, personality, and a performance that makes people stop browsing and pay attention. A few thoughtfully chosen covers can be fun, especially for Halloween, but we want to hear what makes your band yours. Send recordings that represent your current sound and live footage if you have it. Professional production isn’t required, just a clear sense of what you do.
  
  
• Respect the Space, the Schedule, and Each Other. That means arriving on time for load-in and soundcheck, communicating your equipment needs, following set lengths and changeover times, and treating fellow bands, vendors, volunteers, and attendees with basic decency. Help keep performance areas and walkways clear, and work with the organizers to keep the day running smoothly. We are a community event first. No racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or hate symbols onstage, on merchandise, or otherwise.
  
  
• Help Us Hear You and Find Your Work. Include working links to your music, social media, website, or live performances so we can get to know your band. Make sure your application includes your hometown, a short description of your sound, and a reliable contact. You don’t need a massive following to apply. Sharing the lineup, inviting your people, and supporting the other acts helps build a better show for everyone. We all win when we hype each other up.

• Event Date. The Scranton Punk Rock Halloween Flea Market (the “Event”) will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2026. For purposes of these Terms & Conditions, “Performer” refers to the individual artist or band applying to perform.
  
  
• Rain or Shine. The Event is scheduled to take place rain or shine (unless severe). Performer is responsible for protecting instruments, sound equipment, merchandise, and personal belongings from weather-related damage. Any weather-related changes to the performance schedule will be communicated by Event organizers. Performer must promptly notify organizers of any conditions that may affect safe participation.
  
  
• Performer Property. Performer is responsible for the security, supervision, transportation, setup, breakdown, and removal of all instruments, equipment, merchandise, and personal belongings brought to the Event. Any use of shared equipment or Event-provided sound equipment must be arranged with organizers in advance.
  
  
• Assumption of Risk; Release of Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Performer assumes the risks associated with participation in the Event and releases and holds harmless the Event, its organizers, volunteers, venue partners, sponsors, and affiliates (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from claims, liabilities, damages, or losses arising out of or relating to Performer’s participation, including theft, loss, property damage, vandalism, and personal injury. Nothing in this section waives liability that cannot be waived under applicable law. The Released Parties make no guarantees regarding audience size, merchandise sales, promotional exposure, or future booking opportunities.
  
  
• Insurance. Performer is responsible for obtaining any insurance coverage Performer deems necessary or appropriate for participation, instruments, equipment, merchandise, and personal property. The Event does not provide insurance coverage for Performer or Performer’s property.
  
  
• Electronic Communications. Performer agrees to provide a valid email address and a reliable primary contact who monitors Event communications regularly and shares relevant information with all band members and accompanying crew. Failure to receive or review communications does not relieve Performer of obligations under these Terms & Conditions.
  
  
• Application Review. Performer agrees to submit accurate information and current, working links to music, social media, a website, or live performance footage sufficient for organizers to review the act. Professional recordings and a large social media following are not required. Organizers may request additional information before making a selection.
  
  
• Promotional License. Performer grants the Event a non-exclusive license to use Performer’s submitted band or artist name, logo, biography, photographs, and promotional materials to advertise and promote the Event before, during, and after the Event. Performer confirms that Performer has permission to authorize these uses. Performer also authorizes Event photography and video recording that may include Performer’s appearance and performance, and permits the use of photographs and brief video excerpts for Event promotional, marketing, editorial, and archival purposes without additional compensation or prior approval, to the extent Performer controls the necessary rights. This permission does not authorize the commercial release of full performances or transfer ownership of Performer’s music.
  
  
• Curated Selection. Performer acknowledges that acceptance is determined through a curated selection process intended to create a varied lineup that reflects the Event’s punk, alternative, and DIY spirit. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance or a performance slot. Participation is confirmed only upon written confirmation from Event organizers.
  
  
• Unpaid Performance. Participation in the Event is voluntary and unpaid. No performance fee, travel reimbursement, or other monetary compensation will be provided. Performer is responsible for all costs associated with participation, including transportation and equipment. Any arrangements for selling merchandise must be confirmed with Event organizers in advance. Merchandise sales and revenue are not guaranteed.
  
  
• Performance Schedule; Equipment Requirements. Performer agrees to follow assigned arrival, load-in, soundcheck, performance, changeover, and load-out times. Performer must communicate technical requirements, equipment needs, and any proposed special effects in advance. Set lengths may not be extended without organizer approval. Performer agrees to follow sound-level limits and instructions from Event organizers, venue staff, and sound personnel.
  
  
• Cancellation; Changes to the Act. Performer must notify organizers as soon as possible if unable to perform or if a material change occurs to the act or its technical requirements. Performance slots may not be transferred to another act without written approval. Organizers will communicate any necessary schedule changes promptly.
  
  
• Compliance; Safety; Removal. Performer agrees to comply with Event rules, venue policies, safety requirements, and reasonable instructions from organizers and staff. Performer must treat fellow performers, vendors, volunteers, staff, and attendees respectfully. Harassment, discrimination, threats, violence, and hate symbols are not permitted. Open flames, pyrotechnics, and other hazardous performance elements are prohibited unless expressly approved in advance by the venue and organizers and permitted by applicable requirements. Failure to comply may result in a performance being stopped or Performer’s removal from the Event. Any related payment consequences will be governed by the written booking agreement.
  
  
• Acknowledgment. By submitting this application, the applicant confirms that they are authorized to apply on behalf of Performer, have read and understand these Terms & Conditions, and agree to them on Performer’s behalf. The applicant agrees to communicate these requirements to all participating band members and accompanying crew.