LegacyFor the sake of younger rock fans, a recap of the 2025 CBGB Festival begins with a brief historical overview. After a decade of silence, the CBGB Festival resurfaced in 2025. CBGB Festival 2025The original headliner for the CBGB Festival in 2025 was supposed to be the latest incarnation of the Sex Pistols, until the band canceled its tour. Testimonies“It was so exciting to attend the CBGB Festival this weekend,” reflected Adam Burgman, CBGB founder Hilly Kristal’s grandson, after the event. The CBGB Festival was New York’s best music festival in 2025.