Aftershock Festival Unveils Massive 2026 Lineup

Annual rock festival returns to Sacramento with headliners My Chemical Romance, Tool, Limp Bizkit, and Pierce The Veil.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 2:40pm

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A bold, abstract composition of jagged geometric shapes in high-contrast red, white, and black, conceptually representing the diverse musical genres and energy of the Aftershock Festival lineup.Aftershock Festival's 2026 lineup promises a raw, youthful, and unapologetic celebration of rock music's most diverse and boundary-pushing artists.Today in Sacramento

The 14th edition of the Aftershock Festival will take place October 1-4, 2026 in Sacramento's Discovery Park, featuring over 140 acts across five stages. Headliners include My Chemical Romance, Tool, Limp Bizkit, and Pierce The Veil, along with a diverse mix of metal, punk, emo, and nu-metal artists.

Why it matters

Aftershock Festival is one of the biggest annual music events in Northern California, drawing tens of thousands of fans and generating over $39 million in economic impact for the Sacramento region. The 2026 lineup represents a bold new direction for the festival, blending legacy acts with rising stars to create an unapologetic, youthful experience.

The details

The four-day festival will feature over 140 acts across five stages, making it the largest Aftershock event to date. In addition to the headliners, the lineup includes The Offspring, Sublime, The Pretty Reckless, The Used, Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy, Cypress Hill, A Day To Remember, BABYMETAL, and many more. For the first time, the festival will also offer on-site camping, turning Aftershock into a fully immersive destination experience.

  • Aftershock Festival will take place from October 1-4, 2026.
  • This will be the 14th edition of the annual festival.

The players

Aftershock Festival

An annual music festival held in Sacramento, California that features a diverse lineup of rock, metal, punk, and alternative acts.

Danny Wimmer

The founder of Aftershock Festival, who described the 2026 edition as a 'bold new chapter' for the event.

Mike Testa

The President and CEO of Visit Sacramento, who noted that Aftershock generates over $39 million in annual economic impact for the region.

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What they’re saying

“This year's Aftershock marks a bold new chapter for the festival. We've brought together metal, punk, emo, and nu-metal to create a lineup that's raw, youthful, and unapologetic. With Tool anchoring the weekend and Pierce the Veil making their headlining debut, we're breaking boundaries and redefining what Aftershock can be.”

— Danny Wimmer, Founder, Aftershock Festival

“Aftershock continues to be a seminal moment for Sacramento, not just for the fans, but for the people who live and work here every day. The festival brings thousands of people to our city for four incredible days, generating more than $39 million in economic impact. Those dollars translate into critical support for our business community and civic partners. Maybe the best part is that Aftershock fans are often discovering Sacramento while they're here and are making their experience synonymous with the city.”

— Mike Testa, President and CEO, Visit Sacramento

What’s next

Four-day and single-day passes for the 2026 Aftershock Festival are currently available on the event's website.

The takeaway

Aftershock Festival's ambitious 2026 lineup, featuring a diverse mix of legacy acts and rising stars, signals a bold new direction for the event. By expanding its musical scope and adding on-site camping, the festival is poised to become an even more immersive and transformative experience for rock music fans in Northern California.