Inkcarceration Festival Announces 2026 Headliners

Disturbed, Bad Omens, and Limp Bizkit to headline the three-day heavy music and tattoo event in Ohio

Feb. 18, 2026 at 10:31pm

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Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival has revealed its 2026 lineup, bringing three days of heavy music to the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, from July 17–19. The festival's eighth edition will feature over 65 bands performing across three stages, including headliners Disturbed, Bad Omens, and Limp Bizkit.

Why it matters

Inkcarceration has become one of the premier heavy music and tattoo festivals in the Midwest, drawing fans from across the region to experience live performances in the historic Ohio State Reformatory, which was famously used as a filming location for The Shawshank Redemption. The 2026 lineup continues the festival's tradition of bringing top-tier rock, metal, and rap acts to the unique venue.

The details

In addition to the music, the festival will feature over 100 tattoo artists, on-site attractions, and guided tours of the historic venue. Special moments planned for the weekend include a Rev Theory reunion set. Three-day and single-day tickets, as well as VIP passes, are currently available.

  • Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival will take place from July 17-19, 2026.
  • Disturbed will headline the festival on Friday, July 17.
  • Bad Omens will headline the festival on Saturday, July 18.
  • Limp Bizkit will headline the festival on Sunday, July 19.

The players

Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival

An annual heavy music and tattoo festival held at the historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, known for its unique venue and diverse lineup of rock, metal, and rap acts.

Disturbed

An American heavy metal band that will headline the festival on Friday, July 17.

Bad Omens

An American metalcore band that will headline the festival on Saturday, July 18.

Limp Bizkit

An American nu metal band that will headline the festival on Sunday, July 19.

Ohio State Reformatory

A historic prison in Mansfield, Ohio, that has been used as a filming location for The Shawshank Redemption and serves as the venue for the Inkcarceration Festival.

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What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Inkcarceration Festival, including three-day passes, single-day tickets, and VIP options, are currently available for purchase.

The takeaway

The 2026 Inkcarceration Festival lineup continues the event's tradition of bringing top-tier rock, metal, and rap acts to the unique setting of the historic Ohio State Reformatory, offering music fans and tattoo enthusiasts a one-of-a-kind festival experience.