Inkcarceration Festival Announces 2026 Headliners: Disturbed, Bad Omens, and Limp Bizkit

The three-day heavy music and tattoo festival returns to the historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio from July 17-19, 2026.

Feb. 19, 2026 at 2:15am

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Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival has revealed its 2026 lineup, featuring headliners Disturbed, Bad Omens, and Limp Bizkit. The eighth edition of the festival will transform the Ohio State Reformatory, famous as a filming location for The Shawshank Redemption, into a destination for rock, metal, and tattoo culture from July 17-19, 2026.

Why it matters

Inkcarceration has become one of the premier heavy music festivals in the Midwest, drawing fans from across the region to experience top-tier rock and metal acts performing in the unique setting of the historic Ohio State Reformatory. The festival's continued growth and ability to attract major headliners solidifies its status as a must-attend event for fans of the genre.

The details

In addition to the three headliners, the 2026 Inkcarceration lineup includes over 65 bands performing across three stages. The festival will also feature more than 100 tattoo artists and guided tours of the historic prison venue. Special moments planned for the weekend include a reunion set from the band Rev Theory.

  • Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival will take place from July 17-19, 2026.
  • Tickets, including three-day passes and single-day tickets, are currently available.

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 festival experience and lineup of top rock and metal acts.

Disturbed

An American heavy metal band that will headline the festival on Friday, July 17, 2026.

Bad Omens

An American metalcore band that will headline the festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Limp Bizkit

An American nu metal band that will headline the festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Ohio State Reformatory

A historic prison in Mansfield, Ohio that has served as the venue for Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival and was also a filming location for the movie The Shawshank Redemption.

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What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival are currently available for purchase on the festival's website.

The takeaway

Inkcarceration continues to cement its status as a must-attend heavy music festival, drawing top-tier rock and metal acts to perform in the unique setting of the historic Ohio State Reformatory. The 2026 lineup, headlined by Disturbed, Bad Omens, and Limp Bizkit, promises another high-energy weekend for fans of the genre.