Image: Aftershock 2026 festival poster
The time has come for the Aftershock 2026 lineup announcement. The massive rock and metal festival on the US West Coast returns this fall from October 1–4, 2026, featuring more than 140 bands and, for the first time ever, camping options and a fifth stage.
The lineup is truly impressive: My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit, Pierce The Veil, and Tool are sitting at the very top of the poster as headliners, alongside countless other highlights such as The Offspring, A Day To Remember, Babymetal, The Pretty Reckless, and Thrown.
Danny Wimmer explains:
“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 line-up 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.
“And after years of fan requests, we’re finally introducing camping – giving fans the chance to fully immerse themselves in the weekend. This is a new era for Aftershock, and Sacramento is about to feel it.”
Our verdict: That definitely makes a trip to California worth it!
Tickets are available now on the official festival website. You can also put together the perfect merch outfit matching the Aftershock lineup right here with us.
Full poster overview:
