The Wait Is Almost Over, Aftershock 2026 Is Just One Month Away

Aftershock is finally one month out and this year is set to be the biggest edition of the fest yet! Taking place on October 1st-4th at Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA, Aftershock 2026 is featuring over 140 artists and also adding a 5^th stage to the expanded festival site! 

The explosive lineup will feature headliners My Chemical Romance, TOOL, Limp Bizkit and Pierce The Veil with other performances by The Offspring, Sublime, $UICIDEBOY$, Wu-Tang Clan, A Day To Remember, BABYMETAL, Queens of the Stone Age, Danny Elfman, AFI, The Used, Sleeping With Sirens, Dance Gavin Dance, Coheed and Cambria, DRAIN, and More!

In addition to music, Aftershock also offers various fan-favorite onsite experiences to elevate the weekend. This year, they are Introducing The Point. Aftershock's newest destination featuring The Point Stage presented by Coors Light and Overtime Sports Bar - where all the biggest games of the weekend will go down. You can also make a detour to Cantina del Diablo hosted by Jose "Metal Ambassador" Mangin to enjoy Mexican street fare, refreshing cocktails, and ice cold cervezas. The Jungle Bird Tiki Bar is also returning this year, where you can expect curated tiki drinks in an air-conditioned, island-inspired hideaway! There is much that you don’t want to miss!

Brand new to this year is you can finally camp at Aftershock! Stay close to the action all weekend with camping nearby at Cal Expo. Choose from a range of camping options, including Car + Tent Camping under the stars or a variety of RV options to suit your needs, so you can relax and recharge between sets. There is also a camper exclusive event! Rock & Brews is hosting a Wednesday Night Camping Pre-Party on September 30, 2026, including food and drink discounts plus free mini golf and batting cages all just steps from your campsite on the Cal Expo grounds and exclusive to campers with a camping wristband. It doesn’t stop there. Rock & Brews will also offer food and beverage specials throughout the whole weekend! For more information, All camping details can be found here!

All passes are still available with flexible after pay options available to pay beyond the festival! Tickets are going fast though so don’t wait and miss out!

We are so excited to be back with our Aftershock family in just one month! For more information go to https://aftershockfestival.com/