Aftershock Festival, 1st – 4th October 2026

Aftershock Festival stands as the West Coast’s ultimate rock, punk, and metal powerhouse, igniting Sacramento with its unmatched energy.

📅 WHEN: 1st – 4th October 2026

📍 LOCATION: Discovery Park, Sacramento, CA, United States

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🎤 Aftershock Festival Lineup

Day 1 – Thursday, October 1st:

My Chemical Romance ● Sublime ● The Offspring ● The Used ● The Pretty Reckless ● Hot Mulligan ● Nothing More ● New Found Glory ● Killswitch Engage ● Theory of a Deadman ● Coal Chamber ● Mayday Parade ● Starset ● Sevendust ● The Starting Line ● We The Kings ● From Ashes To New ● Lit ● Apocalyptica ● Hawthorne Heights ● L.S. Dunes ● Finger Eleven ● Holding Absence ● Free Throw ● Caskets ● The Union Underground ● The Word Alive ● Wind Walkers ● Red ● Ill Niño ● ünloco ● Brujeria ● LEAP ● The Violent Hour

Day 2 – Friday, October 2nd:

Limp Bizkit ● $uicideboy$ ● Wu-Tang Clan ● Public Enemy ● Cypress Hill ● Slaughter To Prevail ● Coheed and Cambria ● Dethklok ● Three 6 Mafia ● Insane Clown Posse ● Kublai Khan TX ● Underoath ● Alexisonfire ● Chad Gray: Voice of Mudvayne & HELLYEAH ● DRAIN ● Paleface Swiss ● P.O.D. ● Cradle of Filth ● Atreyu ● Finch ● Senses Fail ● Blue Medusa ● Spite ● Drowning Pool ● The Black Dahlia Murder ● HAYWIRE ● Bodysnatcher ● Haarper ● PeelingFlesh ● Alesana ● Nekrogoblikon ● Psychostick ● Rivers of Nihil ● Silly Goose ● Eyes Set To Kill ● vianova ● Traverse The Abyss

Day 3 – Saturday, October 3rd:

Pierce The Veil ● A Day To Remember ● BABYMETAL ● Circa Survive ● The Story So Far ● DOWN ● Sleeping with Sirens ● Chiodos ● Black Label Society ● Wage War ● The Ghost Inside ● La Dispute ● The Wonder Years ● Thursday ● Set It Off ● Corrosion of Conformity ● Kylesa ● Saosin ● Blessthefall ● The Devil Wears Prada ● Escape the Fate ● Melvins ● Counterparts ● After The Burial ● Armor For Sleep ● Horse The Band ● The Acacia Strain ● ivri ● Pentagram ● Stick To Your Guns ● Emery ● The Fall of Troy ● Gideon ● Fear, And Loathing in Las Vegas ● Austin Carlile: The Original Voice of Of Mice & Men ● Doobie

Day 4 – Sunday, October 4th:

Tool ● Queens of the Stone Age ● Danny Elfman ● Stone Temple Pilots ● AFI ● Dance Gavin Dance ● Highly Suspect ● Body Count feat. Ice-T ● Cavalera ● Zakk Sabbath ● Wolfmother ● Suicidal Tendencies ● The Home Team ● Sleep Theory ● From First To Last ● President ● Buckethead ● Helmet ● Filter ● Soulfly ● Municipal Waste ● Oleander ● Toadies ● Jutes ● Cro-Mags ● Holywatr ● Hail The Sun ● I See Stars ● Drop Dead, Gorgeous ● CKY ● Codefendants ● The Pretty Wild ● Emarosa ● I Set My Friends On Fire ● Ladrones

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🎶 About the Festival

Aftershock Festival is a premier hard rock and metal music festival. Held annually in Discovery Park, the festival has been a staple in the rock community since its inception in 2012. Known for its powerful lineup, Aftershock showcases both legendary acts and rising stars, offering a diverse range of rock sounds. The festival is four days of rock and roll bliss.

At Aftershock Festival, fans can expect an impressive lineup featuring some of the biggest names in rock and metal. In addition, exciting new talent making waves in the scene can also be seen at the festival. Take the unparalleled opportunity to see genre legends up close, alongside the freshest acts in hard rock and metal.

Set in the beautiful Discovery Park, it not only delivers top-tier music but also offers an unforgettable experience amidst nature. With multiple stages, a variety of food and beverage options, and plenty of activities, you’re in for a memorable experience.

Whether you’re a die-hard metalhead or a rock enthusiast, Aftershock Festival is the place to be!

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