It’s about to turn up to 11 in Sacramento.
The Aftershock Festival just announced their 2026 lineup and once again has handed their fans a gift in the form of 140+ metal, rock, punk, emo and Hip-Hop acts descending upon the 302-acre Discovery Park from Oct. 1-4.
Just a few of the biggest names on the stacked bill include ’00s icons My Chemical Romance, rock rule-breakers Tool, nu metal pioneers Limp Bizkit, hardcore heroes Pierce The Veil and genre-crossing trailblazers $UICIDEBOY$.
They’ll be joined by throwback The Offspring, Queens of the Stone Age, Coheed and Cambria, Stone Temple Pilots and New Found Glory.
Most interestingly, Hip-Hop legends Wu-Tang Clan, Pubic Enemy and Three 6 Mafia will be lending their talents to the four-day extravaganza as well.
Plus, Oingo Boingo frontman and Tim Burton composer Danny Elfman is slated to be there as well.
If you’d like to be there, 2026 single and multi-day passes are now available.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on three-day passes was $732 including fees on StubHub.
Single-day passes start at $336 including fees.
At the time of publication, no food vendors have been announced for the festivities but in years past Island Noodles, Hefty Gyros and Me So Hungry seem to have provided the most bang for your buck based on a Reddit thread from last fall.
“…Aftershock is one of the cleanest and well-maintained festivals I have personally ever been to,” New Noise Magazine wrote in a thorough review this past October. “They have designated trash and recycling bins well-positioned all over the grounds, along with a highly attentive staff who ensured the festival is well-kept throughout the four long days of festivities, which include food, drinks, merch, and so much more.”
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the 2026 Aftershock Festival below.
Aftershock tickets
Inventory for the 2026 Aftershock Festival is available on all verified ticketing sites.
We recommend checking out StubHub, Ticketmaster and Vivid Seats to find the seats that makes the most sense for you.
Aftershock ticket prices
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on single and multi-day Aftershock Festival passes can be found here:
| Aftershock Festival dates | StubHub prices start at |
|---|---|
| Four-day passes Thursday, Oct. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 4 | $732 (including fees) |
| Single-day passes Thursday, Oct. 1 | $338 (including fees) |
| Single-day passes Friday, Oct. 2 | $336 (including fees) |
| Single-day passes Saturday, Oct. 3 | $341 (including fees) |
| Single-day passes Sunday, Oct. 4 | $338 (including fees) |
Aftershock 2026 lineup
In case you didn’t catch that 140+ acts will be at Aftershock in ’26, 140+ acts will be at Aftershock in 2026.
That’s a lot to digest.
To make sure you’re abreast of all the biggies headed to California’s capital this fall, here’s the festival’s poster that’s bursting at the seams with exciting artists we can’t wait to see live.
Huge 2026 metal festivals
For those who live to thrash, we come bearing much good news.
There are going to be a number of massive festivals with an emphasis on metal and hard rock these next few months.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
| Huge 2026 metal music festivals |
|---|
| Sick New World April 25 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, NV System of a Down, Korn, Evanescence, Acid Bath, Danny Elfman |
| Welcome To Rockville May 7-10 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, FL Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance, Five Finger Death Punch, Bring Me The Horizon |
| Sonic Temple Festival May 14-17 at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH My Chemical Romance, Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin, Tool, Megadeth |
| Inkcarceration Festival July 17-19 at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, OH Disturbed, Bad Omens, Limp Bizkit, Gojira, A Day To Remember |
| Louder Than Life Sept. 17-20 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY Iron Maiden, My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit, Tool, Megadeth |
Who else is road-trippin’ this year? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.