Aftershock returns to Sacramento’s Discovery Park in 2026 with its biggest lineup yet, bringing more than 140 artists to five stages across the expanded festival grounds. Promoter Danny Wimmer Presents also introduces onsite camping for the first time, marking a major evolution for the four-day rock and metal event.
“This year’s Aftershock marks a bold new chapter for the festival,” says Danny Wimmer. “We’ve brought together metal, punk, emo, and nu-metal to create a lineup 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.”
Headliners across the weekend include My Chemical Romance, The Offspring, and Sublime on Thursday, followed by Limp Bizkit, $uicideboy$, and Wu-Tang Clan on Friday. Saturday features Pierce The Veil, A Day To Remember, and Babymetal, while Sunday closes with Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, and Danny Elfman. The lineup also stretches across generations of heavy music with appearances from Coheed and Cambria, Dethklok, Dance Gavin Dance, Public Enemy, Insane Clown Posse, and The Black Dahlia Murder.
Special sets add even more weight to the bill. Circa Survive reunite for a West Coast performance, Wolfmother celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, and Municipal Waste mark 25 years with a dedicated anniversary set. The festival grounds also expand with experiences like the Tremors Dive Bar, Cantina del Diablo open-air cantina, the Aftershock x Jungle Bird Tiki Bar, and the new Overtime Sports Bar near The Point, a shaded viewing area tuned to major sporting events throughout the weekend.
Camping arrives for the first time with RV, car, and tent options available at nearby Cal Expo, including festival re-entry and shuttle access. Campers also receive entry to a Wednesday night pre-party hosted by Rock & Brews featuring complimentary drinks, mini golf, batting cages, and more. Aftershock welcomed more than 164,000 fans in 2025 and generated an estimated $39 million in local economic impact, underscoring the festival’s growing scale.