Twelve straight hours of loud guitars are coming to Lansing. ROCK LANSING 2026 invades Jackson Field in Lansing, Michigan on Saturday, August 1, with two stages running rock, metal and high-energy performances from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
A powerhouse lineup leads the way, headed by rock heavyweights Nonpoint, Powerman 5000, Soil and DED. Organizers are calling this the biggest and loudest edition of the festival to date.
ROCK LANSING has quickly become one of the Midwest’s must-attend independent music festivals, pulling together national touring acts and rising regional talent for a day-long celebration of crushing riffs and unforgettable live sets. The bill runs deep, from the aggressive grooves of Nonpoint to the industrial-fueled energy of Powerman 5000, the hard-hitting anthems of Soil, and the modern rock aggression of DED.
The festival keeps its focus on emerging artists too, giving fans the chance to discover the next generation of rock and metal alongside established names. The two stages sit side by side with a 5-minute changeover between bands, so the music flows nearly non-stop all day.
There’s plenty beyond the music. ROCK LANSING brings the community atmosphere that turned it into a Midwest destination event, with food vendors, merchandise and artist interactions. This year adds a new wrinkle, the “Tattoo You” area sponsored by Vivid Ink, featuring more than 20 tattoo artists showcasing their work and inking fans on-site.
Main Stage Lineup:
Nonpoint
Powerman 5000
Soil
DED
Blacktop Mojo
Beyond Threshold
Poet The Band
Let It Rot
Northlake
Etched In Embers
Second Stage Lineup:
Heartsick
Icarus Fell
Riding With Killers
Burn Absolute
The Harbor Divide
From Ashes To Embers
Left On Red
Lives Lost
Autumn Academy