Aftershock 2026 – Lineup Announcement

Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the full music lineup for the 14th year of Aftershock, October 1-4 at the scenic Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA.

My Chemical Romance, TOOL, Limp Bizkit and Pierce The Veil will headline the West Coast's Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival, featuring 140+ artists--the largest Aftershock lineup yet--along with the addition of a 5th stage to the expanded festival site.

The explosive music lineup for Aftershock 2026 will include:

Thursday, October 1: My Chemical Romance, The Offspring, Sublime
Friday, October 2: Limp Bizkit, $UICIDEBOY$, Wu-Tang Clan
Saturday, October 3: Pierce The Veil, A Day To Remember, BABYMETAL
Sunday, October 4: TOOL, Queens of the Stone Age, Danny Elfman

“This year’s Aftershock marks a bold new chapter for the festival. We’ve brought together metal, punk, emo, and nu-metal to create a lineup that’s raw, youthful, and unapologetic,” says Danny Wimmer of DWP. “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 — giving fans the chance to fully immerse themselves in the weekend. This is a new era for Aftershock, and Sacramento is about to feel it.”

“Aftershock continues to be a seminal moment for Sacramento, not just for the fans, but for the people who live and work here every day,” said Visit Sacramento President & CEO Mike Testa. “The festival brings thousands of people to our city for four incredible days, generating more than $39 million in economic impact. Those dollars translate into critical support for our business community and civic partners. Maybe the best part is that Aftershock fans are often discovering Sacramento while they’re here and are making their experience synonymous with the city. We’re grateful for our partnership with DWP and can’t wait to welcome everyone back later this fall.”

In addition to music, Aftershock also offers various fan-favorite onsite experiences that elevate the festival weekend, including:

Tremors Dive Bar: Cold, Dark & Loud. A proper dive bar with air conditioning, strong drinks, and music all day.

Cantina del Diablo (New for 2026): An open-air cantina featuring Mexican street fare, tequila and mezcal cocktails, cold cerveza, and refreshing beverages. Built for shared plates, strong pours, and good trouble under the trees. Hosted by Jose “Metal Ambassador” Mangin.

Aftershock x Jungle Bird Tiki Bar: A tropical reset in the middle of the madness. Back together with Sacramento's favorite The Jungle Bird, this air-conditioned hideaway serves curated tiki cocktails in an island-inspired backdrop.

Overtime Sports Bar (New for 2026): Just steps away from the newly added stage, The Point. This shaded spot will be tuned into the biggest regional and national games all weekend.