Sonic Temple 2025 – Official Weekend Recap

Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival continued its legacy as the Biggest Rock Fest In Columbus History over the weekend as 175,000 music fans converged on Historic Crew Stadium in Ohio for the sold-out event, held May 8-11. More than 100 bands played on four stages, with a number of special and unexpected moments taking place over the four days.

Beyond the music, one of the most distinctive elements of Sonic Temple was its celebration of visual art, curated by a lineup of renowned contemporary artists whose work helped shape the creative atmosphere of the festival. Jay Howell, best known as the cartoonist behind Bob’s Burgers and Sanjay and Craig, brought his signature style to the grounds with whimsical character art that blended humor and edge. Acclaimed visual artist, DJ, and music producer Terry Urban contributed thought-provoking mixed media pieces that blurred the lines between pop culture and fine art. Muralist and gallery artist Mandi Caskey—known as Miss Birdy—added bold, large-scale works that gave fans the perfect backdrop for immersive photo moments. These artists and others helped make Sonic Temple not just a music festival, but a living, breathing gallery experience.

Songs featured:
KoRn - Here to Stay
Linkin Park - Two Faced
Metallica - Enter Sandman

Join us in 2026 and get more info at http://sonictemplefestival.com

Video done by: Jake Miller, Alex Ochoa, Samuel Shapiro, Nick Siemens, Ian Coulson, Beau Trembly, Dan LaDue, Chris Adams, Angel "Sin" Castillo, Mateusz Perea

Photographers: Steve Thrasher, Nathan Zucker, Maurice Nunez, Jake Mulka, Austin Cooper

DIT: Billy Catlin