When is Aftershock 2026?

Aftershock 2026 takes place from October 1 to 5, 2026 at Discovery Park in Sacramento.

Where is Aftershock held?

Aftershock 2026 is held at Discovery Park in Sacramento.

Who is playing Aftershock 2026?

142 acts are booked for Aftershock 2026, including STARSET, Limp Bizkit, Black Label Society, Sleep Theory and My Chemical Romance. The full lineup and set times are on this page.

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Aftershock 2026

When: October 1–4, 2026
Where: Discovery Park, Sacramento

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Aftershock is a rock, punk and metal festival held at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California, since 2012. Produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, it is billed as the largest rock and metal festival on the West Coast. It grew from one day in 2012 to four days in 2021, and past headliners include Metallica in 2021 and Iron Maiden in 2024. It is usually held in early October.

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Schedule & Running Order (142)

The schedule for Aftershock 2026 day by day, with set times.

4 Sunday October

11:30 AM

Toadies Shockwave Stage
11:55 AM

CKY Aftershock Stage
11:55 AM

I Set My Friends On Fire Faultline Stage
12:20 PM

Oleander Shockwave Stage
12:20 PM

Codefendants The Point Stage Presented By Coors Light
12:50 PM

Helmet Aftershock Stage
12:50 PM

Emarosa Faultline Stage
12:50 PM

Cenobia Epicenter Stage
1:25 PM

Filter Shockwave Stage
1:25 PM

Cro-Mags The Point Stage Presented By Coors Light
1:45 PM

Drop Dead Gorgeous Faultline Stage
2:00 PM

Buckethead Aftershock Stage
2:05 PM

The Pretty Wild Epicenter Stage
2:40 PM

I See Stars Faultline Stage
2:45 PM

Wolfmother Shockwave Stage
2:45 PM

Municipal Waste The Point Stage Presented By Coors Light
3:20 PM

Zakk Sabbath Aftershock Stage
3:20 PM

Holywatr Epicenter Stage
3:40 PM

Hail the Sun Faultline Stage
3:55 PM

Soulfly The Point Stage Presented By Coors Light
4:00 PM

Highly Suspect Shockwave Stage
4:40 PM

AFI Aftershock Stage
4:45 PM

Jutes Epicenter Stage
4:55 PM

Cavalera The Point Stage Presented By Coors Light
5:25 PM

Stone Temple Pilots Shockwave Stage
5:30 PM

From First To Last Faultline Stage
6:10 PM

Suicidal Tendencies The Point Stage Presented By Coors Light
6:10 PM

President Epicenter Stage
6:15 PM

Danny Elfman Aftershock Stage
6:55 PM

The Home Team Faultline Stage
7:20 PM

Queens of the Stone Age Shockwave Stage
7:35 PM

Body Count The Point Stage Presented By Coors Light
8:10 PM

Dance Gavin Dance Faultline Stage
8:25 PM

Tool Aftershock Stage
9:10 PM

Sleep Theory Epicenter Stage

About the festival

Aftershock is the West Coast's largest rock, punk, and metal festival at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California. The four-day event runs October 1 through 4, 2026, with more than 115 bands across four stages.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Aftershock 2026?: Aftershock 2026 takes place from October 1 to 5, 2026 at Discovery Park in Sacramento.
Where is Aftershock held?: Aftershock 2026 is held at Discovery Park in Sacramento.
Who is playing Aftershock 2026?: 142 acts are booked for Aftershock 2026, including STARSET, Limp Bizkit, Black Label Society, Sleep Theory and My Chemical Romance. The full lineup and set times are on this page.