After hosting the largest rock event in Ohio history and breaking attendance records in 2025, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival has officially revealed its massive 2026 lineup.

The Pinnacle of Rock Festivals in America returns May 14–17, 2026, to Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, expanding to five stages and featuring over 140 bands across rock, metal, and punk.

Thursday, May 14
My Chemical Romance
Pierce The Veil
Breaking Benjamin

Friday, May 15
Shinedown
The Offspring
Staind

Saturday, May 16
Bring Me The Horizon
Good Charlotte
Marilyn Manson

Sunday, May 17
Tool
Godsmack
Megadeth

Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents also confirmed Tool and Shinedown as additions to the already stacked headliner roster alongside My Chemical Romance and Bring Me The Horizon.

Shinedown frontman Brent Smith shared his excitement, saying the band has waited a long time for the opportunity to headline Sonic Temple and plans to give Ohio everything they’ve got.

A stacked lineup of over 140 artists.

Beyond the headliners, Sonic Temple 2026 brings together a massive range of artists including Halestorm, Lamb of God, Rise Against, All Time Low, Yellowcard, Simple Plan, Motionless In White, Coheed and Cambria, Lorna Shore, The Used, Slaughter To Prevail, Architects, Dance Gavin Dance, Anthrax, Dethklok, Sepultura, The Amity Affliction, August Burns Red, Hawthorne Heights, DragonForce, Whitechapel, Buckcherry, All That Remains, Anberlin, Thy Art Is Murder, Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, Nekrogoblikon, and many more.

Special moments and anniversary performances.

Fans can also expect standout appearances, including:

Megadeth’s farewell tour

Body Count feat. Ice-T is making their Sonic Temple debut

Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm is celebrating 20 years of their debut album

Sepultura’s final farewell tour

Rare Coal Chamber appearance

DragonForce is celebrating Inhuman Rampage’s 20th anniversary

Multiple reunions, including Snot, Egypt Central, Drop Dead Gorgeous, and Anberlin!

Art, atmosphere, and experiences

Sonic Temple continues its unique blend of music and visual art with the return of the Art Boutique, Art Towers, and Art Walls, transforming the festival grounds into a live gallery filled with interactive installations and murals.

The Caduceus Wine Garden will once again offer selections from Maynard James Keenan’s vineyards, while the fan-favorite Dive Bar returns with surprise performances and pop-up sets throughout the weekend.

Passes, travel, and special offers.

All pass types – including Single Day, 4-Day GA, GA Plus, VIP, and Premium Experiences – are on sale now, with layaway options available!

Premium experiences range from Rock Royalty lounges and exclusive memorabilia displays to private stadium suites and the Columbus Owners Club featuring luxury amenities, elevated viewing areas, and complimentary food and drinks.

Student discounts, GOVX offers for military and first responders, official hotel packages, camping, and parking options are also available.

Following its record-breaking 2025 event that welcomed 175,000 fans, Sonic Temple continues its long-term partnership with Historic Crew Stadium.

With over 140 bands, five stages, immersive art experiences, and one of the strongest rock lineups in the country, Sonic Temple 2026 is shaping up to be its biggest year yet.

PASSES CAN BE PRUCHASED HERE!