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Sick New World Festival Returns in 2026 with Star-Studded Lineup

10/24/2025

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Summary

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The Sick New World Festival will return in 2026 with two events: Las Vegas on April 25, 2026, and Fort Worth, Texas, on October 24, 2026.
System of a Down headlines both events, with Korn joining Las Vegas, following the festival's cancellation in 2025.
The Texas edition features Deftones and Slayer performing Reign in Blood in full.
Presale for Las Vegas is available now, with Texas tickets on sale October 24.

History

Historical Context

The Sick New World Festival, returning in 2026, is part of a legacy of large-scale music festivals that began in the 1960s, notably with Woodstock in 1969, which drew over 400,000 attendees. Featuring bands like System of a Down and Korn, this festival reflects the enduring popularity of rock and metal, highlighting live music's cultural significance in a post-pandemic world.

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Story summary

The Sick New World Festival will return in 2026 with two events: Las Vegas on April 25, 2026, and Fort Worth, Texas, on October 24, 2026.
System of a Down headlines both events, with Korn joining Las Vegas, following the festival's cancellation in 2025.
The Texas edition features Deftones and Slayer performing Reign in Blood in full.
Presale for Las Vegas is available now, with Texas tickets on sale October 24.

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