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Welcome to Rockville 2026: 160+ Bands, Major Lineup!

11/19/2025

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Summary

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Welcome to Rockville 2026 will feature over 160 bands, including Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance, and Bring Me The Horizon.
The festival runs May 7–10, 2026, at Daytona International Speedway in Florida.
Staind will celebrate 25 years of Break The Cycle.
Sleeping With Sirens will mark 15 years of Let’s Cheers To This.
Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin, and Lamb of God are on the lineup.

History

Historical Context

The Woodstock Festival, held from August 15-18, 1969, in Bethel, New York, attracted over 400,000 attendees and became a defining moment for the 1960s counterculture. Co-organized by Michael Lang and Artie Kornfeld, it featured legendary performances from artists like Jimi Hendrix. The upcoming Welcome to Rockville 2026 festival continues this legacy, showcasing over 160 bands, including Guns N’ Roses and Foo Fighters.

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Story summary

Welcome to Rockville 2026 will feature over 160 bands, including Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance, and Bring Me The Horizon.
The festival runs May 7–10, 2026, at Daytona International Speedway in Florida.
Staind will celebrate 25 years of Break The Cycle.
Sleeping With Sirens will mark 15 years of Let’s Cheers To This.
Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin, and Lamb of God are on the lineup.

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