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2026 Aftershock Festival: Metal, Punk, and $39M Impact

3/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

2026 Aftershock festival runs October 1–4 in Sacramento, California, with over 140 artists on five stages.
Headliners include My Chemical Romance, Tool, Limp Bizkit, and Pierce the Veil, which debuts as a headliner.
Camping is new this year to enhance immersion.
Festival founder Danny Wimmer says the lineup blends metal, punk, emo, and nu-metal, with the event expected to generate over $39 million in economic impact for Sacramento.

History

Historical Context

The Aftershock Festival, launched in 2012 in Sacramento, California, has become a significant cultural event, showcasing over 140 artists by 2026. With an estimated economic impact of $39 million, it reflects the enduring popularity of rock genres, particularly metal and punk, a trend rooted in the music festival movement that began in the 1960s, fostering community engagement through live music.

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Story summary

2026 Aftershock festival runs October 1–4 in Sacramento, California, with over 140 artists on five stages.
Headliners include My Chemical Romance, Tool, Limp Bizkit, and Pierce the Veil, which debuts as a headliner.
Camping is new this year to enhance immersion.
Festival founder Danny Wimmer says the lineup blends metal, punk, emo, and nu-metal, with the event expected to generate over $39 million in economic impact for Sacramento.

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