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Deftones Announce 2026 Dia De Los Deftones Festival Lineup and Dates
6/24/2026, 5:12:46 AM
Festival Overview: Date, Venue, and Headliners
Deftones will headline the 2026 edition of their annual Dia De Los Deftones festival on November 7, 2026 at Petco Park in San Diego. The one-day bill also includes The Neighbourhood, AFI, Bktherula, Converge, Jehnny Beth, Ladrones, Lip Critic, and LustSickPuppy. Ticket pre-sales begin Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster, with the general public sale opening Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT. Subscribers to Deftones’ official newsletter receive first-access to tickets and VIP packages.
Background: Evolution of Dia De Los Deftones
The festival debuted in 2018 and ran through 2019 before a hiatus. It returned in 2022, marking its first occurrence since 2019. According to the band’s communications, the 2026 event will be the seventh edition of the festival. Prior lineups have featured artists such as Turnstile, Megan Thee Stallion, Knocked Loose, Gojira, and Doja Cat, underscoring the event’s reputation for eclectic, genre-spanning bookings.
Key Participants: Deftones and Supporting Acts
- Deftones – fronted by vocalist Chino Moreno, the band will also promote their latest album, *Private Music*.
- Supporting artists – The Neighbourhood, AFI, Bktherula, Converge, Jehnny Beth, Ladrones, Lip Critic, and LustSickPuppy, representing a mix of alternative, metal, and emerging underground acts.
Timeline of Announcements and Ticket Phases
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2018 | First Dia De Los Deftones festival |
| 2019 | Last pre-hiatus edition |
| 2022 | Festival returns after hiatus |
| June 24 2026 | Presale launch (10 a.m. PT) |
| June 26 2026 | General on-sale (10 a.m. PT) |
| August 2026 | Deftones European/UK tour (pre-festival) |
| Oct 24 2026 | Deftones perform at Sick New World festival, Fort Worth, TX |
| Nov 7 2026 | Dia De Los Deftones festival at Petco Park |
Data Snapshot: Editions, Lineup Size, Ticket Phases
- Editions: 7 (as of 2026)
- Supporting acts: 9 distinct performers listed across sources
- Ticket phases: 2 (presale and general on-sale) with early-access for newsletter subscribers
Significance: Impact on the Alt-Metal Community
Dia De Los Deftones serves as a curated platform that blends established alt-metal acts with emerging artists, reinforcing Deftones’ role as curators within the scene. The festival’s return after a multi-year gap highlights sustained demand for genre-focused live events and provides a venue for cross-generational exposure. Its placement at a major stadium underscores the growing commercial viability of alternative-metal festivals.
Official Statements & Responses
Deftones’ communications emphasize the festival’s “mix-tape” concept, describing it as a live setting where diverse artists can share a single stage. The band’s official channels note that newsletter subscribers receive priority ticket access, reflecting a fan-first approach. Additionally, the band’s upcoming European/UK tour and appearance at the Sick New World festival are positioned as complementary engagements leading up to the San Diego event.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Album release year: One source cites *Private Music* arriving “last August” without a year, while another identifies it as the “2025 private music” album.
- Edition numbering: The seventh edition is confirmed by one source; other sources reference the festival’s return but do not specify edition count.
- Artist name styling: The lineup lists “THE NEIGHBOURHOOD” in one source and “The Neighbourhood” in another.
- Missing details: Ticket pricing, venue capacity, and exact stage schedule are not provided.
Verbatim Quotes
> “It's like putting together a mix tape, but it's a live show and you can put different artists together in one live setting... It's a well-rounded event that — even if we weren't performing at it — I think we'd enjoy going to as music fans.” — Chino Moreno, vocalist, Deftones
*All information is drawn exclusively from the supplied source excerpts.*
