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Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival Announces 2027 Dates
6/25/2026, 12:09:00 AM
2027 Festival Dates Confirmed
The four-day Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival will be held at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, from May 13 to May 16, 2027. Anchor event producer Danny Wimmer Presents announced the dates on Tuesday, confirming that the festival will return to the same venue for its next edition.
Background: 2026 Record-Breaking Edition
The 2026 festival set a new attendance record for the event, selling out with 184,000 tickets. The lineup featured nearly 145 bands across five stages, headlined by My Chemical Romance, Shinedown, Bring Me The Horizon, and Tool. Supporting acts included Pierce The Veil, Good Charlotte, The Offspring, Coheed and Cambria, Motionless in White, Black Veil Brides, Yellowcard, Lamb of God, Rise Against, and Halestorm. In addition to music, the 2026 edition showcased live visual art installations, including work by Bob’s Burgers creator Jay Howell, contemporary painter Terry Urban, and the street-art collective Secret Walls. Danny Wimmer Presents secured a five-year partnership extension with Historic Crew Stadium in 2026, guaranteeing the festival’s presence in Columbus through at least 2030.
Event Scale and Ticketing Details
- Attendance (2026): 184,000 (sold out)
- Bands (2026): ~145 across five stages
- Presale: Begins June 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. EST for subscribers
- General sale: Begins June 29, 2024, at 10 a.m. EST
- Ticket options: Four-day general admission, VIP, camping, and parking passes
- Layaway: Available with a minimum down payment of $1
- Charitable fee: Portion of service fees directed to the DWP Foundation
Cultural and Economic Impact
The 2026 festival attracted 184,000 attendees, making it a sold-out event in Columbus. In addition to the music lineup, the festival featured live visual art installations and murals created by artists such as Jay Howell, Terry Urban, and the Secret Walls collective. Ticket service fees include a charitable contribution to the DWP Foundation, which supports local and national non-profit organizations.
Official Statements & Responses
Danny Wimmer Presents announced that the 2027 Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival will take place May 13-16 at Historic Crew Stadium. The announcement follows a record-breaking 2026 edition that attracted 184,000 attendees. Ticket service fees will include a charitable contribution to the DWP Foundation, and layaway options are available starting at $1 down. The organization also noted that the festival will continue to feature live visual art installations and murals.
Criticism & Opposition
No published criticism or opposition to the 2027 announcement was identified in the available sources.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The sources provide consistent information regarding dates, attendance figures, and ticketing details; no discrepancies were noted.
What’s Next
Presale tickets become available on June 26, 2024, followed by a public sale on June 29. Layaway plans will allow early purchasers to secure tickets with minimal upfront cost. The festival will continue under the five-year venue agreement, positioning Columbus as the host city through at least 2030.
