Upcoming Rock Festivals
The following is a list of upcoming Rock festivals with ticket & accommodations links.
Sonic Temple
Dates: May 16th – 19th
Location: Columbus, OH
Headliners: Disturbed, Pantera, Slipknot & The Original Misfits
FAQ: Historic Crew Stadium is located in the north of the city of Columbus, about 3.5 miles from downtown Columbus and not far east from the Ohio State University Campus.
Ticket Information (Lodging & Transportation)
The Big Texas Metal Fest
Dates: May 24th – 26th
Location: The Far Out Lounge. Austin, TX
Headliners: Hatebreed, Atreyu & All Shall Perish
FAQ: The event is outdoors. There are 2 stages that DO NOT play at the same time. There will be multiple food options and bars with on-site vendors.
Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival
Dates: July 19th – July 21st
Location: Ohio State Reformatory, Mansfield OH
Headliners: Breaking Benjamin, Godsmack & Shinedown
FAQ: The festival is centrally located approximately an hour from Cleveland and Canton/Akron, Ohio.
Rock Fest
Dates: July 18th – 20th
Location: Cadott, WI
Headliners: Jelly Roll, Shinedown & Thirty Seconds To Mars
FAQ: All ages are welcome! Children ages 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Hearing protection is strongly suggested for all festival attendees, especially for children.
Ticket Information (Camping & Transportation)
Rocklahoma
Dates: August 30th– September 1st
Location: Pryor, OK (Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch — just outside Tulsa)
Headliners: Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, Slipknot, Evanescence & Lamb Of God
FAQ: This is an all-ages event. All attendees are required to purchase a full price ticket, regardless of age. Parents are encouraged to bring hearing protection for their children.
Ticket Information (Lodging & Transportation)
New England Metal & Hardcore Festival
Dates: September 21st – 22nd
Location: Worcester, MA
Headliners: Killswitch Engage, Suicidal Tendencies, Machine Head & Slaughter To Prevail
FAQ: The two-day gathering will be held at The Palladium Outdoors.
Ticket Information (Lodging & Transportation)
Louder Than Life Festival
Dates: September 26th – 29th
Location: Louisville, KY – Highland Festival Grounds
Headliners: Slipknot, Slayer, Mötley Crüe & KoЯn
FAQ: The Highland Festival Grounds at The Kentucky Expo Center is conveniently located at the junction of I-65 and I-264 in Louisville and has multiple entrances to paved parking lots. The grounds are located adjacent to the 1-65 and the Louisville International Airport.
Ohana Festival
Dates: September 27th – 29th
Location: Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA
Headliners: Pearl Jam, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Alanis Morissette & Garbage
FAQ: For the safety of everyone entering the festival, all fans are subject to a full and complete airport-style search prior to entry. This may include a full body pat-down and magnetometer screening before entry.
South Star Festival (Inaugural)
Dates: September 28th – 29th
Location: John Hunt Park, Huntsville, AL
Headliners: blink-182, Gwen Stefani, Shinedown
FAQ: The festival will not tolerate any harassment based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, body size, appearance, age, or national origin. Report any incident to the nearest staff member.
Furnacefest
Dates: October 4th – 6th
Location: Brimingham, AL
Headliners: August Burns Red, Coheed and Cambria & Underoath
FAQ: Furnancefest is located at Sloss Furnances Ntional Historic Landmark in Brimingham. Children under 10 are admitted for free.
Aftershock Festival
Dates: October 10th -13th
Location: Discovery Park, Sacramento, CA
Headliners: Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Mötley Crüe, Slayer & Pantera
FAQ: Discovery Park is located adjacent to I-5 in downtown Sacramento. Fans will enter the festival on the north side of the park at the Garden Highway entrance or the Jibboom Street entrance from the south. Festival parking is not available within Discovery Park
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