Sonic Temple Is Taking Over
With just a few short weeks until the gates open at Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, producer Danny Wimmer Presents has unveiled the official performance schedule, along with new immersive art experiences and a lineup of special after-parties set to keep the energy going all weekend long.
Known as the Pinnacle of Rock Festivals in America, Sonic Temple returns to Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, May 14–17, featuring 145+ bands across five stages, including:
Thursday, May 14: My Chemical Romance, Pierce The Veil, Breaking Benjamin
Friday, May 15: Shinedown, Staind, Sublime
Saturday, May 16: Bring Me the Horizon, Good Charlotte, Marilyn Manson
Sunday, May 17: Tool, Godsmack, Megadeth
This year’s event is already on pace for record-breaking attendance, with several days close to selling out.
Beyond the stacked music lineup, Sonic Temple continues to stand out for its integration of visual art—transforming the festival grounds into a fully immersive gallery experience. Featured artists include contemporary American painter Terry Urban, recognized for his bold pop-meets-street aesthetic, and illustrator Jay Howell, best known for his work on Bob’s Burgers and Sanjay and Craig.
Making its debut this year is Secret Walls, the globally renowned live art battle platform with a presence in over 100 cities across 50 countries. Now arriving in Columbus, it will feature international street artists competing head-to-head in real time, creating live artwork under pressure with the crowd as witness. Fans can drop in between sets to watch the battles unfold, participate in live workshops, and explore a new creative dimension of the festival. Additional art offerings include large-scale murals and a curated on-site artist marketplace.
The full Sonic Temple 2026 performance schedule (subject to change) is available online. Attendees can also build personalized schedules, receive real-time updates, and access the latest festival information through the official Sonic Temple mobile app, available on both iOS and Android.
As demand continues to rise, please lock in your passes soon. Limited General Admission, VIP, and Rock Royalty passes are still available. Flexible payment plans are also offered through Zip, allowing fans to secure passes now and split the cost into 4 to 8 manageable payments.
For those looking to elevate their experience, the Rock Royalty package delivers premium access and exclusive perks. This includes artist-focused experiences such as photo opportunities, curated exhibits, and access to a private, air-conditioned lounge. Fans can also take part in interactive sessions with artists like Bring Me The Horizon and Shinedown, along with meet-and-greet opportunities featuring All Time Low, Daughtry, New Found Glory, Hawthorne Heights, P.O.D., Stone Temple Pilots, BUSH, Pop Evil, and Saliva. Rock Royalty pass holders enjoy full weekend re-entry, as well as access to both field and stadium viewing areas.
For a more private and elevated setting, attendees can reserve suites inside Historic Crew Stadium—ideal for groups looking for a premium, shared experience with prime views of the festival. Suite reservations can be made by contacting Premium@ColumbusCrew.com.
Travel packages are also available through Jampack, offering bundled hotel accommodations and festival admission with the added convenience of daily re-entry. Camping options and a limited number of parking passes are currently on sale, though availability is extremely limited.
New for 2026, Sonic Temple introduces Park & Ride Shuttle Passes operating from Columbus State Community College. Fans can choose between single-day or four-day shuttle options, providing a convenient alternative as on-site parking nears capacity.
| Thursday, May 14 | |||
| Temple Stage | Cathedral Stage | ||
| 9:20 PM | My Chemical Romance | 8:10 PM | Breaking Benjamin |
| 7:00 PM | Pierce The Veil | 6:05 PM | Rise Against |
| 5:15 PM | All Time Low | 4:30 PM | The Used |
| 3:40 PM | Coheed & Cambria | 2:55 PM | Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm |
| 2:20 PM | L.S. Dunes | 1:45 PM | Fozzy |
| 1:10 PM | Hawthorne Heights | 12:35 PM | Egypt Central |
| 12:00 PM | The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus | ||
| Citadel Stage | Sanctuary Stage | ||
| 9:10 PM | Slaughter To Prevail | 8:15 PM | Dayseeker |
| 7:25 PM | Whitechapel | 6:40 PM | Magnolia Park |
| 6:00 PM | Thy Art Is Murder | 5:20 PM | Catch Your Breath |
| 4:40 PM | Attila | 4:05 PM | Holding Absence |
| 3:30 PM | Bodysnatcher | 2:55 PM | Wind Walkers |
| 2:20 PM | Carnifex | 1:45 PM | Nerv |
| 1:10 PM | Disembodied Tyrant | 12:35 PM | The Pretty Wild |
| 12:00 PM | Windwaker | ||
| Altar Stage | |
| 10:10 PM | Behemoth |
| 9:15 PM | Cradle Of Filth |
| 7:00 PM | Dying Fetus |
| 5:15 PM | Cattle Decapitation |
| 4:00 PM | Napalm Death |
| 2:25 PM | Fleshgod Apocalypse |
| 1:15 PM | Suffocation |
| 12:05 PM | Nekrogoblikon |
| Friday, May 15 | |||
| Temple Stage | Cathedral Stage | ||
| 9:20 PM | Shinedown | 8:15 PM | Sublime |
| 7:10 PM | Staind | 6:15 PM | Chevelle |
| 5:25 PM | Halestorm | 4:35 PM | Yellowcard |
| 3:45 PM | Stone Temple Pilots | 3:05 PM | New Found Glory |
| 2:20 PM | Daughtry | 1:45 PM | Everclear |
| 1:10 PM | Hinder | 12:35 PM | Lit |
| 12:00 PM | Buckcherry | ||
| Citadel Stage | Sanctuary Stage | ||
| 10:05 PM | Simple Plan | 9:15 PM | Lorna Shore |
| 8:25 PM | Story Of The Year | 7:40 PM | Kublai Khan TX |
| 6:55 PM | Atreyu | 6:15 PM | Paleface Swiss |
| 5:40 PM | Blessthefall | 5:05 PM | Chelsea Grin |
| 4:30 PM | The Word Alive | 3:55 PM | Brand Of Sacrifice |
| 3:20 PM | Woe, Is Me | 2:45 PM | Signs Of The Swarm |
| 2:10 PM | Left On Red | 1:35 PM | Jiluka |
| 1:00 PM | As You Were | 12:25 PM | Not Enough Space |
| Altar Stage | |
| 10:00 PM | Zakk Sabbath |
| 7:30 PM | Sevendust |
| 5:25 PM | Static-X |
| 3:50 PM | Dope |
| 2:25 PM | Powerman 5000 |
| 1:10 PM | Mushroomhead |
| 12:10 PM | Soil |
| 11:30 AM | Flaw |
| Saturday, May 16 | |||
| Temple Stage | Cathedral Stage | ||
| 9:20 PM | Bring Me The Horizon | 8:15 PM | Marilyn Manson |
| 7:10 PM | Good Charlotte | 6:15 PM | Bush |
| 5:20 PM | Motionless In White | 4:30 PM | Alter Bridge |
| 3:45 PM | Black Veil Brides | 3:05 PM | Coal Chamber |
| 2:25 PM | The Plot In You | 1:50 PM | Pop Evil |
| 1:15 PM | Palaye Royale | 12:40 PM | All That Remains |
| 12:05 PM | Amira Elfeky | ||
| Citadel Stage | Sanctuary Stage | ||
| 9:25 PM | The Story So Far | 8:35 PM | Architects |
| 7:45 PM | Mayday Parade | 7:00 PM | The Amity Affliction |
| 6:15 PM | Motion City Soundtrack | 5:30 PM | August Burns Red |
| 4:50 PM | The Wonder Years | 4:10 PM | The Ghost Inside |
| 3:35 PM | State Champs | 3:05 PM | Make Them Suffer |
| 2:30 PM | Citizen | 1:55 PM | Alpha Wolf |
| 1:20 PM | Knuckle Puck | 12:45 PM | Novelists |
| 12:10 PM | Allt | ||
| Altar Stage | |
| 10:10 PM | Body Count feat. Ice-T |
| 9:15 PM | Sepultura |
| 7:35 PM | Kreator |
| 5:35 PM | Carcass |
| 3:50 PM | Biohazard |
| 2:25 PM | Snot |
| 1:15 PM | CKY |
| 12:05 PM | Butcher Babies |
| Sunday, May 17 | |||
| Temple Stage | Cathedral Stage | ||
| 9:20 PM | Tool | 8:15 PM | Megadeth |
| 7:10 PM | Godsmack | 6:20 PM | Public Enemy |
| 5:25 PM | Lamb of God | 4:40 PM | Amon Amarth |
| 3:50 PM | Black Label Society | 3:05 PM | Suicidal Tendencies |
| 2:20 PM | Avatar | 1:45 PM | In Flames |
| 1:10 PM | P.O.D. | 12:35 PM | Demon Hunter |
| 12:00 PM | Saliva | ||
| Citadel Stage | Sanctuary Stage | ||
| 9:05 PM | Electric Callboy | 10:00 PM | Dance Gavin Dance |
| 7:35 PM | We Came As Romans | 8:20 PM | Chiodos |
| 6:10 PM | Polaris | 6:55 PM | Thrice |
| 5:00 PM | Senses Fail | 5:35 PM | Bloodywood |
| 3:50 PM | Thrown | 4:25 PM | Anberlin |
| 2:40 PM | Thornhill | 3:15 PM | From First To Last |
| 1:30 PM | Conquer Divide | 2:05 PM | Drop Dead, Gorgeous |
| 12:55 PM | A Skylit Drive | ||
| Altar Stage | |
| 10:10 PM | Dethklok |
| 9:15 PM | DragonForce |
| 7:35 PM | Apocalyptica |
| 5:40 PM | DevilDriver |
| 3:55 PM | Alestorm |
| 2:20 PM | Wind Rose |
| 1:10 PM | Spiritworld |
| 12:00 PM | Castle Rat |
Gates will open daily at 11:00 AM, giving fans plenty of time to catch early sets and explore everything the festival has to offer.
Sonic Temple 2026 is packed with standout moments, milestone celebrations, and rare appearances, including:
Megadeth (farewell tour)
Public Enemy (celebrating 40 years)
Body Count feat. Ice-T (festival debut and first Ohio show in 8 years)
Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm (celebrating 20th anniversary of their debut self-titled album)
Sepultura (one of their final U.S. shows)
Coal Chamber (rare show)
DragonForce (Inhuman Rampage 20th anniversary)
Hawthorne Heights (home state performance)
Saliva (Every Six Seconds 25th Anniversary Performance)
From First To Last (rare show / 1st Ohio show in 12 years)
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (20th Anniversary of Don’t You Fake It)
Anberlin (exclusive reunion with original lead singer Stephen Christian)
Snot (reunion)
Egypt Central (reunion)
Mushroomhead (home state performance)
Drop Dead, Gorgeous (reunion)
Fans can find additional details and explore ticket options through the official festival website.