We Aren’t Ready For The Earthquake Aftershock
Rockers unite! Headbangers at the ready! Mosh-Pit participants, start your engines! Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the full music lineup for the 14th year of Aftershock, October 1-4 at the scenic Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA, and they are adding a 5th stage (The Point) this year to accommodate acts and attendees. There is something for everyone at this festival.
The main headliners are just the tip of the iceberg, but they are colossal to say the least. Be sure to check out the whole festival poster, but here are some of the highlights for each day!
Thursday, October 1: My Chemical Romance, The Offspring, Sublime
Friday, October 2: Limp Bizkit, $UICIDEBOY$, Wu-Tang Clan
Saturday, October 3: Pierce The Veil, A Day To Remember, BABYMETAL
Sunday, October 4: TOOL, Queens of the Stone Age, Danny Elfman
Festival Details
Aftershock is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America. In 2025, Aftershock welcomed 164,000+ fans from all 50 states and more than 30 countries, generating an estimated $39 million in local economic impact. Discovery Park is conveniently located near downtown Sacramento at 1600 Garden Highway, where the American and Sacramento Rivers meet.
Ticket Info
Aftershock 4-Day and Single Day General Admission, VIP, and Capital Club passes are on sale now, starting at $1 down using layaway.
Capital Club perks include access to a private, elevated mainstage viewing platform, an exclusive air-conditioned lounge with comfortable seating, all-inclusive drinks, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a dedicated merch stand, Wi-Fi, fast-track entry, air-conditioned restrooms and more.
For the first time ever, Aftershock will offer official RV and Car + Tent camping at nearby Cal Expo for a fully immersive weekend experience. Festival re-entry is included with camping passes, and shuttle passes are available for purchase. In addition, campers will also get access to the Aftershock Wednesday Night Camping Pre-Party hosted by Rock & Brew with tons of perks! All camping details can be found here.
An Aftershock Student Offer is also available, allowing those with a valid .edu email address access to purchase a $150 (all-in, fees included) Single-Day GA Aftershock Pass via FEVO. Find more details here.
And new for 2026, the Coast to Coast Pass offers entry to both Aftershock in Sacramento and Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, May 7-10, 2026. Find more details here.
DWP has partnered with GOVX to offer exclusively-priced Aftershock passes for 4-Day GA and Single Day GA for military, nurse, firefighter, and police personnel. Find more info here.
Fans can book official Aftershock hotel and admission packages, which allow festival re-entry each day and additional perks via Jampack. Hotel packages start as low as $10 down.
Weekend and daily Park & Ride passes to and from Cal Expo are also available for purchase as an add-on option for the most convenient way to get to the festival grounds, as there is no onsite parking at Aftershock. Each Park & Ride Shuttle Pass includes free parking for a vehicle at Cal Expo and a nonstop shuttle to and from the festival site.
All details on festival passes, including Jampack hotel packages, camping and parking passes can be found here.
All Pass Types, Including 4-Day, Single Day, GA, VIP & Capital Club SVIPOn Sale Now At AftershockFestival.com