Sonic Temple 2026 Unleashes a Massive Lineup of Rock Icons and Modern Powerhouses
- Chris Collett
- Oct 28
- 2 min read
COLUMBUS, OH – May 14-17, 2026
The Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival will return to Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, with one of its biggest lineups yet. Presented by Danny Wimmer Presents, the 2026 edition expands to five stages and more than 140 artistsacross four days of rock, metal, and alternative music.
Headliners Set the Stage
Each day brings a different heavyweight lineup:
Thursday, May 14: My Chemical Romance, Pierce the Veil, All Time Low, and Coheed and Cambria lead the opening night.
Friday, May 15: Shinedown, Staind, Halestorm, and Stone Temple Pilots take over the main stage.
Saturday, May 16: Bring Me the Horizon, Good Charlotte, Motionless in White, and Palaye Royale headline a day packed with energy.
Sunday, May 17: Tool closes the festival, joined by Godsmack, Lamb of God, and Black Label Society.
Other high-profile names include The Offspring, Marilyn Manson, Megadeth, Public Enemy, Bush, Sublime, Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm, and Architects.
Diverse Talent Across Every Stage
The full lineup spans genres from punk and hard rock to metalcore and death metal. Acts like Behemoth, Sevendust, Dance Gavin Dance, Electric Callboy, Simple Plan, The Story So Far, Yellowcard, and Atreyu underscore the festival’s wide appeal. Hardcore fans can expect sets from Cattle Decapitation, Napalm Death, Suffocation, and Kreator, while nostalgic favorites like New Found Glory, Hawthorne Heights, and Mayday Parade round out the lineup.
Expanding the Experience
The 2026 edition adds a fifth stage, giving more bands the spotlight and offering fans even more variety. Alongside the music, Sonic Temple will again feature large-scale art installations, mural exhibits, interactive experiences, and premium viewing areas.
Festivalgoers can expect an upgraded layout that continues Sonic Temple’s reputation as one of North America’s premier rock and metal gatherings.
Tickets and Availability
Four-day and single-day passes, as well as VIP upgrades, are available now through sonictemplefestival.com. Organizers recommend early purchase due to high demand following last year’s sold-out event.
About Sonic Temple
Launched in 2019 by Danny Wimmer Presents, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival celebrates heavy music and visual art on a grand scale. The event has quickly grown into one of the country’s flagship rock festivals, drawing fans from around the world to Columbus each spring.
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