Where to buy tickets, lineup, dates
It’s time to start mapping out your annual Columbus pilgrimage, metalheads.
The Sonic Temple Festival just announced their 2026 lineup and once again their team has delivered a sprawling bill with household name headliners, oddities, throwback favorites, up-and-comers and much, much more.
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Just a few of the biggest names to look out for at the Historic Crew Stadium on May 14-17 include emo vets My Chemical Romance, alt-metal icons Tool, heavy legends Megadeth, cheeky punk rockers The Offspring and post-hardcore prog heroes Coheed and Cambria.
They’ll be joined by Shinedown, Good Charlotte, Breaking Benjamin, Bring Me The Horizon, Dance Gavin Dance and many, many more.
In total, over 140 (!) huge acts are scheduled to take the stage over the long weekend.
“[Five] stages of rock, metal, and punk immersed in world class creative from live mural painting to exclusive artwork throughout the site,” the Festival shared from their official Instagram account.
In years past, the sonically-adventurous musical extravaganza has impressed critics.
“They have made Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival a one stop shop for a variety of genres in the music world, giving fans a place to see all of their favorite bands (and a few amazing headliners) for a reasonable price,” Metal Insider wrote about the 2024 edition.
Want to be there to mosh, thrash, rage, jam or all of the above?
You’re in the right place.
Fans Metalheads can purchase tickets for all the Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale has already taken place at the time of publication.
Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.
Sonic Temple Festival tickets 2026
A complete calendar including all 2026 Sonic Temple single and multi-day pass dates can be found right here:
Sonic Temple 2026 lineup
If you’re curious who’s rounding the expansive bill, we’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find all the artists slated to perform at Sonic Temple in May ’26.
Huge metal acts on tour in 2025-26
Can’t wait until next May for the Sonic Temple Festival?
Us too.
In the meantime, here are just five huge acts that will tide you over until then (and a few to keep an eye out for later on down the line).
• RUSH
• Nine Inch Nails
• Foo Fighters
• Iron Maiden
• Puscifer
Who else is rocking out this year? Check out this list of all the biggest heavy acts on tour in 2025-26 to catch the show that makes the most sense for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
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