Aftershock Festival 2026

Oct 1, 2026 Oct 4, 2026

Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 19 March 2026

About this festival

Aftershock Festival is the West Coast's largest rock and heavy metal celebration, held annually at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California. The four-day event features a massive lineup of legendary icons and emerging artists across multiple stages, drawing over 160,000 attendees each year.

What this festival offers

Don't lose your ears at Aftershock Festival

The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume — no ringing on the train home.

For fans

Where you'll be

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Discovery Park

1600 Garden Hwy, Sacramento, CA 95833, United States

Local Currency: USD

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Last verified 19 March 2026