Aftershock is The West Coast’s Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival held at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California. Aftershock features 115+ bands performing across four stages over four days.

First launched in 2012, Aftershock welcomed almost 13,000 fans in one day. In 2025, Aftershock welcomed over 160,000 fans to all come party together. Aftershock will return in 2026.

Aftershock has hosted some of the biggest names in rock and metal, including Deftones, Guns N’ Roses, Blink-182, Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, Kiss, Metallica, My Chemical Romance, Tool, Slipknot and many more. Explore the full Aftershock 2026 lineup on our LINEUP page.

The festival offers a wide range of ticketing options including General Admission, Single Days, Capital Club, VIP, Hotel Packages, GOVX, and more. Visit our PASSES page for all available options and pricing to buy your passes now!

Whether you are a long time fan or a first time attendee, Aftershock is the ultimate rock and metal festival experience. Do not miss your chance to be part of one of the most unforgettable weekends in Sacramento.