The event returns to Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, in May 2026
Danny Wimmer Presents has revealed the full lineup for the 2026 edition of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival. My Chemical Romance, Bring Me The Horizon, Tool, and Shinedown will headline the fifth Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival from May 14-17 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
The Pinnacle of Rock Festivals in America will feature an extensive rock, metal, and punk lineup of 140+ bands and has expanded to five stages in 2026.
My Chemical Romance, Pierce The Veil, and Breaking Benjamin will perform on Thursday, May 14th. Shinedown, The Offspring, and Staind will headline Friday, May 15th.
Bring Me the Horizon, Good Charlotte, and Marilyn Manson on Saturday, May 16th. Tool, Godsmack, and Megadeth will close on Sunday, May 17th.
Megadeth will bring its farewell tour to the event, Body Count, featuring Ice-T, will make its festival debut, with Hawthorne Heights will perform in its home state.
Beyond the music, one of the most distinctive elements of Sonic Temple is its celebration of visual art—transforming the festival into a living, breathing gallery experience. The onsite Art Boutique, Art Towers, and Art Walls return, featuring live, large-scale installations and interactive pieces that unfold in real time throughout the weekend.
All pass types—including Single Day and four-day GA, GA Plus, VIP and Premium Experiences—are available now for as low as $1 down on layaway, with over six months to pay in full. Premium experiences include Rock Royalty, a GA Plus upgrade that takes fans inside the world of our headliners with exclusive photo ops, curated memorabilia displays, and a luxury lounge environment. The Columbus Owners Club delivers the ultimate festival experience with access to the mainstage field and stadium seats, plus entry to the VIP Lounge, Rock Royalty Lounge, and the private COC Lounge—featuring air-conditioned indoor spaces, an elevated viewing deck, complimentary food and drinks, and premium restrooms. Fans can also live the suite life in one of Historic Crew Stadium’s private suites—perfect for a party with your crew and an unforgettable view of the action.
DWP has again partnered with GOVX to offer specially priced Sonic Temple passes–including four-day GA Field, four-day GA Stadium, and Single Day GA Stadium–to military, nurses, firefighters, and police personnel who can verify their eligibility through GOVX.
