Sonic Temple 2026: Unveiling the Epic Lineup with My Chemical Romance, Tool, Shinedown, and Bring Me the Horizon

The 2026 Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival has announced its full lineup, featuring headliners My Chemical Romance, Tool, Shinedown, and Bring Me the Horizon. The festival will take place from May 14th to 17th at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. This year, the festival will feature five stages with over 140 acts performing across the four days. Tickets for Sonic Temple 2026, including GA and VIP passes, are currently available for purchase.
The opening night on Thursday, May 14th, will showcase performances by My Chemical Romance, Pierce the Veil, Breaking Benjamin, All Time Low, Coheed and Cambria, Rise Against, Slaughter to Prevail, Whitechapel, Dayseeker, Magnolia Park, Behemoth, and Cradle of Filth, among others. Friday, May 15th, will feature sets by Shinedown, The Offspring, Staind, Halestorm, Stone Temple Pilots, Sublime, Yellowcard, Simple Plan, Story of the Year, Lorna Shore, Kublai Khan TX, Zakk Sabbath, Sevendust, and more.
On Saturday, May 16th, Bring Me the Horizon will headline the festival, joined by Good Charlotte, Marilyn Manson, Motionless in White, Black Veil Brides, Bush, Alter Bridge, The Story So Far, Mayday Parade, Architects, The Amity Affliction, Body Count, and Sepultura, among others. Finally, Sunday, May 17th, will see Tool closing out the festival, with performances by Godsmack, Megadeth, Lamb of God, Black Label Society, Public Enemy, Amon Amarth, Anthrax, Electric Callboy, We Came as Romans, Dance Gavin Dance, Chiodos, Dethklok, Dragonforce, and more.
Brent Smith of Shinedown expressed excitement about headlining Sonic Temple, promising a memorable performance for the fans. The band is eager to deliver an unforgettable show and meet the high expectations of the audience. The lineup for the festival promises a diverse range of acts and genres, ensuring an exciting experience for attendees. Don't miss out on this epic music event!