Rock Fest is back, and they’re not messing around this year.
The massive three-day rock and camping takeover returns to the legendary hayfield in Cadott, Wisconsin on July 16–18, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the festival’s heaviest, loudest, and most stacked editions yet. With LIMP BIZKIT, THE OFFSPRING, and GOJIRA sitting at the top of the bill, Rock Fest 2026 blends massive global names with scene staples and a whole wave of newer bands making their Rock Fest debut.
Promoter Wade Asher sums it up like this:
“This lineup reflects what Rock Fest has always stood for — the artists who helped build this festival alongside bands that continue to carry rock forward. For more than three decades, Rock Fest has been a place where fans come together for loud music and long nights, to amplify their soul.”
And yeah — loud music and long nights pretty much nails it.
Here’s how the days break down:
Thursday, July 16:
GOJIRA
I PREVAIL
MACHINE HEAD
HATEBREED
SET IT OFF
MAGNOLIA PARK
LACUNA COIL
Friday, July 17:
LIMP BIZKIT
BODY COUNT
INSANE CLOWN POSSE
STATIC-X
DES ROCS
MISS MAY I
BONES UK
Saturday, July 18:
THE OFFSPRING
HALESTORM
THE PRETTY RECKLESS
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD
BADFLOWER
STORY OF THE YEAR
ILL NIÑO
There’s also a Wednesday, July 15 bonus bash (exclusive to three-day ticket holders) featuring CANDLEBOX, BUCKCHERRY, DYING WISH, and more.
As for tickets: they’re already flying. VIP, Reserved Lawn, 3-Day Pit, Electric Camping, The Dark Side Campground, and the Black Hole Ammo Top Tier Lounge are all gone. Heathens’ Hwy Campground is almost sold out, too. Three-day GA is currently sitting at $139, with full-weekend general camping at $165.
Moral of the story: if you’re thinking about going — don’t think too long.
Rock Fest 2026 is shaping up to be sweaty, chaotic, loud, and absolutely stacked. Exactly how it should be 🤘
