See Over 20 North American Rock + Metal Festivals Taking Place in 2026

What will end up being your standout 2026 rock and metal festival or cruise experiences?

There's typically no better bang for your buck than catching a lot of great acts in one place and while we're coming to the end of one festival and cruise season, another one is just around the corner.

The rock and metal festivals and a number of significant rock and metal cruises have begun rolling out the details for their 2026 adventures and it's time to start making plans for the year ahead.

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Will you be rocking out in the spring at Sonic Temple or Welcome to Rockville or is something like the more diverse Coachella your hang? Have a desire to hit the high seas with your favorite bands? Cruises such as ShipRocked, the Monsters of Rock Cruise and 70,000 Tons of Metal will satisfy your cruise ship desires early in 2026.

You'll want to check in with this guide throughout the year as we'll continually update all of the new rock and metal festival and cruise announcements. So start dreaming of sunshine, great tunes and good time vibes as the 2026 festival and cruise season will be here before you know it.

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