See Over 60 North American Rock + Metal Festivals Taking Place in 2026

Here we are and 2026 is underway. So what will be your rock and metal festival or cruise experiences this year?

The year is just getting started, but the festival and cruise announcements are coming in fast and there's a lot of options when it comes to spending your concert dollar. Luckily we're here to help you sort out what festival or cruise options you might want to partake in this year.

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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? Lamb of God's Headbanger's Boat, Sublime's Reef Madness and Flogging Molly's Salty Dog Cruise are just a few of your options..

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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