Aftershock Festival
- Dates
- Expected October 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Discovery Park
- Price
- $235 to $603Payment plan available
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 20, 2026
The last Aftershock Festival was October 1 to 4, 2026, in Sacramento, CA. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
Last time around (2026)
This edition of Aftershock returned to Sacramento's Discovery Park for four days, spanning five stages and roughly 120 bands across punk, hard rock, heavy metal and emo. Day one centered on the main stages, with sets from Hawthorne Heights, Mayday Parade, We The Kings, Hot Mulligan, Lit and The Used, followed by Sublime, now fronted by Jakob Nowell, and a closing performance from My Chemical Romance reviving their 'Long Live The Black Parade' show in full marching band regalia. Day two featured a mixed bill including Drowning Pool, Alesana, Drain, Insane Clown Posse, Three 6 Mafia, $uicideboy$ and Limp Bizkit, drawing large crowds eager for gates to open and crowd activity like walls of death starting early in the day. Heat and dust were notable conditions throughout the weekend.
What's special
Billed as the West Coast's largest rock and metal festival, Aftershock takes over Discovery Park at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers for four October days of hard rock, metal, punk and hardcore across five stages. Danny Wimmer Presents built the lineup around legacy headliners alongside newer metalcore and hardcore acts, drawing a loyal, largely out-of-town crowd that treats it as an annual pilgrimage. Long-time attendees describe it as a yearly ritual and a genre community as much as a concert, with families who grew up on the music now bringing their own kids.
What people love
Attendees consistently single out the Discovery Park setting itself, open grass fields and shaded areas that regulars say beat every comparable festival, especially against asphalt-lot alternatives. The lineup depth and mix of veteran and newer acts keeps people coming back year after year, with several describing it as their one big annual splurge. The pit and camping-out culture draws praise too: mosh etiquette is largely self-policed, and multi-generation attendance (parents bringing kids, camaraderie with strangers) is a recurring, warmly-described theme.
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Listen
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Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Photos from the festival
Getting there
Nearest airport SMF.
How do I get to Aftershock Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Aftershock Festival. The nearest major airport is SMF, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
Capitol Corridor trains serve Sacramento Valley Station (401 I St), roughly 1.9 miles / ~32 min walk from Discovery Park (or a short rideshare/local-transit connection). The line does not run to/from SMF airport itself, pair with rideshare, taxi, or a rental car for the airport leg.
Book / infoBy bus & public transit
Greyhound and FlixBus intercity coaches serve the Sacramento Bus Station (420 Richards Blvd), a similar distance from Discovery Park as the Amtrak station. No coach runs directly to SMF or to the festival site, connect onward via rideshare or taxi.
Book / infoYolobus 42A/42B runs an intercity loop through SMF, downtown Sacramento, West Sacramento, and Davis. SacRT's Route 142 Express Airport Bus runs nonstop between SMF and downtown Sacramento every 20-30 min, 7 days/week. Neither route reaches Discovery Park directly, from downtown Sacramento a further local bus, rideshare, or ~30 min walk is needed to close the gap.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Uber and Lyft operate 24/7 at SMF; walk to the curbside 'Passenger Pickups'/TNC-Rideshare zone outside baggage claim. Taxis queue curbside at baggage claim (SITOA dispatch). At the festival end, rideshare/taxi is NOT curbside at Discovery Park, all pickup/drop-off is routed to the dedicated Jibboom St. Pick-Up Zone on the park's south side (exit via Jibboom St., cross the Jibboom St. Bridge, follow the bike path under the I-5 overpass to the zone near 500 Bercut Drive).
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Prepay via Front Gate Tickets. Limited paid parking exists in surrounding lots (near Truxel Rd/Mill Creek Dr, and West El Camino Ave/Natomas Park Dr), opening 10am daily, roughly a 20-minute walk to the venue; exact cost not posted on the official site.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
Discovery Park
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Aftershock Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 2
Car + Tent site (~20x20 ft, up to 4 people), 5 nights (Wed-Mon), starting at $499.00.
General RV, no power, from $599. General RV with 50-amp power from $679. Premium RV full hookup from $719, all for the 5-night period. General RV site ~20x40 ft, up to 6 people.
Not camping? Where to stay
Budget stays 1
In downtown Sacramento near Golden 1 Center, about 2 miles from Discovery Park.
≈ $130-180 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Book directMid-range hotels 2
On J Street downtown, near Old Sacramento Waterfront, about 2 miles from Discovery Park.
≈ $180-240 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Book directAdjacent to Golden 1 Center in downtown Sacramento, about 2 miles from Discovery Park.
≈ $220-300 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Book directTreat yourself 1
Overlooking Golden 1 Center at Downtown Commons, about 2 miles from Discovery Park.
≈ $300-450 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Book directWhere can I stay near Aftershock Festival?
Budget stays 6
228 Jibboom Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates920 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA 95691
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates958 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA 95691
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates940 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA 95691
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates817 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA 95691
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1030 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA 95691
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 5
2101 River Plaza Drive, Sacramento, CA 95833
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2540 Venture Oaks Way, Sacramento, CA 95833
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2555 Venture Oaks Way, Sacramento, CA 95833
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates300 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates905 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 2
1006 4th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates500 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Quick answers
When is Aftershock Festival 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was October 1 to 4, 2026. The next one is expected in October.
How much are Aftershock Festival tickets?
$235 to $603 per person were the 2026 edition's prices. The next edition's prices will be confirmed when tickets go on sale.
Where is Aftershock Festival held?
Discovery Park, Sacramento, CA.