The Aftershock Festival lineup has arrived for 2025, with a stellar group of bands set to take the stage including headliners Blink-182, Deftones, Korn and Bring Me the Horizon.The four-day music festival returns to Sacramento’s Discovery Park the weekend of Oct. 2-5. Organizers have pulled in over 115 bands to play four stages over four days.“Aftershock is the biggest rock, punk, and metal festival on the West Coast, and this year, it lined up perfectly for California fans. We’ve got legendary reunions, rare performances, and more California bands on this lineup than any Aftershock before,” says Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. “Year after year, we’ve broken attendance records, and this one is set to be the biggest yet. Trust me, you don’t want to miss it. I hope to see you there.”Who Is Playing on What Day for the 2025 Aftershock Festival?The festival kicks off Thursday (Oct. 2) with Blink-182 headlining. Also sitting atop the Thursday bill will be Good Charlotte and All Time Low. The full Thursday bill includes:Stage 1Blink-182All Time LowTaking Back SundayAlkaline TrioState ChampsHoobastankThe AtarisStage 2Good CharlotteThe All American RejectsHollywood UndeadMom Jeans.Bowling for SoupRed Jumpsuit ApparatusHot MilkStage 3Acid BathPower TripCarcassHigh on FireCattle DecapitationNailsSnotDry Kill LogicStage 4HatebreedA Tribute to S.O.D.All Shall PerishSpeedSpiteThrownLeft to SufferREAD MORE: The Rock + Metal Bands Touring in 2025On Friday (Oct. 3), Deftones take the top spot on the bill, with A Perfect Circle and Turnstile also heading up the day. The remainder of the Friday bill can be seen below.Stage 1DeftonesTurnstileKnocked LooseThe Dillinger Escape PlanBasementFailureGlareQuannicStage 2A Perfect CircleLamb of GodBruce DickinsonKerry KingFear FactoryLacuna CoilWinds of PlagueStage 3Dream TheaterTestamentExodusAlestormYngwie MalmsteenDeath AngelGloryhammerForbiddenStage 4ChiodosOf Mice & MenGet ScaredNorthlaneLandmvrksViolent ViraThornhillDay 3 on Saturday (Oct. 4) has Korn atop the bill, with Bad Omens and Gojira also set to lead the way. The full lineup for Saturday includes:Stage 1KornGojiraChevelleSlaughter to PrevailBilmuriSalivaNonpointReturn to DustStage 2Bad OmensThree Days GraceTriviumDayseekerKittieMemphis May FireScary Kids Scaring KidsStage 3PowerwolfDragonForceAugust Burns RedImminenceDying FetusDemon HunterSeven Hours After VioletBorn of OsirisStage 4SunamiTrash TalkScowlDying WishXibalbaSnuffed on SightSpyThe final day (Oct. 5) on Sunday has Bring Me the Horizon, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson leading the way. The full Sunday bill features:Stage 1Bring Me the HorizonMarilyn MansonMotionless in WhiteBlack Veil BridesStory of the YearThe Plot in YouSleep TheoryStage 2Rob ZombieMudvayneIn This MomentMachine HeadStatic-XSpineshankDopeStage 3Flyleaf Featuring Lacey SturmPop EvilHinderCrossfadeSick PuppiesRev Theory12 StonesFive Headed CobraStage 4Cavalera Chaos ADGWARDevilDriverChimaira3 Inches of BloodSix Feet UnderProngaftershock festival 2025 lineupDanny Wimmer Presentsloading…How Do I Get Tickets?Tickets for the 2025 Aftershock Festival are available now through the Aftershock Festival website. You can also find hotel and lodging info and get merch as well.2025 Rock + Metal Festival + Cruise GuideWho needs a musical adventure? Find your experience of choice through our 2025 rock and metal festival and cruise guide.Gallery Credit: Chad Childers, Loudwire
