Aftershock 2026 Festival Info & FAQ
Aftershock 2026 was at Discovery Park, Sacramento, CA (Garden Highway / Jibboom Street entrances where the American and Sacramento rivers meet, next to I-5), across five stages. Camping and Park & Ride staging were at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95815.
Festival days were Thursday–Sunday, October 1–4, 2026. Campgrounds opened 12pm Wednesday, September 30 and closed 12pm Monday, October 5.
There was no general on-site parking beyond limited ADA parking. Park & Ride shuttles ran nonstop from Cal Expo to the Garden Highway gate, starting about 60 minutes before gates and running until about 75 minutes after the last set. Rideshare used the Jibboom Street zone near 500 Bercut Dr., SacRT light rail and supplemental buses served the Jibboom side, and Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates ran bike valet.
Aftershock 2026 was all ages, and every fan needed a pass. Admission, camping and Park & Ride shuttles were sold separately. Capital Club included daily re-entry.
2026 was Aftershock's first year with camping, at Cal Expo. Campers needed a festival pass and a camping wristband. Each site came with one Camping Vehicle Pass, showers, water and toilets, camp store access, 24-hour security and medical, re-entry between camp and the festival during event hours, and an invite to the Wednesday, Sep 30 Campground Pre-Party at Rock & Brews. Shuttle passes were sold separately, and hookups came only with powered and Premium RV sites.
Entry used metal detectors and a tight bag policy. Non-charging lockers were available at the Garden Highway GA, Jibboom GA, VIP and Capital Club locations.
Accessible campsites and ADA showers were available through the official ADA Camping Registration Form, and accessible Park & Ride shuttles ran for shuttle pass holders. Accessibility contact: access@aftershockfestival.com.
General / pass help: info@aftershockfestival.com. Official hub: aftershockfestival.com. Front Gate support: support.frontgatetickets.com.
FAQ
When and where was Aftershock 2026?
October 1–4, 2026 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California. Camping was at nearby Cal Expo (opened Wednesday, September 30).
Who headlined?
My Chemical Romance (Thursday), Limp Bizkit (Friday), Pierce the Veil (Saturday) and Tool (Sunday).
What pass types were offered?
4-Day, 2-Day and single-day GA, plus VIP and Capital Club in weekend and single-day versions. 2026 passes are no longer on sale; the event has ended.
Was it all ages?
Yes. Aftershock 2026 was all ages, and every attendee needed a pass. It was an outdoor, rain-or-shine festival.
Was there camping?
Yes. 2026 was the first year Aftershock offered camping, at Cal Expo: Car + Tent, General RV (no power / with power) and Premium RV full hookup, plus an Overnight Companion Vehicle add-on.
When did campgrounds open and close?
Campgrounds opened 12pm Wednesday, September 30 and closed 12pm Monday, October 5.