Sonic Temple 2026 Festival Info & FAQ
Sonic Temple 2026 was at Historic Crew Stadium, Black and Gold Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43211 — five stages for the first time in festival history.
May 14–17, 2026 (Thu–Sun). Campgrounds opened Wednesday, May 12 at noon and closed Monday, May 17 at noon.
All ages. Pass lanes included 4-Day GA Stadium, GA Field, VIP, and Rock Royalty. Suites were handled via Premium@ColumbusCrew.com. Parking and Park & Ride shuttles (Columbus State Community College) sold separately. Daily re-entry rules differed for non-campers vs campers.
RV-only camping on site (~350 spots). No tent camping. Each site allowed up to six campers. Power: 30/50 amp (bring 50–75 ft cord). Complimentary showers, 24-hour security, re-entry to the festival during event hours. Festival admission sold separately.
On-site parking was limited; Park & Ride shuttle passes (single-day or four-day) ran from Columbus State Community College. Travel packages were offered via Jampack historically.
2026 is archived. Early bird for May 13–16, 2027 is on sonictemplefestival.com — do not treat 2027 prices as 2026 facts.
FAQ
When and where was Sonic Temple 2026?
May 14–17, 2026 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
Who headlined?
My Chemical Romance (Thursday), Shinedown (Friday), Bring Me the Horizon (Saturday) and Tool (Sunday).
How big was it?
Five stages, 140-plus bands, and a reported ~184,000 fans over four days — a record for the festival.
What pass types existed?
4-Day GA Stadium, 4-Day GA Field, VIP, and Rock Royalty, plus suites and travel packages. 2026 sales are closed; check sonictemplefestival.com for 2027.
Was there camping?
Yes — limited on-site RV camping only (no tent camping), about 350 spots. Press covering 2026 listed basic RV around $841 and premium closer spots around $1,008, with water/electric hookups and up to six campers per site. Festival passes sold separately. 2026 camping is ended.
Could non-campers re-enter?
Campers had re-entry between the festival and campgrounds during event hours. General festival re-entry rules were tighter for non-campers — always defer to the official FAQ for the active year.