Aftershock 2026 Set Times: When Do My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit and Tool Perform?
Aftershock 2026 is underway in Sacramento, bringing four days of rock, metal, punk and alternative music to Discovery Park from Thursday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 4.
The 2026 festival features more than 140 artists across five stages, with a packed schedule spanning major headliners and dozens of supporting acts throughout the weekend.
When Does Limp Bizkit Perform at Aftershock 2026?
Limp Bizkit is scheduled to headline the Aftershock Stage at 9:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. The band follows Wu-Tang Clan, which is scheduled for 7:35 p.m., and Public Enemy at 5:55 p.m.
Friday’s schedule also includes $uicideboy$ at 8:40 p.m. on the Shockwave Stage, Coheed and Cambria at 8:50 p.m. on The Point Stage and Dethklok at 9:45 p.m. on the Faultline Stage, giving attendees several late-night performances to navigate around Limp Bizkit’s set.
My Chemical Romance Already Headlined Thursday
My Chemical Romance kicked off the festival’s main headliner run at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, on the Aftershock Stage. Sublime played immediately beforehand at 6:20 p.m., while The Offspring performed at 7:20 p.m. on the Shockwave Stage.
My Chemical Romance’s Thursday performance also marked the 20th anniversary of The Black Parade, which was released in 2006, according to Aftershock’s official lineup.
When Does Tool Perform at Aftershock 2026?
Tool is scheduled to close Aftershock 2026 at 8:25 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, on the Aftershock Stage. Danny Elfman performs at 6:15 p.m. ahead of the headliner, while Queens of the Stone Age is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. on the Shockwave Stage.
The four-day headliner lineup also includes Pierce The Veil at 9:25 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. A Day To Remember follows at 8:15 p.m. on the Shockwave Stage, while BABYMETAL performs at 7:20 p.m. on the Aftershock Stage.
Aftershock 2026 Schedule, Location and What To Know
Aftershock is taking place at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California, from Oct. 1-4. Gates are scheduled to open at 11 a.m. daily, although the festival says schedules and set times can change.
The 2026 edition is the festival’s 14th year and expands to five stages with more than 140 artists. The lineup spans rock, punk, metal, emo and nu-metal, with acts including The Offspring, Sublime, Wu-Tang Clan, $uicideboy$, Pierce The Veil, Queens of the Stone Age, Danny Elfman and Stone Temple Pilots.
Danny Wimmer, founder of promoter Danny Wimmer Presents, previously described the 2026 edition as “a bold new chapter” for Aftershock, citing the expanded lineup, new camping option and Pierce The Veil’s headlining debut.
For attendees planning around the three major performances, the key dates are therefore Oct. 1 for My Chemical Romance, Oct. 2 for Limp Bizkit and Oct. 4 for Tool. The official festival site advises fans to use its schedule and mobile app for updates because performance times remain subject to change.
