The West Coast’s Largest Rock, Punk, And Metal Festival Comes To CA This October — Feat. Blink-182, Deftones, Korn, And More

The Aftershock Festival returns to Sacramento’s Discovery Park from October 2-5, 2025, featuring an extensive lineup of the biggest names in punk, rock, and metal. The all-ages event is known to draw upwards of 160,000 fans from all over the world, who this year will come to see headliners like Blink-182, Deftones, Korn, and Bring Me The Horizon. Tickets are now available for the 13th annual Aftershock Festival—keep reading for everything you should know! 2025 festival highlights ------------------------ Aftershock 2025 will present over 115 bands across four main stages from Thursday, October 2nd, through Sunday, October 5th. Here are a few of the major names coming each day. * Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 : Blink-182 headlines alongside Good Charlotte, All Time Low, Taking Back Sunday, The All-American Rejects, Acid Bath, and Hatebreed * Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 : Deftones headlines with A Perfect Circle, TURNSTILE, Knocked Loose, Lamb of God, and Dream Theater * Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 : Korn headlines with Bad Omens, Kojira, Three Days Grace, Chevelle, Powerwolf, and Sunami * Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 : Bring Me The Horizon headlines with Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Mudvayne, Motionless in White, In This Moment, Black Veil Brides Aftershock passes are available as single-day, four-day general admission, VIP, and special “Capital Club SVIP” packages. They start at $206 for a single-day GA pass, with tier prices increasing as the festival draws nearer. About the Aftershock Festival ----------------------------- Aftershock began in 2012 as a single-day metal and rock event with headliners Stone Temple Pilots and Deftones . It expanded into a larger and larger music festival over the years, featuring some of the biggest hits of the heavy music scene, including System of a Down, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Slipknot, and Mötley Crüe . These days, Aftershock is considered the largest rock and metal festival on the West Coast. Last year’s festival drew over 160,000 people, resulting in $30 million in local impact for the city of Sacramento. “Year after year, we’ve broken attendance records, and this one is set to be the biggest yet,” said festival producer Danny Wimmer. “Trust me, you don’t want to miss it. I hope to see you there.” 📍 Location : Discovery Park, Sacramento, California 🗓️ Dates : Oct. 2-5, 2025 🌐 Website : Aftershock Festival Source: https://secretsanfrancisco.com/aftershock-festival-sacramento-california-october/