The 2025 festival season concluded October 2–5 with the largest Aftershock in history — drawing over 164,000 fans from all 50 states and more than 30 countries to Sacramento’s Discovery Park. The West Coast’s biggest rock, punk, and metal festival reached new heights in 2025 — four epic days, 115 bands, and unforgettable moments, including:
Thursday
● Blink-182’s nostalgia-driven set with special guest Matt Skiba (Alkaline Trio) for “Bored to Death”
● Good Charlotte in a West Coast festival exclusive, joined by guest Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley for a performance of two Sum 41 classics – “Fat Lip” and “In Too Deep”
Friday
● Deftones returning for a special hometown show and performing on the exact date of the 30th anniversary of their debut album Adrenaline
● Lamb of God live debuting “Sepsis” and frontman Randy Blythe joining Lacuna Coil for a performance of “Hosting the Shadow”
● Dream Theater in a 40th anniversary performance
● The Dillinger Escape Plan’s West Coast reunion show
John Campbell & Lamb of God
Saturday
● Korn’s electric headlining set, including a special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on track “4 U,” to mark their final tour date of 2025
● Flyleaf’s Lacey Sturm taking the stage with both Saliva and Scary Kids Scaring Kids
● Trivium celebrating the 20th anniversary of Ascendancy with full album performance
Sunday
● Bring Me The Horizon closing out the festival with a stunning high-tech, sci-fi set design that brought on the anticipation for their just-announced 2026 tour
● Chimaira’s first West Coast show in 11 Years
● GWAR’s 40th anniversary show offering a true bloodbath alongside their trademark political satire
Aftershock also featured epic performances from Gojira, Turnstile, Marilyn Manson, A Perfect Circle, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie, Slaughter To Prevail, All Time Low and many more artists.
Debuting in 2025, Aftershock introduced several new fan-favorite experiences that elevated the festival weekend to new heights. The Capitol Cluboffered an all-inclusive oasis with premium amenities and elevated views of the main stage, while Tremors Dive Bar kept the energy high with a pop-up set by DJ Rock Feed with surprise guests My Darkest Days, and a special Sunday takeover by Sacramento’s own The Jungle Bird. Fans also discovered spontaneous performances at Beatbox and a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it speakeasy hidden beneath the underpass — each adding to the sense of discovery and excitement that defined this year’s festival.
The 2026 dates for Aftershock will be announced in the coming months along with early bird tickets, allowing fans to lock-in lower level pricing and maximum payment plan options. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the festival’s official social media channels and AftershockFestival.com.
For more information on Aftershock please visit:
Website: www.aftershockfestival.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/aftershockfestival
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aftershockfestival
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aftershockfestival
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aftershocksac
Hashtag: #aftershock #aftershockfestival
By: Alex Kluft