About the festival
Louisville's massive rock and metal festival at Highland Festival Grounds, one of the largest rock fests in the US.
197artists
7stages
4days
50,000attendees
Lineup
197 artists · 7 headliners
40 Below Summernu metal40 Below Summer is an American nu metal band formed in the late 1990s, fronted by vocalist Max Illidge. Known for their aggressive, emotionally intense sound, they released albums including "Invitation to the Dance" and "The Mourning After" in the early 2000s.
Adelitas Wayhard rockAdelitas Way is an American rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada, fronted by vocalist Rick DeJesus. Known for radio-friendly hard rock anthems, the band gained mainstream rock airplay with songs like "Invincible" and "Save Me."
American MonsterRock
Arrows in ActionRock
Austin Carlile: The Original Voice of Of Mice & MenmetalcoreAustin Carlile is a vocalist best known as the founding singer of metalcore band Of Mice & Men, later fronting bands like Attack Attack! and Alazka. He is known for his powerful mix of guttural screams and melodic singing across his career.
Billy McNicolRock
Blood For Bloodhardcore punkBlood for Blood is an American hardcore punk band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, known for their raw, aggressive sound blending street punk and hardcore influences. Fronted by Erick "White Trash" Erickson, they gained a strong following in the working-class punk scene with albums like "Outlaw Anthems."
CenobiaMetal
DanzigHeavy MetalDanzig is an American band formed by Glenn Danzig in 1987 after his tenure with the Misfits and Samhain. Known for blending horror-tinged lyrics with blues-influenced hard rock and metal riffs, the band achieved notable success with the 1988 single "Mother."
Dark DivineMetal
Dead Poet Societyalternative rockDead Poet Society is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, fronted by Jack Underkofler. Known for blending alternative rock, grunge-influenced riffs, and progressive elements, they gained attention with tracks like "Rebekah" and their album -!-.
Death Valley DreamsAlternative
DiamanterockDiamante is an American singer-songwriter known for blending rock with pop and country influences, delivering powerful vocals over anthemic, guitar-driven melodies. She gained recognition through independent releases and songs featured in film and television.
DownswingMetal
DreamwakeMetal
Dry Kill LogicmetalcoreDry Kill Logic is an American metalcore band formed in New York in the late 1990s, known for aggressive, emotionally intense songs blending metallic riffs with hardcore breakdowns. They gained recognition with their album "The Darker Side of Nonsense."
Emarosapost-hardcoreEmarosa is an American rock band formed in Lexington, Kentucky, known for blending post-hardcore energy with soulful, melodic vocals. Fronted by Bradley Walden since 2010, the group evolved from their post-hardcore roots into a more polished alternative rock and pop-rock sound.
ERRAmetalcoreERRA is an American metalcore band formed in Birmingham, Alabama, known for blending progressive metal instrumentation with melodic vocals and harsh screams. The band has released multiple studio albums, gaining recognition within the modern progressive metalcore scene.
Freeze The FallRock
Gates To HellMetal
GreyhavenmathcoreGreyhaven is an American mathcore/metalcore band from Sacramento, California, known for their chaotic, technically intricate sound blending screamed and melodic vocals with progressive, dissonant instrumentation.
Haste The DayMetalcoreHaste The Day is an American metalcore band formed in Lafayette, Indiana in 2001. Known for blending aggressive breakdowns with melodic hooks and screamed vocals, they released albums including "When Everything Falls" and "Pressure the Hinges" before disbanding and later reuniting.
He Is Legendpost-hardcoreHe Is Legend is an American rock band formed in North Carolina, known for blending post-hardcore intensity with Southern rock and alternative influences. Their sound has evolved across albums like "I Am Hollywood" and "It Hates You" to incorporate more melodic, groove-driven elements.
Icon For HirerockIcon for Hire is an American rock band from Decatur, Illinois, fronted by vocalist Ariel Bloomer. Known for blending electronic elements with hard rock and pop-punk energy, their lyrics often tackle mental health, self-empowerment, and personal struggle.
In This MomentmetalIn This Moment is an American band formed in Los Angeles in 2005, fronted by vocalist Maria Brink. Known for theatrical, horror-tinged live performances, they blend heavy metal with electronic and industrial elements. Albums like "Blood" and "Black Widow" brought them mainstream metal success.
Jeff Hardy (WWE Superstar)alternative rockJeff Hardy, best known as a WWE professional wrestler, also pursued a music career under the name "Brother Nero," releasing self-produced albums blending alternative rock, industrial, and experimental sounds. His music reflects introspective, dark themes similar to his wrestling persona.
Josey Scott: The Original Voice of SALIVAPost-grungeJosey Scott is an American singer best known as the lead vocalist of the post-grunge/nu-metal band Saliva, formed in Memphis, Tennessee. He gained wider recognition for co-writing and performing "Hero" with Chad Kroeger for the Spider-Man soundtrack. His voice blends gritty hard rock power with melodic hooks.
Lacey SturmChristian rockLacey Sturm is an American singer-songwriter best known as the former lead vocalist of the Christian rock band Flyleaf, which she fronted from 1999 to 2012. She has since pursued a solo career with a similarly intense, emotive vocal style.
Like Moths To FlamesMetalcoreLike Moths to Flames is an American metalcore band formed in Columbus, Ohio, known for their aggressive breakdowns and melodic hardcore influences. Fronted by Chris Roetter, the band has released albums including "You Wish" and "No Eternity in Gold" through Sumerian Records.
Mac Sabbathdoom metalMac Sabbath is a satirical costumed band from Los Angeles that performs Black Sabbath-style doom metal parodies with lyrics about fast food, led by a Ronald McDonald-esque frontman called Ronald Osbourne. Their genre is dubbed "drivetru metal."
MadballHardcore punkMadball is a New York City hardcore band formed in the late 1980s, fronted by vocalist Freddy Cricien. Emerging from the NYHC scene alongside Agnostic Front, the band is known for its tough, aggressive sound and street-oriented lyrics, becoming one of hardcore's most influential acts.
No ResolveRock
OrianthiRockOrianthi is an Australian guitarist and singer-songwriter known for her virtuosic guitar playing. She gained wide recognition after being selected as Michael Jackson's guitarist for his planned "This Is It" concerts and has released several solo rock albums.
OTHERWISEhard rockOtherwise is an American rock band formed in Tampa, Florida, known for blending hard rock with melodic hooks and modern metal influences. They gained recognition with singles like "Soldiers" and have released albums including " Окay" and "Peace at All Costs."
Primer 55rap metalPrimer 55 is an American rap metal band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in the late 1990s, known for blending aggressive nu metal riffs with hip-hop vocal delivery. They gained attention with their debut album "Introduction to Mayhem" in 2000.
Sent By RavensRock
Set For TomorrowMetal
SkilletChristian rockSkillet is an American Christian rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, led by John Cooper. Known for blending hard rock with electronic and orchestral elements, they gained mainstream success with albums like "Awake" and "Comatose."
SpokenChristian rockSpoken is an American Christian rock band formed in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1997, led by vocalist Matt Baird. Known for blending melodic hard rock with metalcore-influenced heaviness, they have released multiple albums exploring faith-based themes.
SurfacedMetal
Tantricpost-grungeTantric is an American post-grunge/alternative rock band formed in Louisville, Kentucky in 2000, featuring former members of Days of the New. They are known for their radio hit "Breakdown" and melodic, riff-driven hard rock sound.
Texas Hippie CoalitionSouthern rockTexas Hippie Coalition is an American band from Denton, Texas, formed in 2004, known for their self-described "red dirt metal" sound blending Southern rock, groove metal, and biker rock aesthetics. Fronted by Big Dad Ritch, they gained attention with songs like "Turn It Up."
The Violent HourHard Rock
Twitching Tongueshardcore punkTwitching Tongues are an American band from Los Angeles known for blending hardcore punk aggression with melodic 90s-style metallic hardcore and clean vocal hooks. Fronted by Colin Young, they gained attention for albums like "Sending Out Waves" and "Disharmony."
VolumesProgressive MetalcoreVolumes is an American progressive metalcore band formed in Los Angeles, known for blending djent-influenced riffs with melodic choruses and alternating harsh and clean vocals. They gained attention with albums like "Via" and "No Sleep."
Set times
Set Times & Schedule
Full running order in the festival's local time.
Thursday, 17 September
Big Bourbon Bar
- 11:30-12:00 Set For Tomorrow
- 12:30-13:00 Sent By Ravens
- 13:30-14:00 HOLY WARS
- 15:00-15:30 Dark Divine
- 16:25-16:55 ELIJAH
- 17:20-17:50 Archers
- 19:20-19:55 Thousand Below
Life Stage
- 11:30-11:55 Chained Saint
- 12:20-12:45 Mac Sabbath
- 13:20-13:50 GWAR
- 14:30-15:10 Machine Head
- 16:00-16:40 Sabaton
- 17:40-18:30 Danzig
- 19:40-20:50 Pantera
Louder Stage
- 11:55-12:20 The Violent Hour
- 12:50-13:15 METAL CHURCH
- 13:55-14:25 Suicidal Tendencies
- 15:15-15:55 Anthrax
- 16:45-17:35 Alice Cooper
- 18:35-19:25 Megadeth
- 20:45-22:55 Iron Maiden
Impact Stage
- 12:00-12:30 King 810
- 13:00-13:30 Signs of the Swarm
- 14:05-14:35 Born of Osiris
- 15:15-15:55 EMMURE
- 16:35-17:15 The Acacia Strain
- 17:50-18:30 After The Burial
- 21:10-21:55 Chelsea Grin
Reverb Stage
- 12:55-13:25 Zero 9:36
- 14:05-14:35 Adelitas Way
- 15:15-15:45 The Rasmus
- 16:30-17:00 Red
- 17:50-18:30 From Ashes To New
- 19:25-20:10 Starset
- 21:10-22:00 Skillet
Loudmouth Stage
- 13:15-13:45 vianova
- 14:35-15:05 Cane Hill
- 15:55-16:25 Like Moths To Flames
- 17:20-17:50 Volumes
- 18:35-19:15 ERRA
- 20:15-21:00 Currents
- 22:05-22:50 Fit For A King
Decibel Stage
- 13:30-14:00 The Ataris
- 14:40-15:10 Lit
- 15:50-16:25 Bowling for Soup
- 17:05-17:45 Alkaline Trio
- 18:35-19:20 Hot Mulligan
- 20:15-21:05 Jimmy Eat World
- 22:05-22:55 Rise Against
Friday, 18 September
Life Stage
- 11:30-12:00 Ivri
- 12:40-13:10 Lacey Sturm
- 13:50-14:20 Get Scared
- 15:05-15:45 Loathe
- 16:40-17:25 Sleeping with Sirens
- 18:20-19:05 The Used
- 20:15-21:20 Pierce the Veil
Big Bourbon Bar
- 12:05-12:35 Billy McNicol
- 13:10-13:40 40 Below Summer
- 14:00-14:30 Earshot
- 14:55-15:25 Primer 55
- 16:05-16:35 Dry Kill Logic
- 17:00-17:30 Jeff Hardy (WWE Superstar)
- 19:00-19:30 SOiL
Louder Stage
- 12:05-12:35 The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
- 13:15-13:45 L.S. Dunes
- 14:25-15:00 We The Kings
- 15:50-16:35 Coheed and Cambria
- 17:30-18:15 Taking Back Sunday
- 19:10-20:10 A Day To Remember
- 21:25-22:55 My Chemical Romance
Loudmouth Stage
- 12:40-13:10 Cenobia
- 13:35-14:05 Nevertel
- 14:40-15:10 Wind Walkers
- 15:35-16:05 Rain City Drive
- 16:30-17:00 The Word Alive
- 17:25-18:00 Holding Absence
- 18:25-19:10 President
Reverb Stage
- 13:10-13:40 Death Valley Dreams
- 14:20-14:50 Butcher Babies
- 15:30-16:00 Mushroomhead
- 16:40-17:10 Soulfly
- 17:50-18:20 Blue Medusa
- 19:25-20:10 Cavalera
- 21:05-21:55 Chad Gray: Voice of Mudvayne & HELLYEAH
Decibel Stage
- 13:45-14:15 American Monster
- 14:55-15:25 Showing Teeth
- 16:05-16:35 Vana
- 17:15-17:45 Scene Queen
- 18:25-18:55 Dead Poet Society
- 20:15-21:00 The Warning
- 22:00-22:50 The Pretty Reckless
Impact Stage
- 14:15-14:45 Gates To Hell
- 15:10-15:40 Missing Link
- 16:05-16:35 Koyo
- 17:00-17:30 Twitching Tongues
- 17:55-18:25 Angel Du$t
- 18:50-19:20 HAYWIRE
Saturday, 19 September
Decibel Stage
- 11:00-11:30 Diamante
- 12:40-13:10 Kami Kehoe
- 13:50-14:20 Icon For Hire
- 15:00-15:35 Orianthi
- 16:25-17:10 Lindsey Stirling
- 18:05-18:50 In This Moment
- 19:45-20:35 Halestorm
Life Stage
- 11:30-12:00 TX2
- 12:40-13:10 The Funeral Portrait
- 13:50-14:25 Set It Off
- 15:15-16:00 Nothing More
- 16:55-17:40 Ice Nine Kills
- 18:35-19:25 Babymetal
- 20:25-21:40 Papa Roach
Louder Stage
- 12:05-12:35 Josey Scott: The Original Voice of SALIVA
- 13:15-13:45 Alien Ant Farm
- 14:30-15:10 P.O.D.
- 16:05-16:50 Tom Morello
- 17:45-18:30 Bilmuri
- 19:30-20:20 Sublime
- 21:45-23:00 Limp Bizkit
Reverb Stage
- 12:05-12:35 Emarosa
- 13:15-13:45 SCARY KIDS SCARING KIDS
- 14:25-14:55 Hail The Sun
- 15:40-16:20 Thursday
- 17:15-18:00 Chiodos
- 18:55-19:40 Dance Gavin Dance
- 20:40-21:45 Circa Survive
Loudmouth Stage
- 12:40-13:05 Freeze The Fall
- 13:30-14:00 Heavy//Hitter
- 14:25-14:55 Silly Goose
- 15:20-15:50 Fox Lake
- 16:15-16:55 PeelingFlesh
- 17:20-18:00 Spite
- 18:25-19:05 Boundaries
- 19:35-20:25 Kublai Khan TX
Impact Stage
- 13:00-13:30 CODEFENDANTS
- 13:55-14:25 Many Eyes
- 14:50-15:20 The Barbarians of California
- 15:50-16:20 H2O
- 16:50-17:20 Madball
- 17:55-18:25 Agnostic Front
- 19:05-19:35 Blood For Blood
Big Bourbon Bar
- 13:45-14:15 As You Were
- 14:35-15:05 DOOBIE
- 15:25-15:55 No Resolve
- 16:20-16:50 Spoken
- 17:15-17:45 OTHERWISE
- 18:10-18:40 Tantric
- 19:10-19:40 Texas Hippie Coalition
- 20:05-20:35 Powerman 5000
Sunday, 20 September
Decibel Stage
- 11:30-12:00 Austin Carlile: The Original Voice of Of Mice & Men
- 12:40-13:10 Caskets
- 13:50-14:20 I See Stars
- 15:00-15:30 Escape the Fate
- 16:10-16:45 Atreyu
- 17:30-18:10 Black Veil Brides
- 18:55-19:35 Killswitch Engage
- 20:25-21:20 The Prodigy
Life Stage
- 11:30-12:00 Rivers of Nihil
- 12:25-12:55 BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME
- 13:35-14:10 Animals as Leaders
- 14:55-15:40 Dethklok
- 16:35-17:20 Black Label Society
- 18:15-19:05 Mastodon
- 20:15-21:20 Gojira
Reverb Stage
- 12:05-12:35 He Is Legend
- 13:15-13:45 MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISASTER
- 14:25-14:55 Emery
- 15:35-16:05 Haste The Day
- 16:50-17:25 Alexisonfire
- 18:15-18:50 Thrice
- 19:40-20:20 Underoath
Impact Stage
- 12:40-13:10 Surfaced
- 13:50-14:20 Boltcutter
- 15:00-15:30 Corpse Pile
- 16:10-16:40 200 Stab Wounds
- 17:30-18:10 End It
- 18:55-19:35 Locked Shut
- 20:25-21:10 Sunami
Louder Stage
- 13:00-13:30 Toadies
- 14:15-14:50 Filter
- 15:45-16:30 Ministry
- 17:25-18:10 The Mars Volta
- 19:10-20:10 Danny Elfman
- 21:25-22:55 Tool
Loudmouth Stage
- 13:15-13:45 SACE6
- 14:25-14:55 The Pretty Wild
- 15:35-16:05 Arrows in Action
- 16:50-17:25 Holywatr
- 19:00-19:40 Jutes
- 20:45-21:30 The Home Team
- 22:05-22:55 Sleep Theory
Big Bourbon Bar
- 13:45-14:15 Future Palace
- 16:00-16:30 Dreamwake
- 17:25-17:55 Resolve
- 18:20-18:50 Downswing
- 19:25-19:55 Aviana
- 20:20-20:50 Greyhaven
- 21:30-22:05 156/Silence
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LocationLouisville, Kentucky, United States
DatesSep 17, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026Doors and set times in the schedule above
