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courtesy Chippewa Valley Music Festivals

A crowd is partying.

A past Rock Fest.

media release: Rock Fest, the largest three-day rock music and camping event in the U.S., returns July 16–18 with one of its most stacked lineups to date. Taking over the hayfield in Cadott, Rock Fest 2026 delivers a heavy-hitting mix of global headliners, fan-favorite staples and 21 national acts making their Rock Fest debut.

“This lineup reflects what Rock Fest has always stood for, the artists who helped build this festival alongside bands that continue to carry rock forward,” said festival promoter Wade Asher. “For more than three decades, Rock Fest has been a place where fans come together for loud music and long nights, to amplify their soul. Our MotherFest’n Family keeps this tradition alive year after year, and we’re proud to welcome them back to the hayfield.”

Four days, 5 stages, 80+ bands:

Scheduled Wednesday, July 15: *Bonus Bash exclusive to three-day ticket holders: Candlebox, Buckcherry, Dying Wish and more.

Scheduled Thursday, July 16: Gojira, I Prevail, Machine Head, Hatebreed, Set It Off, Magnolia Park, Lacuna Coil and more!

Scheduled Friday, July 17: Limp Bizkit, Body Count, Insane Clown Posse, Static-X, Des Rocs, Miss May I, Bones UK and more!

Scheduled Saturday, July 18: The Offspring, Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless, Hollywood Undead, Badflower, Story of the Year, Ill Niño and more!

Three-day and 1-day general admission tickets, along with individual artist pit passes, are on sale now. Several ticket options are already sold out: including VIP, Reserved Lawn, Black Hole Ammo Top Tier Lounge, 3-Day Pit Passes, Electric Camping, and The Dark Side Campground. The Heathens’ Hwy Campground is nearly sold out, with limited availability remaining. Three-Day General Admission is currently $139, and general camping for the full weekend is currently $165. For tickets and camping info, visit Rock-Fest.com.