From Behemoth to Dethklok: Sonic Temple’s Monumental 2026 Return
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival returns to Columbus, Ohio, from May 14–17, 2026, promising its biggest edition yet. Set once again at the Historic Crew Stadium, the festival is expanding to five stages, allowing more than thirty additional acts compared to last year’s lineup. After the historic 2025 edition, which featured Metallica playing two unique sets alongside Linkin Park, Korn, Alice in Chains and over one hundred artists, expectations are higher than ever.
The first waves of lineup announcements already hint at the scale and diversity of what’s to come. Deathcore powerhouse Lorna Shore will storm the stage alongside Paleface Swiss, Attila, Chelsea Grin, Brand of Sacrifice and Disembodied Tyrant. More recently, organizers revealed another set of names that pushes the bill deep into extreme metal territory. Behemoth, Dethklok, Cradle of Filth, Dying Fetus, Cattle Decapitation, Suffocation and Nekrogoblikon are all confirmed to join the four-day chaos.
This mix of modern heavyweights and cult icons reflects Sonic Temple’s reputation as the premier U.S. destination for metal and hard rock. From blackened rituals with Behemoth to the cartoon carnage of Dethklok, from the symphonic theatrics of Cradle of Filth to the uncompromising brutality of Dying Fetus and Cattle Decapitation, the festival is once again curating a lineup that spans decades, styles and generations of heavy music.
The expanded stage setup ensures that every corner of the grounds will be alive with sound, balancing major headliners with underground forces and creating space for unexpected discoveries. Sonic Temple has grown quickly since its debut in 2019, overcoming pandemic interruptions to establish itself as a cornerstone of the international festival circuit. Its tradition of landmark performances, surprise reunions and unforgettable spectacles now sets the tone for 2026.
Tickets are already in high demand, and with more announcements still to come, Sonic Temple 2026 is shaping up as a must-attend gathering for fans worldwide.
For your convenience:
Official ticket link: Front Gate Tickets – Sonic Temple 2026 Sonic Temple 2026
You can also purchase passes via the festival’s Passes page on the official site. Sonic Temple
Note: all pass sales are final, with no refunds or exchanges. Sonic Temple
Given demand, early purchase is strongly advised. With more lineup announcements still to come, Sonic Temple 2026 is shaping up to be a not-to-be-missed gathering for heavy music devotees worldwide. Columbus is gearing up to be the loudest city on earth once more.
