Rockville 2026: Four Days, Five Stages, And Highly Anticipated Lineup
metal through the lens of Black Sabbath, led by the iconic guitar hero himself, Zakk Wylde. Bikini Kill – pioneering riot grrrl punk rock that still resonates with fierce urgency today. Obituary – bringing death metal brutality and technical mastery into the live arena.
Welcome To Rockville 2026: Four Days, Five Stages, And The Lineup Everyone’s Been Waiting Photo credit: Karamaslanphotography
Saturday: Scene Leaders, Metalcore Favorites And Underground Heroes
Day Three – Saturday, May 9
Saturday balances genre leaders, scene favorites, and underground heroes across the lineup. The main stages feature:
Bring Me The HorizonBreaking BenjaminMotionless in WhiteLamb of God
Bring Me The Horizon stand out as metalcore giants with arena-sized ambition and genre-defying versatility. Breaking Benjamin brings anthemic hard rock hits that have become a staple of rock radio airwaves. Motionless in White harnesses theatricality and metalcore intensity to captivate crowds. Lamb of God delivers uncompromising and ferocious metal that commands mosh pits and devil horns raised high.
On the smaller stages, Saturday showcases a diverse array of styles and subgenres:
Senses Fail – blending pop-punk, post-hardcore, and emo into a dynamic and emotional live experience.
Hatebreed – embodying hardcore’s ethos of perseverance and strength, both musically and thematically.
Touche Amore – pushing the boundaries of post-hardcore with raw emotion and unfiltered intensity.
Saturday at Rockville represents the depth and breadth of the modern rock and metal landscape, uniting leaders, innovators, and underground talent in one explosive day of music.
Sunday: Emo Anthems, Hardcore Favorites And Punk Spirit
Day Four – Sunday, May 10
Sunday at Rockville is a celebration of emo, hardcore, and punk spirit that has fueled the scene for decades. The main stages feature:
My Chemical RomanceA Day To RememberRise AgainstYellowcard
My Chemical Romance’s return to the stage is a highly anticipated moment for fans, bringing emo anthem classics and theatrical flair back to the live arena. A Day To Remember combines pop-punk hooks with metalcore aggression, creating a high-energy and crowd-pleasing set. Rise Against delivers politically charged punk anthems that inspire action and solidarity. Yellowcard brings their signature pop-punk sound and heartfelt lyrics for a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
On the smaller stages, Sunday continues to showcase the spectrum of punk, emo, and hardcore influences:
Sleeping With Sirens – blending post-hardcore intensity with pop sensibility and soaring melodies.
Every Time I Die – embodying Southern rock grit and hardcore energy for a unique and unrelenting live experience.
Wage War – combining metalcore precision with melodic hooks and emotional depth.
Sunday’s lineup encapsulates the passion, energy, and spirit of the punk and hardcore scenes, with a mix of nostalgia, innovation, and raw emotion that captures the essence of Rockville’s diverse and dynamic lineup.
Welcome To Rockville 2026 promises four days of non-stop rock, metal, punk, and alternative music from some of the biggest names in the industry alongside rising stars and cult favorites. With a lineup designed to unite generations of rock and metal fans, Rockville continues to set the standard for festival experiences that celebrate the past, present, and future of the genre. As fans eagerly await May 7–10, 2026, Rockville remains the ultimate destination for those who live and breathe rock and metal music.