Creed and Limp Bizkit to Co-Headline Festival in 2026
Creed and Limp Bizkit are setting aside their past feud to co-headline the Summer of ’99 and Beyond festival in Illinois next year. The festival, which will take place over two days in Tinley Park on July 18 and 19, will see Limp Bizkit open the first night, followed by Creed closing out the event at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre. This collaboration between the two bands is a nostalgic trip down memory lane for American fans, although the festival will not be happening in New Zealand.
Joining Creed and Limp Bizkit on the line-up are other iconic bands from the early-2000s era, including Sevendust, Puddle of Mudd, Bush, Candlebox, Hoobastank, The Verve Pipe, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy performances on two stages – the Are You Ready side stage and the Higher main stage throughout the festival.
The feud between Creed and Limp Bizkit dates back to the Y2K era when Fred Durst took a shot at Scott Stapp during a performance at the Dysfunctional Family Picnic in New York. The two bands exchanged some words in the press before ultimately moving on from the controversy within a year. While the feud was once a notable moment in nu-metal history, it has since become a mere footnote, as evidenced by their joint participation in the upcoming festival.
Fans have taken to social media to express their surprise and delight at seeing Creed and Limp Bizkit sharing the festival bill after their previous conflict. One person commented, “Funny because I’m pretty sure during the actual Summer of ’99 you were feuding with Fred lol… this is awesome to see!”
For those interested in attending the Summer of ’99 and Beyond festival, general public tickets will go on sale on December 19th. Creed will bring their uplifting anthems to the stage, while Limp Bizkit will keep the energy rolling, ensuring a memorable experience for all festival-goers.
In conclusion, the Summer of ’99 and Beyond festival promises to be a thrilling event for fans of early-2000s rock music, with Creed and Limp Bizkit headlining the lineup. Despite their past disagreements, the two bands have put their differences aside to deliver an unforgettable experience for attendees. As fans eagerly anticipate the festival next year, the opportunity to witness these iconic bands share the stage is sure to be a highlight of the event.