Cleveland’s First Afterburn Music Festival Reveals All-Star Lineup for August 2026
Third Eye Blind and Skillet are set to lead the lineup at the Afterburn Music Festival in Cleveland, Ohio. The festival, scheduled for August 14-15, 2026, at Victory Park in North Ridgeville, Ohio, promises to deliver a vibrant mix of pop punk, alternative, hard rock, and metal, attracting attendees of all ages.
On Friday, August 14, Third Eye Blind, the band that brought us hits like “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Jumper,” and “Narcolepsy,” will take the stage alongside New Found Glory, the well-known pop-punk group hailing from Florida, famous for songs like “My Friends Over You” and “Hit or Miss.”
The following day, Saturday, August 15, the festival will feature Skillet, a multi-platinum rock powerhouse recognized for tracks such as “Monster,” “Feel Invincible,” and “Comatose,” as well as Hoobastank, known for their breakthrough single “The Reason,” which became a defining song of the early 2000s.
A diverse array of artists is scheduled to perform over the two-day festival, including The Maine, Switchfoot, lovelytheband, Bayside, Heart Attack Man, Giveth, Set It Off, Puddle of Mudd, Drowning Pool, Black Stone Cherry, Small Town Titans, and Rusty.
Joe Borkey, President of Victory Entertainment, expressed the festival’s vision: “The goal with Afterburn wasn’t to create just another festival—it was to build something that feels big without feeling out of reach. This is the kind of lineup you’d normally have to travel for. Now it’s happening right here in Northeast Ohio.”
The Afterburn Music Festival aims to cater to fans across generations, blending legacy acts with contemporary favorites to provide a shared live experience for both long-time supporters and newer audiences. As the demand for regional music festivals accessible by car continues to rise, Afterburn offers a local alternative to major events like Lollapalooza and Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival.
“We curated a lineup of bands to resonate with fans across multiple generations. Whether you came of age on 90s alternative, grew up on pop-punk, or found your faith through rock music, the Afterburn will have a selection of artists performing just for you,” Borkey added.
The festival will feature two fully equipped stages, an immersive VIP area, and a variety of food trucks and vendors from Northeast Ohio. Gates open at noon each day, with performances commencing at 12:30 p.m. It is anticipated that thousands of attendees from Ohio and neighboring Midwestern states will gather to enjoy the event.
Tickets are currently on sale at theafterburnmusicfestival.com, with prices starting at $89.65 for single-day general admission passes and $159.30 for a two-day pass. VIP options are available for purchase as well, but early ticket tiers and VIP tickets are limited and expected to sell quickly.
Situated just outside Cleveland, Victory Park provides a natural outdoor setting with ample parking, making it easily accessible to fans throughout Northeast Ohio. Stay tuned for additional scheduling details as well as artist and festival updates in the coming weeks. For more information, visit theafterburnmusicfestival.com or follow The Afterburn Music Festival on social media.