Over 200,000 fans rock out at four-day Welcome to Rockville festival
Welcome to Rockville 2026 drew a massive crowd of 210,000 music enthusiasts who flocked to Daytona International Speedway for a thrilling four-day music festival. This year’s lineup featured heavyweights like Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Bring Me the Horizon, and My Chemical Romance, leaving fans with unforgettable performances.
One of the standout moments of the festival was Guns N’ Roses paying homage to Ozzy Osbourne with a stunning cover of Black Sabbath’s “Never Say Die.” Ocala’s own A Day to Remember surprised fans with a pop-up show at the Kona Big Wave Halfpipe area. Breaking Benjamin debuted their latest single, “Something Wicked,” while My Chemical Romance treated fans by performing their iconic 2006 album, “The Black Parade,” in its entirety.
Ice Nine Kills delivered a memorable performance of the song “Twisting the Knife” from Scream 7, featuring internet sensation MAPHRA and the Volusia Community Orchestra. Dragonforce took the stage with new co-vocalist and former Arch Enemy singer, Alissa White-Gluz, captivating the audience with their high-energy performance.
Other notable acts that graced the stages of Welcome to Rockville included Atreyu, Rise Against, Alice Cooper, Apocalyptica, Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Hollywood Undead, and Yellowcard, ensuring a diverse and exciting lineup for attendees.
For the first time, the festival’s Garage Stage was fully tented, offering 15,000 square feet of shaded relief from the scorching Florida sun. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Welcome to Rockville has been a staple in the rock music scene since its inception in Jacksonville in 2011, eventually finding its home at the Daytona International Speedway in 2021.
Fans eager for more rock-filled days ahead will be pleased to know that dates for Welcome to Rockville 2027 will be announced soon.
In addition to the incredible musical performances, Welcome to Rockville offered attendees a unique and unforgettable experience that showcased the best of rock music in a vibrant and energetic atmosphere. With an impressive lineup of top-tier acts and electrifying performances, the festival continues to reign supreme as a must-attend event for rock music enthusiasts.