Do you feel that? It’s Aftershock 2025, coming to shake things up in Sacramento.Billed as the largest rock + metal music festival on the West Coast, Aftershock will take over Discovery Park from Thursday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 5. More than 115 bands will shred across four stages — here’s a rundown of what you need to know before you go.

The music

This year’s lineup is epic — make sure you check set times so you don’t miss your favorite bands. Here are just a few highlights.
Thursday, Oct. 2 headliners

Dry Kill Logic, 11:10 a.m., Coors Light Stage
All Time Low, 6:20 p.m., Jack Daniel’s Stage
Testament, 7:15 p.m., Coors Light Stage
Good Charlotte, 7:25 p.m., Shockwave Stage
blink-182, 8:30 p.m., Jack Daniel’s Stage

Friday, Oct. 3 headliners

Quannic, 11:30 a.m., Jack Daniel’s Stage
Knocked Loose, 5:25 p.m., Jack Daniel’s Stage
Turnstile, 7:05 p.m., Jack Daniel’s Stage
A Perfect Circle, 8:10 p.m., Shockwave Stage
Deftones (welcome home, guys), 9:25 p.m., Jack Daniel’s Stage

Saturday, Oct. 4 headliners

Spy, 11:25 a.m., DWPresents Stage
Chevelle, 5:30 p.m., Jack Daniel’s Stage
Gojira, 7:15 p.m., Jack Daniel’s Stage
Bad Omens, 8:20 p.m., Shockwave Stage
Korn, 9:25 p.m., Jack Daniel’s Stage

Sunday, Oct. 5 headliners

Prong, 11:35 a.m., DWPresents Stage
Sick Puppies, 3:05 p.m., Coors Light Stage
Marilyn Manson, 6:40 p.m., Jack Daniel’s Stage
Rob Zombie, 7:35 p.m., Shockwave Stage
Bring Me the Horizon, 8:30 p.m., Jack Daniel’s Stage

Pro tip: Download the Aftershock mobile app to track set times on the go.

How to get there

First and foremost, screenshot this official festival map.

Fans can enter the festival via two entrances: The Garden Highway entrance on the north side of Discovery Park or the Jibbom Entrance from the south.There’s no parking inside the festival grounds. The easiest way to get to the fest is through the Park & Ride Shuttle program — buy your Park & Ride pass, park your car at Cal Expo, and take the shuttle into the festival site.

You can also ride your bike, use a ride share, or take the SacRT.

The vibes

According to Visit Sacramento, Aftershock 2024 attracted 160,000 music fans from all 50 states and 30 countries, so expect a big, diverse crowd in 2025. The festival will also feature food + drink vendors, so keep an ear to the ground and check out the sights between bands.

Grab your general admission passes or splurge for the Capital Club VIP experience.