Aftershock 2025

Music Set Times & 2025 Mobile App Released For

The West Coast’s Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival

October 2-5 At Discovery Park In Sacramento, California

Blink-182, Good Charlotte, All Time Low (Thursday),

Deftones, A Perfect Circle, Turnstile (Friday),

Korn, Bad Omens, Gojira (Saturday),

 Bring Me The Horizon, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson (Sunday)

Among 115+ Bands Performing On 4 Stages

Limited 4-Day & Single-Day GA & VIP Passes,

Plus Exclusive New 4-Day Capital Club VIP Passes Still Available At

AftershockFestival.com

(September 5, 2025) – Next month, tens of thousands of rock and metal fans from around the globe will come together October 2–5 for the 13^th year of Aftershock—The West Coast’s Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival–at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California.

The four-day destination event will feature 115+ bands on 4 stages, with a lineup of icons and emerging stars including:

• Thursday: Blink-182, Good Charlotte, All Time Low
• Friday: Deftones, A Perfect Circle, Turnstile
• Saturday: Korn, Bad Omens, Gojira
• Sunday: Bring Me The Horizon, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson

Some of the special appearances and reunions at Aftershock 2025 include:

• Deftones (hometown show and performing on the exact date of the 30^th anniversary of their debut album Adrenaline)
• Good Charlotte (West Coast festival exclusive)
• Dream Theater (40th anniversary)
• The Dillinger Escape Plan (West Coast reunion show)
• Trivium (Celebrating 20th anniversary of Ascendancy with full album play)
• Power Trip (First reunion show in the Bay Area)
• Chimaira (First West Coast show in 11 Years)
• Exodus (Special “40 Years of Blood” anniversary of their Bonded By Blood album)
• GWAR (40th anniversary)
• Rev Theory (A DWP exclusive: The original lineup reunites for one of the band’s first shows since 2014 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album Truth Is Currency)
• Fear Factory (Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Demanufacture)

The music schedule for Aftershock 2025 is as follows (subject to change) and can also be found online at https://aftershockfestival.com/schedules/. Attendees can create a personalized festival schedule with alerts and find the most current Aftershock details via the festival’s official mobile app, available on both iPhone and Android.

Gates open at 11:00 AM daily.

Fans are encouraged to secure their passes now, as limited general admission, VIP and Capital Club SVIP passes remain at https://aftershockfestival.com/passes/. The Buy Now, Pay Later with Zip™ option is available to lock in  Aftershock passes and pay in 4 to 8 easy payments over time.

In addition to all the standard Aftershock VIP pass perks, the new Aftershock 4-Day Capital Club SVIP pass perks include:

• Elevated Main Stage Viewing Platform: Take in epic performances from a private viewing platform nestled among the trees for the best views in the house.
• Exclusive Air-Conditioned Lounge: Cool off and recharge in a private, climate-controlled lounge with plush seating and a laid-back vibe.
• Exclusive Credentials: Commemorative Capital Club laminate and wristband
• Fast Track Festival Entrance: Bypass the crowds with dedicated Capital Club entrance lanes for quick, hassle-free festival entry.
• Daily Re-Entry Privileges: Come and go from the festival as you please
• All-Inclusive Bites: Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, light bites, and all-day snacks.
• All-Inclusive Beverages: Unlimited beer, wine, cocktails, mocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks in the Capital Club.
• Dedicated Wi-Fi: Stay connected, share your festival vibes in real-time

Service fees on all pass purchases include a charity fee for the DWP Foundation, which gives back to local and national charities throughout the year.

Weekend and daily Park & Ride passes to and from Cal Expo are also available for purchase as an add-on option for the most convenient way to get to the festival grounds, as there is no onsite parking at Aftershock. Each Park & Ride Shuttle Pass includes free parking for a vehicle at Cal Expo and a nonstop shuttle to and from the festival site. On festival days, shuttles will begin service approximately 60 minutes prior to the gate opening time and run approximately 75 minutes after the end of the event each night.

In addition, Aftershock has again partnered Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates to provide a complimentary bike valet onsite at Aftershock. The bike valet will accept all active transportation vehicles, including bikes, skateboards, and scooters. and will be watched throughout the entire event. Discovery Park is located along the Jedediah Smith Bike Trail and getting to the festival by bike is fun, convenient and encouraged.

For those that prefer to use ride share services to get to Aftershock, the Jibboom St. Pick-Up Zone is located on the south side of Discovery Park, across the Jibboom St. Bridge. Exit the venue on the Jibboom St. side and cross the bridge. At the end of the bridge, follow the bike path under the I-5 overpass to your left. The rideshare zone will be shortly up the path on your right, near 500 Bercut Dr. in Sacramento.

Aftershock is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.

In 2024, Aftershock welcomed 160,000 music fans from all 50 states and 30 countries around the world, bringing an estimated $30 million economic impact to California’s capital city.

Aftershock is proud to partner with Visit Sacramento and an incredible lineup of additional partners, bringing even more energy to Sacramento. Huge thanks to: Animal Place, Astral Tequila, Beatbox Beverages, Black Shades, Blackcraft, Body Art Express, California Army National Guard, Coors Light, Don Julio, Eargasm, Freak On a Leash, Fxck Cancer, Golden State Cider, Hyatt Vacation Club, Jack Daniel’s, Jeffree Star Cosmetics, Little Rocker Clothing, Mortus Viventi, Nowhere Fast, Parlor Root Beer, Red Bull, Sierra Nevada, Strüng, Take Me Home, The Pretty Cult, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, To Write Love on Her Arms, Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, and Waterloo Sparkling Water.

Discovery Park is conveniently located near downtown Sacramento at 1600 Garden Highway, where the American and Sacramento Rivers meet.

For more information on Aftershock please visit:

Website: www.aftershockfestival.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/aftershockfestival

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aftershockfestival

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aftershockfestival

Twitter: https://twitter.com/aftershocksac

Hashtag: #aftershock #aftershockfestival

About Danny Wimmer Presents: Since 1995, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he founded Danny Wimmer Presents, a live entertainment company that produces the largest rock, metal, and alternative music festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent, bringing exceptional creativity to life, and curating local cuisine and culture, DWP is recognized within the industry for delivering exceptional entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners, and host cities. DWP creates unforgettable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both attendees and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. From 2020 and on, DWP has been an innovator in the digital content space with over two dozen international livestreams, acclaimed social series Offstage with DWP, DWPresents Channel on Twitch, which has garnered over 25 million worldwide views since its launch in mid-2021, and The Power Hour, a weekly show dedicated to the world of rock, on AXS TV. The 2025 DWP festival lineup includes Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival and Welcome To Rockville.

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