Aftershock 2025
Draws Record-Breaking Crowd Of Over 164,000 Fans,
The Largest In The Festival’s History
The West Coast’s Ultimate Rock, Punk & Metal Destination
115+ Bands • 4 Unforgettable Days • Fans From Every Corner of the Globe
Danny Wimmer Presents’ record-breaking 2025 festival season concluded October 2–5 with the largest Aftershock in history — drawing over 164,000 fans from all 50 states and more than 30 countries to Sacramento’s Discovery Park, generating an estimated $35 million in local economic impact.
The West Coast’s biggest rock, punk, and metal festival reached new heights in 2025 — four epic days, 115 bands, and unforgettable moments, including:
Thursday
● Blink-182’s nostalgia-driven set with special guest Matt Skiba (Alkaline Trio) for “Bored to Death”
● Good Charlotte in a West Coast festival exclusive, joined by guest Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley for a performance of two Sum 41 classics – “Fat Lip” and “In Too Deep”
Friday
● Deftones returning for a special hometown show and performing on the exact date of the 30th anniversary of their debut album Adrenaline
● Lamb of God live debuting “Sepsis” and frontman Randy Blythe joining Lacuna Coil for a performance of “Hosting the Shadow”
● Dream Theater in a 40th anniversary performance
● The Dillinger Escape Plan’s West Coast reunion show
Saturday
● Korn’s electric headlining set, including a special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on track “4 U,” to mark their final tour date of 2025
● Flyleaf’s Lacey Sturm taking the stage with both Saliva and Scary Kids Scaring Kids
● Trivium celebrating the 20th anniversary of Ascendancy with full album performance
Sunday
● Bring Me The Horizon closing out the festival with a stunning high-tech, sci-fi set design that brought on the anticipation for their just-announced 2026 tour
● Chimaira’s first West Coast show in 11 Years
● GWAR’s 40th anniversary show offering a true bloodbath alongside their trademark political satire
Aftershock also featured epic performances from Gojira, Turnstile, Marilyn Manson, A Perfect Circle, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie, Slaughter To Prevail, All Time Low and many more artists.
Debuting in 2025, Aftershock introduced several new fan-favorite experiences that elevated the festival weekend to new heights. The Capitol Club offered an all-inclusive oasis with premium amenities and elevated views of the main stage, while Tremors Dive Bar kept the energy high with a pop-up set by DJ Rock Feed with surprise guests My Darkest Days, and a special Sunday takeover by Sacramento’s own The Jungle Bird. Fans also discovered spontaneous performances at Beatbox and a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it speakeasy hidden beneath the underpass — each adding to the sense of discovery and excitement that defined this year’s festival.
To celebrate DWP’s cultural and economic impact to the region, Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty, Senator Angelique Ashby, and Assemblymember Maggy Krell honored Danny Wimmer Presents with official recognitions from the City of Sacramento, the California State Senate, and the California State Assembly. The proclamation and resolutions celebrate Aftershock’s decade-long legacy, recognizing its profound cultural, economic, and charitable contributions to the Sacramento community and beyond, and highlighting how the festival has firmly established the city as a premier destination for live music in California.
The 2026 dates for Aftershock will be announced in the coming months along with early bird tickets, allowing fans to lock-in lower level pricing and maximum payment plan options. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the festival’s official social media channels and AftershockFestival.com.
Here’s what media had to say about Aftershock 2025:
“The biggest, most jaw-dropping Aftershock ever” —Kerrang
“Aftershock once again showed why it’s become the West Coast’s biggest hard rock and metal festival. Every year. the organizers seem to pull off something even bigger and better than the previous year, and with the rumors already starting to circulate about next year, it looks like the 2026 edition is not to be missed.” —Consequence
“Aftershock is about more than just the music, it’s about sharing the experience with family and reliving memories from the bands they grew up with.” — KXTV ABC 10
“The 2025 affair was once again loaded with top attractions — from pop-punk icons Blink-182 and U.K. metalcore champs Bring Me the Horizon to shock-rocker Rob Zombie and Sacramento alt-rock heroes Deftones — as well as a slew of rising stars, young talents and other worthy acts lower down on the bill.” — The Mercury News
“[The] Aftershock Festival lineup was a celebration of what’s popular now in hard rock, and what’s next.” — Riff Magazine
In addition to music performances, this year’s edition of Aftershock featured various partner onsite activations, award-winning beverages and delectable eats from partners including 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.
Aftershock is proud to partner with Visit Sacramento and is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.
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
The Aftershock 2025 crowd by Sam Shapiro
Blink-182 by Steve Thrasher
Deftones by Steve Thrasher
Korn by Steve Thrasher
Bring Me The Horizon by Steve Thrasher
Good Charlotte and Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley by Nathan Zucker
Gojira by Steve Thrasher
Lamb of God by Steve Thrasher
Marilyn Manson by Steve Thrasher
Rob Zombie by Nathan Zucker
A Perfect Circle by Nathan Zucker
Lacuna Coil with Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe by Steve Thrasher
Aftershock Stage by Nathan Zucker
DJ Rock Feed and guest My Darkest Days at Aftershock’s Dive Bar by Preston Saunders
The Jungle Bird Tiki Bar Sunday Pop Up by Nathan Zucker
Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty presenting DWP with a proclamation by Nathan Zucker
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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