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Columbus will roar again in May as Sonic Temple returns for a four-day celebration of rock, metal and alternative music. With massive headliners, deep support bills and the festival’s signature art installations, the 2027 edition promises something for longtime fans and new listeners alike.
When and where: Sonic Temple 2027 festival schedule
Sonic Temple runs Thursday, May 13 through Sunday, May 16, 2027. The event takes place at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Expect multiple stages across the venue and a packed daily schedule from midday into the night.
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How to buy Sonic Temple 2027 tickets
Tickets are on sale now through major resale platforms. SeatGeek is one of the primary marketplaces offering single-day and four-day passes.
- Purchase options: single-day or four-day festival passes.
- Where to buy: SeatGeek and other ticketing partners.
- Tip: Check availability early, as some ticket tiers can sell out fast.
Ticket types and what each level means
Sonic Temple provides a range of access levels to fit budgets and preferences.
- GA Field — General admission on the festival grounds.
- GA Stadium — Access closer to the main stages.
- GA Plus — Extra perks and slightly elevated access.
- VIP — Reserved viewing areas, upgraded amenities.
- Rock Royalty — Premium perks, faster entry and exclusive areas.
- Columbus Owners Club — Highest-tier hospitality and extras.
Practical planning tips for attendees
- Arrive early for popular sets; headliners draw the biggest crowds.
- Bring ear protection and stay hydrated between sets.
- Expect art installations across the grounds—allow time to explore them.
- Check the festival app or schedule boards for stage changes and set times.
Complete Sonic Temple 2027 lineup — day-by-day
The roster blends legacy acts with rising stars. Below is the lineup organized by day.
Thursday highlights and full roster
- Blink-182
- Turnstile
- The Offspring
- Knocked Loose
- The All-American Rejects
- Jimmy Eat World
- Mastodon
- Meshuggah
- President
- Testament
- Superheaven
- Bowling For Soup
- Imminence
- Switchfoot
- Castle Rat
- Blood Incantation
- Jutes
- Fit For An Autopsy
- After the Burial
- The Black Dahlia Murder
- SLOMOSA
- The Paradox
- Spite
- Emmure
- Monolord
- Her Last Sight
- Showing Teeth
- Shadow of Intent
- The Ataris
- Wheatus
- Green Lung
- sace6
- The Barbarians of California
- Dark Divine
- Arankai
- Sylosis
- Impending Doom
Friday highlights and full roster
- Iron Maiden
- Alice in Chains
- A Perfect Circle
- Seether
- Circa Survive
- The Pretty Reckless
- Sleeping With Sirens
- Bullet For My Valentine
- In This Moment
- The Warning
- Skid Row
- Chad Gray
- Loathe
- Hanabie.
- Saosin
- Violent Vira
- Steel Panther
- Crown The Empire
- Boundaries
- Palisades
- Dirty Honey
- Invent Animate
- 10 Years
- Lacuna Coil
- 156/Silence
- The Color Morale
- Bear McCreary
- OTEP
- Nita Strauss
- Red
- Thousand Below
- Butcher Babies
- Allt
- Infected Rain
- Secrets
- Eyes Set To Kill
- Sunborn
Saturday highlights and full roster
- Falling in Reverse
- The Prodigy
- A Day To Remember
- Beartooth
- Till Lindemann
- Dayseeker
- Highly Suspect
- Underoath
- Sleep Theory
- Sullivan King
- Badflower
- Kim Dracula
- GWAR
- Of Mice & Men
- Carpenter Brut
- Crowbar
- Diggy Graves
- Fear Factory
- Rain City Drive
- Demon Hunter
- Shadows Fall
- Escape The Fate
- I See Stars
- VANA
- Madball
- House of Protection
- Nevertel
- South Arcade
- Point North
- Midnight
- Kami Kehoe
- If Not For Me
- Unearth
- Wolves At The Gate
- Empty Shell Casing
- Silent Theory
Sunday highlights and full roster
- Korn
- $uicideBoy$
- Faith No More
- Primus
- Slash feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators
- Poppy
- Hot Mulligan
- Ministry
- Hollywood Undead
- Ghostmane
- Insane Clown Posse
- Clutch
- Waka Flocka Flame
- 3OH!3
- Drain
- Gym Class Heroes
- We The Kings
- Fleshwater
- Relient K
- Forever the Sickest Kids
- PeelingFlesh
- Helmet
- Soulfly
- Hot Milk
- Ugly Kid Joe
- Snot
- Spineshank
- Cute Is what We Aim For
- Nailbomb
- Big Ass Truck I.E.
- CKY
- Dry Kill Logic
- Ho99o9
- Pain of Truth
- XCOMM
- King 810
Standout performances to watch
Expect deliverables across eras and styles. Iron Maiden, Korn, Blink-182 and Alice in Chains headline the weekend.
- Classic rock and metal veterans bring epic stagecraft.
- Modern heavy acts and post-hardcore bands add intense energy.
- Electronic and crossover sets provide late-night thrills.
