The Columbus festival has detailed its five-stage schedule for May, with My Chemical Romance, Tool, and over a hundred other acts confirmed.
Sonic Temple has released the daily performance schedule for its 2026 edition. The festival is set for May 14 through 17 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
The lineup spreads approximately 140 bands across five stages. Thursday’s schedule is anchored by My Chemical Romance, with support from Coheed and Cambria, L.S. Dunes, and a heavy metal contingent including Behemoth and Cattle Decapitation. Friday features sets from Sublime, Simple Plan, and Lorna Shore.
Saturday’s bill includes Body Count, Good Charlotte, and a strong showing from punk and metalcore acts like The Story So Far and Knuckle Puck, alongside legacy metal from Sepultura and Kreator. The festival closes on Sunday with headliners Tool and Godsmack, plus Lamb of God, Megadeth, and Public Enemy.
The schedule confirms the festival’s continued blend of mainstream rock, punk, and extreme metal, aiming to cater to a wide guitar-based audience. Single day and weekend passes are currently on sale.
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