The Louder Than Life 2026 festival has unveiled an enormous four-day lineup in Louisville, Kentucky, that promises to be one of the most ambitious rock and metal events of the year. Scheduled from September 17 through September 20, the festival’s bill boasts nearly 200 artists performing across several stages, uniting generations of fans and genres under one roof.
At the forefront of the lineup are four major headliners representing diverse corners of rock. My Chemical Romance, known for their influential emo and alternative rock sound, and Iron Maiden, legendary figures in heavy metal, are joined by Tool, whose progressive metal complexities have garnered a dedicated following, and Limp Bizkit, one of the defining acts of late ’90s and early 2000s nu metal.
Beyond the headliners, the festival encompasses an eclectic spectrum of acts. Thrash and groove metal staples like Pantera and Megadeth sit alongside modern heavyweights such as Gojira, while genre-blending performers like BABYMETAL bring a unique experimental edge. Classic shock-rock legend Alice Cooper, stomping punk-rock innovators Rise Against, and the genre-bending The Prodigy also contribute to a lineup that spans decades of loud music culture.
For fans of rock, metal, punk, and everything in between, Louder Than Life 2026 looks to deliver unforgettable performances, community energy, and a celebration of heavy sounds on a massive scale in Kentucky this fall.