'Record-setting:' More than 140 bands, 160,000 fans expected at Aftershock 2026

The Aftershock music festival in Sacramento is expected to host over 160,000 fans and 140 bands this year. The event, which is in its 14th year, is considered the West Coast's largest punk, rock, and metal festival.
(FOX40.COM) -- Beginning Thursday, more than 160,000 music lovers from across the globe are expected to gather in Sacramento for the 14th year of Aftershock. Organizers say it's the West Coast's biggest punk, rock and metal festival and this year it's getting even bigger. On Wednesday, Chamie McCurry, general manager of festival organizer Danny Wimmer [...]
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