Sick New World
April 25, 2026 · Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · Las Vegas Festival Grounds
Sick New World is a premier alternative, metal, and hard rock music festival that brings together the biggest names in nu-metal, industrial, and goth rock. In 2026, the festival expands to two major events: the flagship show at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 25 and an inaugural Texas edition at the Texas Motor Speedway on October 24. Headlined by System of a Down, the festival features a stacked lineup of over 50 artists including Korn, Deftones, Slayer, and Bring Me The Horizon. Known for its high-energy atmosphere and nostalgic '90s and 2000s vibes, it offers a full day of performances across multiple stages, unique art installations, and a massive community of rock fans.
Lineup
Full Lineup
Danny Elfman
Alternative, Reggae
Mastodon
Metal, Hard Rock
AFI
Rock, Alternative
Melvins
Hard Rock, Rock
Ministry
Metal, Synth-Pop
Clutch
Hard Rock, Rock
Corrosion of Conformity
Hard Rock, Metal
Knocked Loose
Metal, Hardcore
deafheaven
Metal, Shoegaze
She Wants Revenge
Alternative, Rock
Lords of Acid
EDM, House
Poison the Well
Rock, Hardcore
HEALTH
Rock, Alternative
Speed
Rock, Alternative
Pain of Truth
Punk, Hardcore
Genres
RockMetalAlternativeHard RockHardcoreNu Metal
Venue
From$369
Ages18–45
Family FriendlyYes
The festival implements waste reduction through digital ticketing, provides free water refill stations to reduce single-use plastic, and utilizes multi-bin recycling stations throughout the venue.
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