Sick New World 2026
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.
- Rock
- Metal
- Alternative
- Hard Rock
- Hardcore
- Nu Metal
- Tickets from
- $369
- Ages
- 18–45
- Family friendly
- Yes
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.
Lineup
36 artists
System of a Down
Hard Rock, Metal
Danny Elfman
Alternative, Reggae
Mastodon
Metal, Hard Rock
- AFI
- Melvins
- Ministry
- Underoath
- Clutch
- Corrosion of Conformity
- Filter
- Knocked Loose
- deafheaven
- Kittie
- She Wants Revenge
- Terror
- Coal Chamber
- Acid Bath
- Lords of Acid
- Orgy
- Poison the Well
- Wage War
- Norma Jean
- Failure
- Superheaven
- HEALTH
- Sunami
- Speed
- End It
- Pain of Truth
- Showing Teeth
- Flatwounds
Getting there
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