Sonic Temple Returns to Columbus with 150 Artists and Four Headliners
The four-day festival runs May 13-16, 2027, at Historic Crew Stadium, following a 2026 edition that drew 184,000 fans.
By Priya Nair ·

Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival is returning to Columbus, Ohio, in spring 2027 with a lineup of nearly 150 artists. The four-day event is scheduled for May 13-16 at Historic Crew Stadium.
Iron Maiden, blink-182, Korn and Falling in Reverse will each headline one of the four nights. blink-182 opens the festival on Thursday, May 13. Iron Maiden performs on Friday, Falling in Reverse on Saturday, and Korn closes the event on Sunday.
The schedule includes major supporting acts on each day. The Offspring and Turnstile join blink-182 on opening night. A Perfect Circle and Alice in Chains perform with Iron Maiden on Friday. A Day to Remember and Beartooth share the stage with Falling in Reverse on Saturday. $UICIDEBOY$ and Faith No More appear alongside Korn on Sunday.
The festival features five stages hosting a wide range of rock and metal acts. Other artists on the bill include The Prodigy, Knocked Loose, The All-American Rejects, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, Mastodon, Poppy, Meshuggah, Seether and The Pretty Reckless.
Faith No More’s appearance marks a limited return to live performances after years of inactivity. Iron Maiden’s slot extends its “Run For Your Lives” 50th-anniversary tour, which includes additional North American dates in 2027.
The 2027 festival follows the 2026 edition, which attracted approximately 184,000 fans. Tickets and festival packages are available through the event’s official website, sonictemplefestival.com.
Source: KLBJ-FM · original report published
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