Iron Maiden, blink-182 to headline 2027 Sonic Temple in Columbus

Organizers announced the lineup for Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival on Monday. The event will return to Columbus, Ohio, next spring with Iron Maiden, blink-182, Korn and Falling in Reverse serving as the main headliners. The festival is set for May 13 through 16, 2027, at Historic Crew Stadium. Performances will take place on five stages throughout the four-day run.

The 2027 dates follow a record-breaking 2026 festival that drew approximately 184,000 fans. Each of the four headlining bands will close out a different night of the event. blink-182 will open the festival on Thursday, May 13. Iron Maiden is scheduled to perform on Friday, while Falling in Reverse will play on Saturday. Korn will close the festival on Sunday, May 16.

The schedule includes other major acts alongside the headliners. The Offspring and Turnstile are set for opening night. A Perfect Circle and Alice in Chains will perform on Friday. A Day to Remember and Beartooth are scheduled for Saturday. Sunday’s lineup features $UICIDEBOY$ and Faith No More in addition to Korn.

The festival will feature nearly 150 artists in total. The roster includes rock and metal bands such as The Prodigy, Knocked Loose, and The All-American Rejects. Other confirmed acts include 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 their “Run For Your Lives” 50th-anniversary tour, which includes additional North American dates in 2027.

Tickets and festival packages are currently available for purchase. Buyers can find information on the event’s official website at sonictemplefestival.com.