Inkcarceration is back and intending to go bigger than ever with their 2026 line-up unveiling.
Set for July 17th through the 19th, America's Rock & Metal Tattoo Festival returns to the hallowed grounds of the Ohio State Reformatory for another epic weekend of heavy music and outsider art. Earning top billing for this year's installment, Inkcarceration will feature headlining sets from Disturbed on night one, BAD OMENS for night two and Limp Bizkit closing the show on night three.
Among the featured names on each night include sets from Papa Roach, Cypress Hill, Hollywood Undead for July 17th. Supporting BAD OMENS on night two will be Gojira, The Used, Sleeping with Sirens with A Day To Remember, Motionless In White, Ice Nine Kills taking the stage on the final day.
“We’re fired up to welcome Limp Bizkit back to Inkcarceration. Their recent South American stadium run has sent social media into overdrive, and we’re proud to be part of their global takeover once again. Having Bad Omens headlining a DWP festival for the first time brings a whole new level of energy to the weekend, and adding Disturbed to this lineup makes it an absolute powerhouse for our fans,” said DWP Founder Danny Wimmer.
“We’re expecting 2026 to be a landmark year for Inkcarceration,” said Dan Janssen, Co-Founder of Inkcarceration. “After selling out every year since 2021, this summer brings one of our most in-demand lineups to date, including more than 45 artists making their Inkcarceration debut alongside nearly 20 fan-favorite returns. Combined with upgrades across the site, camping, and parking experience, we’re excited to welcomefans back to Shawshank for what will be the biggest INK yet.”
Among the storylines built into the festival includes several hometown appearances from the likes of Starset, Sanguisugabogg, Night Rider, Miss May I, Wolves AtThe Gate and ENMY. Sleeping with Sirens will mark the 15th anniversary of Let's Cheers To This, with Alien Ant Farm celebrating 25th anniversary of ANThology.
The festival has sold out for last five consecutive years, indicative of Inkcarceration becoming one of the premier heavy music happenings of the calendar year. See the complete line-up for Inkcarceration 2026 below. Tickets and additional information can be found - HERE
