Earlier this summer, SOS Booking began the first wave of announcement for the 2026 edition of For the Children. The annual, holiday-themed hardcore congregation serves as a successful toy drive benefitting youth in the Los Angeles area.
Following the sold out 2025 edition that saw featured sets from Trapped Under Ice, Foundation, The Story So Far, Madball and many more, the second confirmation of bands suggests one of the most impressive curations of heavy music across all subgenre.
Added to the initial grouping that included, Connecticut OGs Death Threat, along with hardcore pillars Cro-Mags, Seahaven, Fatal Realm plus the likes of Inclination, Laid 2 Rest, One Step Closer, Bad Beat, Foreign Hands and Living Weapon, the latest news reveals a death metal institution at the very top.
Dying Fetus will take to the stage at The Belasco Theater. The legendary headliner is bolstered by supporting sets from FURY, Shattered Relam, Like It Or Not, Outta Pocket, Splitknuckle, C4, Bloodshed, RECOLLECTION, Leave No Doubt, Scorched Earth Policy, Lockslip and more.
For the Children is set for December 12th and 13th at The Belasco in Los Angeles. See the most current line-up below. Weekend passes are now on sale - HERE
