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The Welcome to Rockville festival has unveiled an impressive lineup for its 2025 edition, set to take place from May 15-18 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. Headlining the event will be rock heavyweights Shinedown, Green Day, Linkin Park, and Korn, making this an eagerly anticipated gathering for music fans. This festival is touted as North America’s largest rock event.
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The festival’s 14th edition promises a fantastic array of performances, featuring Rob Zombie and Three Doors Down on night one (May 15) alongside Shinedown, while night two (May 16) will showcase Alice in Chains and Good Charlotte supporting the iconic Green Day. The third night (May 17) is set to feature Incubus and Pierce the Veil sharing the stage with Linkin Park, recently reformed after a hiatus. The event will culminate on the final night with Korn, aided by performances from Bad Omens and Marilyn Manson.
Organizers reported that the previous year’s festival attracted over 200,000 attendees from across the globe, underscoring its international appeal, with fans journeying from all 50 U.S. states and 57 countries to enjoy performances from an array of top-tier acts such as Tool, Slipknot, and Deftones.
This year’s event will feature approximately 150 bands performing across five different stages. Notable acts include Sublime, Knocked Loose, Halestorm, Mudvayne, and I Prevail, as well as emerging talents like Seven Hours After Violet— the new project from System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian. Other prominent performers include Bush, Chevelle, Taking Back Sunday, and Killswitch Engage, among others.
Shinedown’s frontman Brent Smith expressed his excitement about headlining, saying, “We take this very seriously. It’s symbolic and a massive honor to be a headliner at Welcome To Rockville. This is the biggest rock festival in North America, so LET’S GO!!!!”
The upcoming festival will feature several notable milestones and reunions. Shinedown will headline for the first time while returning to their home state. Alice in Chains will make their first appearance at Rockville since 2013, and Sublime will perform with new lead singer Jakob Nowell. Additionally, Body Count will play in Florida for the first time in over two decades, and the festival will mark the U.S. debut of Swedish band Allt. Several bands are also set to reunite, including Three Days Grace and The Dillinger Escape Plan, enhancing the festival’s rich lineup.
Frank Kelleher, president of the Daytona International Speedway, highlighted the festival’s importance, stating, “We can’t wait to turn the World Center of Racing back into the World Center of ROCK once again as we will be welcoming back one of the largest rock music festivals in the world, Welcome To Rockville! Rockville always delivers a high level of electric energy in the fan-friendly festival atmosphere.”
Tickets for single-day, VIP, and Daytona Owners Club passes are currently available, alongside 4-day weekend options. For ticketing details and purchasing options, such as a layaway program starting at just $1 down, visit here. Access to nearby accommodations, shuttle services, and other exclusive offers will also be available for attendees.
For those eager to plan their visit, a complete lineup poster for the 2025 Welcome to Rockville festival can be checked out below.
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