Buckle up, rock fans — history is about to repeat itself, only LOUDER, BIGGER, and HEAVIER than ever before!
After months of swirling rumors, cryptic teasers, and feverish fan speculation, it’s finally official: the 2026 Power Trip Festival is happening — and it promises to blow the roof off the desert once again. The mammoth lineup features nothing less than the absolute gods of rock and metal: AC/DC, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Guns N’ Roses, and Tool are locked, loaded, and ready to melt faces at what’s already being dubbed the most epic rock gathering of the decade.
If you thought the 2023 edition was legendary, buckle in — because 2026 is shaping up to be bigger, wilder, and more ferocious. And yes, the official set times have JUST been revealed, sending the rock world into absolute meltdown.
The Lineup That Dreams (and Eardrums) Are Made Of
Forget your average music festival — Power Trip is not for the faint of heart. It’s not Coachella. It’s not Glastonbury. This is pure, unfiltered, speaker-shattering ROCK AND ROLL MAYHEM, designed for the true believers who like their music loud, raw, and delivered by living legends.
Here’s what’s locked in:
- AC/DC – The thunder from Down Under returns with Angus Young promising “the most electrifying set of our careers.”
- Metallica – The undisputed kings of metal bring their full arsenal of riffs, pyro, and attitude.
- Iron Maiden – The iconic British metal gods are back, and yes, Eddie will be making an appearance!
- Judas Priest – With over five decades of heavy metal behind them, Rob Halford and crew are set to deliver a masterclass in power and precision.
- Guns N’ Roses – Axl, Slash, and Duff are ready to unleash their arsenal of classic anthems and chaotic energy.
- Tool – The masters of progressive metal promise an immersive, hypnotic set that will leave minds thoroughly blown.
And here’s the kicker — this isn’t some multi-week festival spread across random stages. It’s three nights. One stage. No overlaps. Every band gets their moment to own the desert — and judging by the SET TIMES JUST REVEALED, fans are in for a once-in-a-lifetime sonic assault.
2026 POWER TRIP FESTIVAL SET TIMES — FULL BREAKDOWN
Mark your calendars, cancel your plans, and start prepping your earplugs. Here’s how the three-night rock marathon will unfold:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026
- 7:00 PM — Iron Maiden
- 9:30 PM — Judas Priest
Opening night is a British invasion of metal supremacy, with Iron Maiden’s theatrical spectacle followed by the leather-clad, riff-fueled fury of Judas Priest.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
- 7:00 PM — AC/DC
- 9:30 PM — Guns N’ Roses
Saturday promises to be pure rock chaos. AC/DC will shake the ground with their cannon fire and iconic hits, before Guns N’ Roses close the night with their unpredictable, high-octane, “anything can happen” energy.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
- 7:00 PM — Tool
- 9:30 PM — Metallica
The final night is a mind-bending journey, kicking off with Tool’s mesmerizing, psychedelic heaviness, before Metallica delivers the closing chapter — likely with enough pyro to be seen from space.
“We’re Making History… AGAIN” — Artists React
The bands themselves aren’t holding back their excitement:
Lars Ulrich of Metallica declared, “2023 was wild, but 2026? We’re going even harder. Get ready.”
Angus Young, never one for hyperbole, simply grinned and said, “Bring your earplugs — and your energy.”
Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden teased, “We’ve got surprises lined up that fans won’t see coming. Eddie’s been working out.”
Maynard James Keenan of Tool cryptically added, “This isn’t just a concert. It’s an experience.”
Tickets, Travel, and the Race to Get In
Tickets go on sale next Friday, July 4, at 10:00 AM PST — and if history repeats itself, they will sell out in minutes. The 2023 festival drew over 150,000 rock die-hards from across the globe, and demand for 2026 is already eclipsing that, with travel packages, VIP experiences, and exclusive merch drops sending fans into a frenzy.
Goldenvoice, the promoters behind Coachella and Stagecoach, are pulling out all the stops to ensure the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, becomes a temporary rock ‘n’ roll paradise once again.
Hotels across Palm Springs and the surrounding area are already reporting 70% occupancy, with Airbnb listings vanishing by the hour. In other words — if you want in, act NOW.
A Celebration of Rock’s Greatest Survivors
Power Trip 2026 isn’t just another festival — it’s a testament to the endurance, power, and timeless appeal of rock and metal’s greatest icons. These bands have weathered decades of changing trends, personal battles, and industry upheaval — yet here they stand, guitars in hand, ready to remind the world why rock will NEVER die.
For the fans, it’s more than music. It’s history. It’s community. It’s a once-in-a-generation moment.
See you in the desert. And remember — it’s not just a festival. It’s the BIGGEST ROCK EVENT OF THE DECADE.
Stay tuned for exclusive behind-the-scenes news, band interviews, and surprise lineup additions — because with Power Trip, you NEVER know what’s coming next!
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