Just when you thought it couldn't get any bigger or better, one of the world's most unique and exciting festivals has dropped its most explosive lineup ever.
Inkcarceration - the US mega-festival that pairs tons of the world's greatest rock and metal bands with a full-hearted celebration of tattoo culture, all housed within the cool-as-hell confines of the Ohio State Reformatory grounds in Mansfield, Ohio - is set to be one of the can't-miss events of summer 2026.
Taking place from July 17-19, this year's festival is fronted by three huge headliners - modern metal masters Disturbed, metalcore icons Bad Omens and nu metal legends Limp Bizkit - as well as dozens of the most exciting names in heavy music.
Joining those three heavyweights will be the likes of metal crushers Gojira, Machine Head, Jinjer, Lorna Shore, Fit For A King and Hatebreed, pop-punk and post-hardcore favourites including A Day To Remember, Sleeping With Sirens, The Used and Starset, metalcore mainstays Poppy, Memphis May Fire, Motionless In White and Ice Nine Kills and hip hop main eventers Cypress Hill and Tech N9ne,
Plus, some of the most exciting up-and-coming bands in the scene today will be appearing, including Sleep Theory, Guilt Trip, Heavy-Hitter, Night Rider and Silly Goose. Whether you're after rock legends or the most cutting-edge bands in music today, Inkcaerceration has you covered.
And there's so much more beyond the music. Inkcarceration attendees will have the chance to get their own ink at Monster Energy Tattoo X, a special, onsite tattoo convention that will take place inside Ohio State Reformatory itself. Fans can also tour the allegedly haunted institution for an extra edgy experience.
Interested? Of course you are. 3-Day, Single Day General Admission and VIP passes for Inkcarceration 2026 are on sale now via the official Inkcarceration website - and you can secure your place at one of the events of the summer for as low as $1 down on layaway, with more than six months to pay it off in full.
Students, nurses, firefighters, police personnel and the military can also take advantage of special-priced passes for Inkcarceration, while those looking for the full festival experience can take advantage of Inkcarceration's myriad camping options, which include access to a special Thursday Night Campground Party.
If tents aren't your thing, RV and specially bundled off-site hotel packages are also available, with the latter starting at just $10 down via Jampack and including festival re-entry and bonus perks.
All in all, if you're looking for a killer lineup in a brilliantly unique location with an experience like no other, Inkcarceration is the festival you need in your life. Head to https://inkcarceration.com for more info.
