After years of fans wishing for it, official festival camping is finally coming to Aftershock — and 2026 is the year it lands. Set for Cal Expo in Sacramento, the new camping setup delivers the full community experience: crash with your crew, wake up on site, hit the gates early, re-enter whenever you want, and repeat it all weekend long. More metal news: News hub.
Car + Tent, RV Camping, and Shuttle Options
When the Early Bird Presale opens, fans will be able to lock in:
Car + Tent camping
RV camping
Shuttle passes (for those staying off-site)
Everything rolls out with the presale launch, giving diehards first dibs on the most convenient way to stay inside the heart of the action.
Exclusive Perks for Campers
Aftershock isn’t just adding camping — they’re stacking the experience with camper-only bonuses.
Leading the charge is Rock & Brews, hosting a Wednesday Night Camping Pre-Party on September 30, 2026. Campers with wristbands get access to:
Food + drink discounts
Free mini golf
Free batting cages
All activities located steps from your campsite on the Cal Expo grounds
And the perks won’t stop after night one — Rock & Brews will roll out weekend-long food and beverage specials exclusively for campers, with more details coming soon.
A New Era for Aftershock
With on-site camping, early entry, community hangouts, and nightly perks, Aftershock 2026 is shaping up to be the most immersive version of the festival yet. Stay tuned — more info is on the way, and this is just the beginning of the next evolution of Sacramento’s biggest heavy-music weekend.
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