The annual Rocklahoma festival is gearing up for a milestone year. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the three-day rock gathering returns to the Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma, over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4–6, 2026, with a powerhouse trio of headliners: Godsmack, Papa Roach and Slayer.
The weekend officially kicks off Friday, Sept. 4, with Godsmack closing out a stacked opening night. That day’s lineup also features Stone Temple Pilots, Hollywood Undead, Jet, Yelawolf, Slaughter, Black Stone Cherry, Crossfade, Buckcherry, Dexter and the Moonrocks, Tim Montana, High June, The Normandys and Lylvc. Frontman Sully Erna shared his excitement, saying, “Oklahoma! We can’t wait to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Rocklahoma with all of you on Friday, September 4 with a full lineup of pure ROCK!”
Saturday, Sept. 5, will be headlined by Papa Roach, who return to the festival for the first time since 2015. They be joined by Cypress Hill, Dropkick Murphys, Pennywise, Black Veil Brides, Wolfmother, Living Colour, Molly Hatchet, Militarie Gun, Teen Mortgage, Autumn Kings, Cowboy Angels, Eternal Frequency, Waves in April, Fire Tiger and School of Rock. Reflecting on their return, Papa Roach vocalist Jacoby Shaddix said, “The guys and I are beyond excited to return to Rocklahoma 2026 alongside such a killer lineup. It will be our first time since 2015 — over a decade! So make sure to grab your tickets fast!”
The festival wraps up Sunday, Sept. 6, with Slayer marking four decades of their landmark album Reign in Blood. Billed as a “40 years of Reign in Blood” celebration, the set will spotlight the thrash legends’ enduring legacy. Also performing that day are Black Label Society, The Pretty Reckless, Insane Clown Posse, Suicidal Tendencies, President, Ugly Kid Joe, Barbarians of California, Ill Niño, Cyco Miko, Big Ass Truck, The Violent Hour, High Water Gamble and Seven Foot Monkey.
The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen summed up the spirit of the weekend, declaring, “Rocklahoma isn’t just another festival; it’s for the loud, the misfits, and the lifers. There’s something about stepping on that stage, feeling that heat, that roar, and knowing these fans live and breathe rock ‘n’ roll the same way we do.”
For fans arriving early, festivities begin Thursday night, Sept. 3, with a special pre-party hosted by Eddie Trunk and performances from Plush, Ozzolution, She Hates Me Not and Jump.
Head to the Rocklahoma website for more information.
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