The 2026 M3 Rock Festival will return to Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on May 2nd, with a lineup featuring Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Queensÿche, Buckcherry, White Lion, Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room, Faster Pussycat, Trixter and more.

An exclusive VIP Kickoff Party will feature Quiet Riot on Friday, May 1st and an exclusive VIP Afterparty features Steven Adler on Saturday, May 2nd, both at the Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel.

This annual festival, now in its 17th year, celebrates 80s arena rock, bringing together bands and fans for a massive day of classic hits.  A description of the even reads: “it’s a community, founded and fed by the ‘80s arena rock experience. Over the last 17 years, M3 has evolved into an annual pilgrimage for diehard fans from six continents, 30 countries, and every state, bringing together those who grew up with the music in the ’80s as well as younger fans who embrace the fun and excitement of arena rock’s greatest era. This year promises to be no different, giving fans the chance to hear some of the era’s most iconic rock hits, including “Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone),” “Silent Lucidity,” “Nobody’s Fool,” and many more.”

Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.
Tickets can also be purchased at Merriweather Post Pavilion, 9:30 Club, The Anthem, and Lincoln Theatre during normal box office hours.

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