🎸 2026 Power Trip Rip Festival Announced: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Gun’s N’ Roses & Tool Return For The Biggest Rock Event Of The Decade — Set Times Revealed..
Rock fans, brace yourselves — the thunder is rolling back to the desert. The legendary Power Trip Festival returns in 2026, bringing together six of the greatest forces in rock and heavy metal history: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Guns N’ Roses, and Tool. It’s an electrifying reunion of pure, unfiltered power — and it’s being hailed as the biggest rock event of the decade.
The festival, set to take place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, will run across three explosive nights, delivering the kind of sonic storm that only these icons can create. Following the success of the inaugural Power Trip in 2023, which featured Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Tool, and Ozzy Osbourne (who later withdrew due to health reasons), this new lineup feels like a torchbearer for rock immortality.
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🔥 The Return of the Titans
The 2026 edition doesn’t just promise a show — it promises a resurrection of rock’s spirit. Each artist is at a career-defining peak, blending nostalgia with new momentum. Fans are already calling it “the dream lineup that shouldn’t exist but does.”
Metallica returns after their record-breaking “M72 World Tour,” where their 2024–2025 run became one of the highest-grossing tours in music history. Expect a stage filled with pyrotechnics, precision, and pure power — with classics like “Master of Puppets,” “Enter Sandman,” and “One” roaring through the desert night.
Red Hot Chili Peppers, the funk-rock legends, bring a colorful contrast to the metallic core of the lineup. Their groove-heavy catalog — from “Californication” to “By the Way” — will give Power Trip a burst of warmth and wild energy. Rumors swirl that they’ll debut tracks from an upcoming 2026 album, marking a new creative era for the band.
Iron Maiden, the godfathers of British metal, promise an epic visual and sonic experience with mascot Eddie returning in monstrous form. With Bruce Dickinson’s soaring vocals and the twin-guitar fury of Adrian Smith and Dave Murray, their set will span eras — from “The Trooper” to “The Writing on the Wall.”
Judas Priest, fresh off celebrating over 50 years of metal, continue their unstoppable march. Rob Halford’s unmistakable scream, Glenn Tipton’s riffs, and the raw precision of Richie Faulkner are expected to ignite the stage in a show that fans are already calling “a sermon for the metal faithful.”
Guns N’ Roses, the eternal bad boys of rock, bring chaos, charisma, and anthems that never age. From “Sweet Child O’ Mine” to “Welcome to the Jungle,” their live energy remains untouchable. With Axl Rose and Slash now in full sync again, expect a volatile, emotional, and unforgettable night.
Tool, the progressive metal masterminds, will close out the weekend in cinematic fashion. Their hypnotic visuals, math-like rhythms, and Maynard James Keenan’s enigmatic presence will transform the stage into a ritualistic experience. Fans can anticipate deep cuts from Lateralus and Fear Inoculum, with hints at new material rumored to be in progress.
🎟️ Festival Dates & Location
Location: Empire Polo Club, Indio, California
Dates: October 9–11, 2026
Just like the original Power Trip, the 2026 edition will transform the desert into a cathedral of sound. The venue’s wide-open landscape, world-class acoustics, and immersive light installations make it the perfect home for such a monumental gathering.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 7, 2025, with pre-sale access for returning attendees available two days earlier. Based on 2023’s near-instant sellout, fans are urged to act fast — this will not last long.
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🕒 Set Times Revealed
The official set times were released alongside the announcement, giving fans a glimpse of how each night will unfold:
Friday, October 9 — “The Dawn of Fire”
7:00 PM – Judas Priest
9:30 PM – Iron Maiden
Saturday, October 10 — “The Storm Awakens”
6:30 PM – Red Hot Chili Peppers
9:00 PM – Guns N’ Roses
Sunday, October 11 — “The Final Surge”
7:00 PM – Metallica
9:30 PM – Tool
Each evening will feature immersive stage transitions, with visual storytelling, firework displays, and massive LED projections connecting the performances — ensuring that no second feels static.
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⚡ Why Power Trip 2026 Matters
The first Power Trip wasn’t just a festival — it was a declaration that rock and metal are immortal. In an era dominated by pop and digital production, these artists reminded the world that nothing matches the raw, live energy of guitars, drums, and pure performance.
The 2026 lineup doubles down on that ethos. Every artist on the bill has shaped the DNA of modern rock. Collectively, they represent more than 250 years of combined legacy, hundreds of millions of albums sold, and generations of fans inspired.
As one fan posted on social media after the announcement:
> “This isn’t just a festival — it’s the Avengers of rock music. Every name on that poster could headline a stadium by themselves.”
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💬 Fan & Artist Reactions
The moment the lineup dropped, social media exploded. Within minutes, “Power Trip 2026” was trending globally on X (formerly Twitter).
James Hetfield of Metallica shared his excitement, saying:
> “We were part of something unforgettable last time. This one? It’s going to be louder, darker, and even more alive.”
Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers added:
> “We’re honored to funk up the desert. Rock and roll is a language we all speak — and this is its biggest conversation yet.”
Meanwhile, Rob Halford of Judas Priest declared the event a “metal mass for the ages,” while Maynard James Keenan of Tool kept it cryptic, writing simply:
> “Desert. Noise. Frequency. October.”
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🎤 Beyond the Music
In true Power Trip fashion, the 2026 edition will also include exclusive pop-up merch stores, band-curated beverage experiences, and interactive fan zones celebrating the legacy of each artist. Special exhibitions will feature rare instruments, handwritten lyrics, and iconic stage outfits from decades past.
Additionally, a limited-edition Power Trip 2026 vinyl box set — featuring one live track from each band’s upcoming performance — is rumored to be in production, making it a collector’s dream.
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🌅 The Future of Rock Burns Bright
As the sun sets over Indio next October, six of the greatest forces in music will share the same stage once more — proving that rock’s heartbeat still shakes the earth.
The 2026 Power Trip Festival isn’t just another event. It’s a testament to survival, passion, and the unbreakable bond between artists and fans. It’s about legacy colliding with the present, amplifiers screaming into the night, and thousands of voices echoing as one.
For those lucky enough to attend, history won’t just be watched — it’ll be felt.
Long live rock. Long live Power Trip. 🎶🔥
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