🎸 2026 POWER TRIP FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED: Led Zeppelin, METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, GUNS N’ ROSES & TOOL RETURN FOR THE BIGGEST ROCK EVENT OF THE DECADE — SET TIMES REVEALED….
The power of rock ‘n’ roll is about to shake the earth once again. The 2026 Power Trip Festival has officially been announced — and the lineup is nothing short of legendary. With Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Guns N’ Roses, and Tool set to headline, fans are calling it the most powerful collection of rock icons ever assembled on one stage.
Returning to Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, the same desert grounds that hosted the iconic 2023 edition, Power Trip 2026 promises a weekend of historic reunions, unrelenting metal, and unforgettable performances that will define an era.
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🔥 A Lineup for the Ages
When the first whispers of Power Trip’s return began swirling across fan forums and social media, few believed it could top its previous lineup — which featured Metallica, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, and Tool. But this year, organizers have done the unthinkable.
Led Zeppelin, the gods of hard rock, will officially reunite to headline the festival — their first full concert performance since their legendary 2007 London show at the O2 Arena. Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones will be joined by Jason Bonham on drums, reigniting the spirit of the band that defined rock’s golden age.
“We’re doing this because it feels right,” Plant said in a brief statement. “The time has come again for the songs to breathe fire.”
Joining them are fellow titans Metallica, fresh off their sold-out M72 World Tour, who are promising a “career-spanning, no-holds-barred setlist” across two hours of pyro, riffs, and pure adrenaline.
Iron Maiden will bring their Legacy of the Beast: Final Chapter production — marking what could be the last large-scale world tour for the British metal pioneers. Bruce Dickinson teased that fans should “expect fire, fury, and Eddie in his most monstrous form yet.”
Judas Priest, who recently celebrated their 50th anniversary, will deliver a thunderous performance of classics like Painkiller, Breaking the Law, and Hell Bent for Leather — alongside tracks from their 2024 album Invincible Shield.
Guns N’ Roses, known for their marathon sets and electric chemistry, will reunite Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan once more, with insiders hinting at new material possibly being debuted live for the first time.
And finally, Tool — the masters of progressive art metal — will close the festival on Sunday night with their signature visual spectacle, immersive lighting, and complex soundscapes.
🎶 Official Set Times
Organizers have now revealed the official set times, confirming a three-day sonic journey that will shake the desert to its core:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
6:00 PM — Judas Priest
8:00 PM — Iron Maiden
10:30 PM — Metallica
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
6:00 PM — Guns N’ Roses
9:30 PM — Led Zeppelin
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
6:00 PM — Special Guest (TBA)
8:30 PM — Tool
Each night will close with a custom fireworks display and light show synchronized to the final song of the headliner’s set.
⚡ A Festival Beyond Music
Power Trip isn’t just a concert — it’s a cultural pilgrimage. The festival’s 2026 edition will feature expanded fan zones, immersive art installations, and exclusive pop-up exhibits dedicated to the legacy of rock and metal.
A “Hall of Metal Legends” exhibit will showcase rare instruments, handwritten lyrics, and artifacts from the six headliners, offering fans an intimate look at the roots of their music. Fans will even be able to step inside interactive recreations of iconic album covers, such as Metallica’s Master of Puppets or Led Zeppelin’s IV.
Food and drink will receive a rock-themed upgrade as well, with special collaborations like “The Immigrant Song Lager,” “Enter Sandwich,” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine BBQ.”
VIP ticket holders will gain access to the “Thunder Dome Lounge,” a shaded retreat featuring exclusive acoustic performances, interviews, and meet-and-greets with band members.
🗓️ Ticket Info & Packages
Tickets for Power Trip 2026 will go on sale Friday, November 14, at 10 AM PT via the official Power Trip website. Three-day general admission starts at $899, while VIP passes range from $1,999 to $4,500 depending on perks and seating access.
Hotel and travel packages will also be offered, including shuttle passes from nearby Palm Springs and Los Angeles. For fans across the world, live-streaming options are expected to be announced soon, allowing rock enthusiasts to experience the event in real time.
🗣️ The Reactions
The announcement has sent shockwaves through the music world. Within minutes of going live, “POWER TRIP 2026” became the number one trending topic worldwide on X (formerly Twitter). Fans from across generations flooded social media with disbelief, excitement, and gratitude.
“Led Zeppelin and Metallica on the same stage? I can die happy now,” one fan wrote.
Even younger artists joined the chorus of praise. Billie Eilish, known for her love of classic rock, reposted the announcement on Instagram with the caption: ‘This is history happening.’
Music critics have already dubbed Power Trip 2026 “the Woodstock of Metal,” predicting it will go down as one of the most culturally significant live events of the century.
🤘 A Historic Reunion
For Led Zeppelin, the festival represents more than a headline slot — it’s a moment of legacy. Jimmy Page, now 82, reportedly worked closely with Plant and Jones over the past year to prepare for a reunion that would be “authentic, fierce, and spiritually aligned.”
According to insiders, rehearsals began quietly in late 2025 at a London studio. “It wasn’t about money,” said one source. “It was about closing a circle. About feeling that spark again.”
Plant himself hinted that Zeppelin’s Power Trip performance may be their “last full-scale show together,” adding, “We owe it to the music and the people who never stopped believing.”
🔥 The Spirit Lives On
If Power Trip 2023 was a celebration of heavy music’s enduring power, Power Trip 2026 is its resurrection — a time capsule and a prophecy rolled into one. It’s the ultimate meeting point of rock history and the present moment, where riffs, memories, and dreams collide under the desert sky.
From Zeppelin’s mystical blues to Metallica’s modern fury, from Maiden’s soaring anthems to Tool’s transcendental journey, Power Trip 2026 will be a living monument to the sound that never dies.
As the sun sets on Indio this October, the words of Robert Plant will echo across the desert:
> “We’ve been away too long. But rock — real rock — never leaves. It just waits for the right moment to roar again.”
Power Trip 2026 is not just another festival.
It’s the gathering of the gods.
And when the first chord strikes — the world will listen.
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