Rock the Locks Music Festival
Artist Announcement
September 25 – 27, 2026
Godsmack, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Simple Plan set to perform at the biggest multi-day Rock Festival in the Pacific Northwest.
Held outdoors annually on the beautiful grounds of the Big River Golf Course in Umatilla, Oregon, Rock the Locks Music Festival has quickly become the premier rock music festival in the Pacific Northwest. The 3-day festival will be held September 25th – 27th, 2026, on the Big River Golf Course in Umatilla.
The event will feature some of the biggest names in rock music on the Good Shepherd Health Care System main stage, including headliners Godsmack, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Simple Plan, along with other top artists, including Daughtry, Theory of a Deadman, Tesla, Sevendust, and Candlebox. Additional artists include Jackyl, Dorothy, Gunshine, Limberlost, Rockett Mafia, Cowboy Mouth, and many others.
The 2nd stage comes alive with a blistering lineup of regional and national acts including Royal Bliss, Goodbye June, The Cruel Intentions (from Sweden), Vertigo Bliss (special 20-year reunion show), Zamtrip, Leviticuss, Bombshell Molly, Second Sting (paying tribute to the Scorpions), Dallin Puzey, Mercury Rising and Rock the Locks fan favorite, Blue Tattoo.
Rock the Locks Music Festival, presented by the City of Umatilla and produced by Phantizy Productions, is the largest 3-day rock music festival in the Pacific Northwest, bringing together thousands of music lovers to enjoy 25 bands on 2 stages. The festival will have plenty of on-site amenities to enhance the experience, including more than 40 food and merchandise vendors, on-site camping, a large yard-gaming area, and multiple beer gardens.
General Admission and VIP tickets go on sale April 2nd, 2026. On-site RV and car/tent camping will also be available. Fans are encouraged to buy early and save. Prices will increase closer to the festival dates.
View the festival website for event information and additional lineup announcements. www.rockthelocks.org
This is a rain-or-shine event, and the lineup is subject to change.
The daily music lineup for Rock the Locks is as follows:
September 25th: Godsmack, Daughtry, Jackyl, Dorothy, Gunshine, The Cruel Intentions, Second Sting, Zamtrip, and Vertigo Bliss
September 26th: Simple Plan, Candlebox, Theory of a Deadman, Sevendust, Limberlost, Goodbye June, Blue Tattoo, Bombshell Molly, and Mercury Rising
September 27th: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tesla, Rockett Mafia, Cowboy Mouth, Royal Bliss, Leviticuss, and Dallin Puzey
The City of Umatilla, Oregon, is located on the banks of the Columbia River along U.S. Route 730 and I 82. Come enjoy what Umatilla and the region have to offer, including access to the Umatilla and Columbia Rivers, Guided and Recreational Fishing, Kayaking, Dam/lock tours, Windsurfing, Golfing and Wine Tasting.
Website: rockthelocks.org
Website: www.umatilla.gov
