Welcome to Rockville, one of the world’s premier rock music festivals, is set to return in 2025 with its most ambitious lineup to date. Scheduled from May 15 to 18 at the iconic Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, the festival promises four days of electrifying performances, featuring over 150 bands across five stages. This year’s event is marked by an unprecedented number of reunions, special anniversary sets, and a diverse array of genres that cater to rock enthusiasts of all stripes.
A Historic Lineup Featuring Legendary Acts and Reunions
Headlining the festival are rock titans Linkin Park, Green Day, Korn, and Shinedown, each bringing their unique sound and energy to the main stage. In a move that has thrilled fans worldwide, Linkin Park will reunite for a special performance, marking one of the 12 highly anticipated reunions at the festival. Other notable reunions include Three Days Grace, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Chiodos, Power Trip, It Dies Today, All Shall Perish, Dry Kill Logic, Chimaira, Evans Blue, and Snot.
Special Anniversary Performances
Adding to the festival’s allure, Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium will celebrate the 20th anniversaries of their seminal albums—The Poison and Ascendancy, respectively—with exclusive sets that revisit these classic records in their entirety.
Statements from Organizers
Frank Kelleher, President of the Daytona International Speedway, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming event:
“We can’t wait to turn the World Center of Racing back into the World Center of ROCK once again as we welcome back one of the largest rock music festivals in the world, Welcome to Rockville! The festival always delivers electric energy in a fan-friendly atmosphere, and this year will be no exception with top-tier bands across rock, metal, and alternative genres.”
Detailed Lineup and Stage Breakdown
The festival’s extensive lineup is thoughtfully organized across five stages, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees looking to catch their favorite acts.
Thursday, May 15
Stage 1
• Shinedown
• 3 Doors Down
• Halestorm
• Theory of a Deadman
• Blue October
• Evans Blue
• Royale Lynn
Stage 2
• Rob Zombie
• Three Days Grace
• Trivium (Performing Ascendancy in full)
• Crossfade
• Finger Eleven
• Saving Abel
• Smile Empty Soul
Stage 3
• Bullet For My Valentine (Performing The Poison in full)
• Asking Alexandria
• We Came As Romans
• From Ashes to New
• Fit For A King
• Until I Wake
• Of Virtue
• The Pretty Wild
Stage 4
• Body Count
• Arch Enemy
• GWAR
• Exodus
• The Acacia Strain
• Shadow of Intent
• Frozen Soul
• Gates to Hell
Stage 5
• The Dillinger Escape Plan
• Quicksand
• HEALTH
• Converge
• Full of Hell
• Harm’s Way
• CANDY
• Big Ass Truck
Friday, May 16
Stage 1
• Green Day
• Alice In Chains
• Jimmy Eat World
• New Found Glory
• Bowling for Soup
• Lit
• Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Stage 2
• Good Charlotte
• Sublime
• BUSH
• Candlebox
• Everclear
• Dorothy
• Dexter & The Moonrocks
Stage 3
• Knocked Loose
• Kublai Khan TX
• Incendiary
• Invent Animate
• Boundaries
• One Step Closer
• Left To Suffer
Stage 4
• Killswitch Engage
• Jinjer
• August Burns Red
• As I Lay Dying
• All That Remains
• It Dies Today
• Butcher Babies
• Bleed From Within
Stage 5
• Underoath
• Saosin
• Silverstein
• The Devil Wears Prada
• Silent Planet
• Scary Kids Scaring Kids
• Alesana
• I Set My Friends On Fire
Saturday, May 17
Stage 1
• Linkin Park
• Incubus
• Beartooth
• Taking Back Sunday
• P.O.D.
• Hoobastank
• Sleep Theory
Stage 2
• Pierce The Veil
• I Prevail
• Hollywood Undead
• Sleeping with Sirens
• Of Mice & Men
• Escape The Fate
• Liliac
Stage 3
• Mastodon
• [Special Guest To Be Announced]
• Obituary
• Municipal Waste
• Nails
• Havok
• Dead Heat
• Chained Saint
Stage 4
• Dayseeker
• Bilmuri
• The Plot In You
• Set It Off
• Real Friends
• The Funeral Portrait
• NERV
• Nevertel
Stage 5
• Whitechapel
• All Shall Perish
• Attila
• After The Burial
• Emmure
• Brand of Sacrifice
• Upon A Burning Body
• AngelMaker
Sunday, May 18
Stage 1
• Korn
• Marilyn Manson
• Chevelle
• Daughtry
• Filter
• Snot
• The Union Underground
Stage 2
• Bad Omens
• Mudvayne
• Motionless In White
• Sevendust
• Chimaira
• Dry Kill Logic
• Return To Dust
Stage 3
• Insane Clown Posse
• Testament
• The Black Dahlia Murder
• Seven Hours After Violet
• Fit For An Autopsy
• Gatecreeper
• Sanguisugabogg
• Allt
Stage 4
• Chiodos
• Hawthorne Heights
• Memphis May Fire
• blessthefall
• Attack Attack!
• A Skylit Drive
• Caskets
• Wind Walkers
Stage 5
• Power Trip
• Sunami
• Pain of Truth
• 200 Stab Wounds
• PeelingFlesh
• Bodybox
• Mugshot
Additional Festival Highlights
• Reunions: The festival boasts 12 reunions, offering fans a rare chance to see some of their favorite bands back on stage.
• Diverse Genres: From rock and metal to alternative and hardcore, the lineup reflects a wide spectrum of musical styles.
• Special Guests: A mystery band is slated to perform on Stage 3 on Saturday, adding an element of surprise to the event.
Ticket Information
Tickets and VIP packages are available now through the festival’s official website. Given the star-studded lineup and unique performances planned, attendees are encouraged to secure their tickets early.
Venue and Experience
The Daytona International Speedway provides a unique backdrop for the festival, transforming from the “World Center of Racing” to the “World Center of Rock.” Attendees can look forward to a fan-friendly atmosphere with ample amenities, including food vendors, merchandise stalls, and interactive experiences.
Final Thoughts
Welcome to Rockville 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark event in the rock music calendar. With its unparalleled lineup, special performances, and the return of beloved bands, it’s an experience that fans won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a longtime devotee or new to the scene, the festival offers something for everyone.
For more information and updates, visit the festival’s official website and follow their social media channels.