INKCARCERATION has officially unveiled its massive 2026 lineup, confirming DISTURBED, BAD OMENS, and LIMP BIZKIT as headliners for the festival’s eighth edition. The event will return to the historic Ohio State Reformatory—the infamous filming location of The Shawshank Redemption—for another three-day takeover celebrating heavy music, tattoo culture, and immersive experiences.
The 2026 edition is set to run across three days with stacked nightly lineups:
Friday, July 17:
DISTURBED, PAPA ROACH, CYPRESS HILL, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD
Saturday, July 18:
BAD OMENS, GOJIRA, THE USED, SLEEPING WITH SIRENS
Sunday, July 19:
LIMP BIZKIT, A DAY TO REMEMBER, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, ICE NINE KILLS
Co-produced by Danny Wimmer Presents and Reinkcarceration LLC, Inkcarceration has built a reputation as one of the most distinctive festivals of the summer season. In addition to nonstop live music, the event features more than 100 tattoo artists, haunted attractions, and exclusive tours of the historic prison.
ICE NINE KILLS frontman Spencer Charnas highlighted the symbolic setting of the festival, saying: “Tim Robbins says in The Shawshank Redemption, ‘get busy living, or get busy dying,’ and we’re thrilled to share our songs of living and dying when INK descends on INKcarceration.”
Tech N9ne, also set to appear at the festival, shared his enthusiasm about finally joining the bill: “I was SUPER excited when I got the word I was playing at Inkcarceration Festival because I’ve always seemed to be touring around it with artists who’ve played there frequently. Honored to be part of such a huge festival.”
DWP founder Danny Wimmer emphasized the significance of the 2026 headliners and the momentum behind the event: “We’re fired up to welcome LIMP BIZKIT back to Inkcarceration. Their recent South American stadium run has sent social media into overdrive, and we’re proud to be part of their global takeover once again. Having BAD OMENS headlining a DWP festival for the first time brings a whole new level of energy to the weekend, and adding DISTURBED to this lineup makes it an absolute powerhouse for our fans.”
The full 2026 music lineup includes several reunions, rare performances, and debut appearances:
LIMP BIZKIT
DISTURBED
BAD OMENS
GOJIRA
PAPA ROACH
A DAY TO REMEMBER
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE
ICE NINE KILLS
CYPRESS HILL
THE USED
LORNA SHORE
SLEEPING WITH SIRENS
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD
POPPY
STARSET
MACHINE HEAD
TECH N9NE
JINJER
HATEBREED
SLEEP THEORY
FIT FOR A KING
GET SCARED
MEMPHIS MAY FIRE
REV THEORY
JUTES
LANDMVRKS
DYING WISH
SANGUISUGABOGG
LACUNA COIL
ESCAPE THE FATE
ALIEN ANT FARM
MISS MAY I
CASKETS
PEELINGFLESH
SPITE
POINT NORTH
NORMA JEAN
SILENT PLANET
BORN OF OSIRIS
NEVERTEL
LEFT TO SUFFER
THOUSAND BELOW
156/SILENCE
ARCHERS
STATIC DRESS
DED
IF NOT FOR ME
WOLVES AT THE GATE
FOX LAKE
EARSHOT
KING 810
SILLY GOOSE
GUILT TRIP
CANE HILL
ENTHEOS
VERSUS ME
SNUFFED ON SIGHT
THE CRIMSON ARMADA
SYNESTIA
CORPSE PILE
HEAVY//HITTER
ENMY
NIGHT RIDER
FILTH
JEFFREY NOTHING
VICAR BLOOD
KILLSTREAK
Beyond the stages, attendees can get tattooed at Monster Energy Tattoo X, the onsite tattoo convention housed inside the prison itself. Fans can also explore the legendary venue through self-guided tours, including the award-winning and reportedly haunted Blood Prison experience.
3-Day and Single Day General Admission and VIP passes are on sale now, including a layaway option starting at just $1 down with over six months to pay in full. New for 2026, students can purchase a special-priced Single Day GA pass for $125 all-in with a valid .edu email address.
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