The lineup for Tom Morello‘s 2026 Power to the People festival has been officially unveiled. The highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, on Oct. 3, 2026.
A mission statement on the festival’s website outlines the core philosophy of the event: “Curated by Tom Morello, this non-partisan, one-day event at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland is about the power everyday human beings have when they come together — through music, art, community and action — to shape our country and our planet on, and beyond, Election Day.”
Morello, the Rage Against the Machine guitarist and renowned political activist, shared his vision for the gathering. “The Power To The People festival is about freedom, justice, equality and rock ‘n’ roll. It’s about the power everyday human beings have when they come together through music, art, community and action. We’re honored to bring this incredible lineup to the DC area for a day that celebrates the spirit of activism, creativity and hope.”
The festival aims to unite a diverse array of artists spanning multiple generations and musical genres. In addition to the main stage performances, the event will feature “Freedom Village,” an immersive space dedicated to civic engagement, grassroots organizing, and social impact initiatives.
Power to the People Festival 2026 Lineup
The festival will feature performances across two stages, with the following artists confirmed to appear:
- Foo Fighters
- Dave Matthews
- Tom Morello
- Joan Baez
- Jack Black (feat. Roman Morello, Revel Ian, Yoyoka Soma & Hugo Weiss)
- Dropkick Murphys
- Cypress Hill
- Killer Mike
- Serj Tankian (System Of A Down)
- Brittany Howard
- Taylor Momsen (The Pretty Reckless)
- The Linda Lindas
- Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (Run-D.M.C.)
- Matt Cameron (Soundgarden, ex-Pearl Jam)
- Grandson
- The Neighborhood Kids
- Shepard Fairey (DJ set)
Tickets for the event go on sale May 30 at 10AM ET, with a pre-sale beginning one day prior on May 29 at 10AM ET via the official Power to the People website. Additional special guests and activities are expected to be announced in the coming months.
