Welcome to Rockville 2025 transforms Daytona International Speedway into a massive rock gathering from May 15-18, drawing music fans from every U.S. state and 57 countries. The raw numbers tell the story: 200,000+ attendees, 150+ bands, five stages, and four days of pure rock energy.
The lineup hits hard from day one. Shinedown’s Brent Smith brings hometown Florida pride to Thursday’s headline slot: “We take this very seriously…it’s symbolic and a massive honor to be a headliner at Welcome To Rockville. This is the biggest rock festival in North America, so LET’S GO!!!!” Supporting acts Rob Zombie and 3 Doors Down round out opening night with veteran firepower.
Friday sees Green Day making their Rockville debut, with Alice In Chains returning after a 12-year absence. “It’s always a good time when we play Rockville. It’s been 12 years, so we’re looking forward to coming back,” says Jerry Cantrell. Good Charlotte plays their exclusive Southeast U.S. appearance, marking only their second show since 2019.
Saturday delivers Linkin Park’s return after seven years with Emily Armstrong stepping in as co-vocalist. Pierce The Veil’s Vic Fuentes captures the anticipation: “We can’t wait to perform for the fans at Welcome To Rockville next year. This festival always brings high energy, and we’re proud to be a part of it. We’ll be there – both as artists and fans of the many incredible bands that are performing.”
Korn closes out Sunday with Bad Omens and Marilyn Manson, capping four days that include Sublime with Jakob Nowell on vocals, Three Days Grace reuniting with Adam Gontier, and Bullet For My Valentine performing “The Poison” in its 20th anniversary entirety.
The numbers stack up impressively for fans. Five stages host continuous music, with Wednesday early access for campers. RV and tent camping areas offer indoor restrooms, showers, in-and-out privileges, and an on-site general store. Festival passes range from single-day general admission to four-day VIP experiences, with layaway plans starting at $1 down or 10% of purchase price.
Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher explains the venue’s transformation: “We can’t wait to turn the World Center of Racing back into the World Center of ROCK once again as we will be welcoming back one of the largest rock music festivals in the world. Rockville always delivers a high level of electric energy in the fan friendly festival atmosphere.”
The 2024 festival data proves his point – fans traveled from Australia, Angola, Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire, France, Germany, Japan, Kuwait, New Zealand and South Africa. First-time attendees made up 50% of the crowd, showing the festival’s expanding reach while maintaining its loyal base.
Special performances pack the schedule: GWAR celebrates their 40th anniversary, Crossfade plays one of their first shows in 13 years, Body Count plays their first Florida show since 2004, and Swedish metalcore band Allt makes their U.S. debut. The Union Underground plays their first Florida show since 2001.
The DWP Foundation receives a portion of all service fees, channeling funds back to local and national charities. Hotel packages through Jampack start at 10% down, including shuttle service and exclusive perks. CBS12 in West Palm Beach called Welcome To Rockville “one of the largest and most iconic rock festivals in the world.”
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Welcome To Rockville 2025 continues its tradition of hosting top-tier bands across five stages at the World Center of Racing turned World Center of Rock. With 150+ performances scheduled across the festival weekend, the event maintains its position as North America’s largest rock festival.
Escape to North America's Largest Rock Festival in Daytona Beach, FL May 15-18, 2025 for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of all things heavy.
— WelcomeToRockville (@RockvilleFest) November 15, 2024
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Welcome to Rockville 2025 – May 15-18, Daytona International Speedway
THURSDAY, MAY 15 Main Stage Headliners:
- SHINEDOWN
- ROB ZOMBIE
- 3 DOORS DOWN
FRIDAY, MAY 16 Main Stage Headliners:
- GREEN DAY
- ALICE IN CHAINS
- GOOD CHARLOTTE (Exclusive Southeast U.S. performance)
SATURDAY, MAY 17 Main Stage Headliners:
- LINKIN PARK (with Emily Armstrong)
- INCUBUS
- PIERCE THE VEIL
SUNDAY, MAY 18 Main Stage Headliners:
- KORN
- BAD OMENS
- MARILYN MANSON
Full Lineup (Additional stage assignments and exact set times to be announced): LINKIN PARK, Green Day, Korn, Shinedown, Bad Omens, Incubus, Rob Zombie, Alice In Chains, Good Charlotte, Pierce The Veil, Sublime, Marilyn Manson, Knocked Loose, Three Days Grace, Halestorm, Mudvayne, I Prevail, 3 Doors Down, Jimmy Eat World, Motionless In White, Beartooth, Mastodon, BUSH, Chevelle, Taking Back Sunday, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Trivium, Bullet For My Valentine, Chiodos, Hollywood Undead, Killswitch Engage, Body Count, New Found Glory, Power Trip, Daughtry, Theory of a Deadman, Blue October, Insane Clown Posse, Sleeping with Sirens, Dayseeker, Underoath, Asking Alexandria, Chimaira, Arch Enemy, Jinjer, Sevendust, Testament, Candlebox, Everclear, We Came As Romans, Kublai Khan TX, P.O.D., Crossfade, Hoobastank, Bowling for Soup, Exodus, GWAR, Quicksand, Deafheaven, August Burns Red, As I Lay Dying, Fit For A King, Bilmuri, Filter, Lit, HEALTH, From Ashes To New, Dorothy, Of Mice & Men, blessthefall, Saosin, Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Obituary, All Shall Perish, All That Remains, Whitechapel, Converge, Memphis May Fire, Set It Off, Evans Blue, Finger Eleven, Sunami, ERRA, Invent Animate, Municipal Waste, Attila, After The Burial, The Black Dahlia Murder, Hawthorne Heights, The Plot In You, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Real Friends, Dexter & The Moonrocks, Seven Hours After Violet, Fit For An Autopsy, Incendiary, The Acacia Strain, Nails, Emmure, Gatecreeper, Escape The Fate, Sleep Theory, Snot, Brand of Sacrifice, Pain of Truth, Saving Abel, Alesana, Havok, Boundaries, Shadow of Intent, Sanguisugabogg, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Silent Planet, The Funeral Portrait, Upon A Burning Body, The Union Underground, It Dies Today, Frozen Soul, One Step Closer, Dry Kill Logic, Attack Attack!, Butcher Babies, Angelmaker, Caskets, Left To Suffer, A Skylit Drive, I Set My Friends On Fire, Bleed From Within, Smile Empty Soul, Royale Lynn, NERV, Wind Walkers, Until I Wake, Full of Hell, Harm’s Way, Allt, 200 Stab Wounds, PeelingFlesh, Of Virtue, Nevertel, The Pretty Wild, CANDY, Liliac, Return To Dust, Mugshot, Chained Saint, Gates to Hell, Dead Heat, Bodybox, Big Ass Truck
Special Performances:
- Bullet For My Valentine: 20th Anniversary performance of “The Poison”
- Trivium: 20th Anniversary performance of “Ascendancy”
- GWAR: 40th Anniversary celebration
- Three Days Grace: Reunion with original vocalist Adam Gontier
- Sublime: With Jakob Nowell on vocals
- Crossfade: One of first performances in 13 years
- Seven Hours After Violet: East Coast debut
- Allt: U.S. debut
- Body Count: First Florida show since 2004
- The Union Underground: First Florida show since 2001
Note: Additional sets will be performed during the Wednesday night pre-party for campers. Exact set times and stage assignments for non-headlining acts will be announced closer to the festival dates.
For fans seeking set times, tickets, camping details or hotel packages, complete information lives at welcometorockville.com/passes.
