Key Takeaways
- Event Date: The Power to the People festival will take place on October 3, 2026.
- Location: The event is set at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland.
- Lineup: A diverse range of artists, including Foo Fighters and Joan Baez, will perform.
- Ticket Sales: Tickets go on sale May 30, with a pre-sale starting May 29.
The lineup for Tom Morello's 2026 Power to the People fest has just been unveiled with the event set to take place at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on October 3.
A mission statement on the festival’s website explains, “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 with an established record of political activism, says, “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.”
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For the fest, Morello is uniting a diverse cast of artists across generations and styles of music for the single-day affair.
See the complete lineup directly below and look for tickets to go on sale on May 30 at 10 AM ET. A pre-sale will begin one day prior (May 29) at 10 AM ET via sign-up on the Power to the People website.
Power to the People Festival — 2026 Lineup
The Power to the People Festival will feature performances across two stages.
The festival will also house “Freedom Village,” which features “an immersive space highlighting opportunities for civic engagement, grassroots organizing, education, mutual aid and social impact initiatives.”
Additional special guests and other activities will be announced at a later date.
- 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)
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