The highly anticipated “Sick New World” festival is set to make its return in 2026, with some key details inadvertently leaked about the event’s date and venue. According to information discovered on the festival’s official press application, the festival is scheduled for April 25, 2026. This information was confirmed through a direct viewing of the application’s page by Theprp.com. The festival will once again take place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in vibrant Las Vegas, Nevada. Though the lineup has yet to be officially announced, there is strong speculation that System Of A Down, one of the festival’s standout acts, will headline the event again.
The “Sick New World” festival experienced a significant setback in late 2024 following two successful years in 2023 and 2024. The 2025 edition was abruptly canceled just months prior to its scheduled date due to disappointing ticket sales and a costly lineup that exceeded budget projections. Reports indicated that the ambitious booking included hefty guarantees of $5 million for renowned bands like Linkin Park and Metallica, which posed financial risks if ticket purchases did not meet expectations. Other notable acts slated for that year included Scars on Broadway, Three Days Grace, Down, Mudvayne, Machine Head, Arch Enemy, Queens of the Stone Age, Evanescence, and others.
Currently, System Of A Down has several upcoming performances lined up across Europe, capturing the attention of fans worldwide. They are set to play in cities such as Stockholm, Paris, Milan, Berlin, and London, with all tickets sold out for most of these dates, except for the last show in Warsaw, Poland.
As the excitement builds for the 2026 festival, fans remain hopeful that the event will deliver an unforgettable experience and feature an impressive lineup, once again celebrating the vibrant music scene that “Sick New World” is known for.