r/AftershockFestival

I’ve been going to festivals for years including louder than life last year. They all seem to have mainly blacktop but I’ve noticed aftershock is primarily grass around the stages.

My question is how dry or muddy that grass is? Is there dust being flung everywhere or are people slipping everywhere?

I also had a question about the main stages, I see they’re not combined like most festivals. Is running back and forth a viable option or can we see the 2nd stage from across VIP (idk how good the scaling of the map is).

Realistically how close are you able to get to the stage? Like are you able to push up a bit? Or is it just a thousand people in front of you the whole time. It's my first big festival since the old warped tour days

Trying to figure out how this works and temper expectations. If I'm looking at Sunday the two sections at the bottom, I want to see both The Home Team and President - but if I'm looking at past schedules correctly these two would play at the same time on different stages right?

I'm not looking for debates or harsh opinions, please just add whoever you'd think would be worth catching. Add some song suggestions, while you're at it, if you'd like! 💚 Thank you to those who've helped so far!! I really appreciate it!

Why is it so hard to find a comprehensive rundown on vibe, view and amenities from the VIP perspective? Do they not allow recording? Is it some nefarious plot to avoid exposing the xeno-metalheads?

Im traveling across the usa. Last year I stayed at Rosevill in was peaceful. So its not worth staying near discovery park? Lotta people told me its either extremely overly priced or not safe? Im a solo traveler. I use rent a car

Aftershock accommodations prices are actually insane this year 😭

I had a place booked MONTHS ago and the host just canceled on me, so now I’m desperately trying to find something while trying not to go completely broke

I ended up booking a large Airbnb and I’m looking for 4 other people who’d want to split it with me!

Details: • 9/30–10/5 • 2 bed / 2 bath • Less than $1k each for the whole stay • ~it a 5 min drive, 15 min bike ride (or lime scooter), and a 35 min walk to Discovery Park

My hopes are to put together a chill, respectful group with good vibes and a comfortable/safe environment for everyone. Couples, friends, or other solo festival-goers are all welcome

If you’re interested, reach out and I’d be happy to give more info, answer questions, or anything else.

That being said, I’m looking forward to meeting y'all!

Solo-M some people tell me get an Airbnb or a hotel outside of sa. I did a hotel in Roseville last year and the whole car thing was miserable. And of course you cant really have any beer if your driving... I would much prefer to walk or shuttle to discovery park. Dont want to "over-spend" to much and dont want to get a place where theres literally crime on the door step. Had someone pull a knife on me just a few streets from the south side of aftershock festival for 2025. Weird experience, as I live in the state of Idaho where thats unheard of. The knife experience didnt bother me once he continued walking. But it was the 1 time i was by my self, all other times i was always in a crowd....

I'm pretty sociable read people easy. But also I would like to actually have a "group" to walk with, not just a "crowd", hopefully have some parties to go to afterwards and make some new friends. Last year's experience, everything was very last minute so it was a constant catch my breathe. Also my first time going on an airplane by my self. Sacramento still seems like a wonderland to me. Way different from where I live. Frickin love the people out there. You guys have a night life? Im so jealous, that is unheard of where I live

I’ve been to Aftershock a few years but I’ve always taken the shuttle to/from downtown where I parked. This year I’m most likely going to have to take a midnight flight out after Tool Sunday night. With traffic after the festival gets out, would this be possible if I’m taking an uber to the airport straight from the festival?

Hey! I’m going to be flying across country for my gf 30th birthday and we plan on doing one day at the festival and then the rest of the trip exploring San Francisco and some of Sacramento though we feel there’s more to do in SF.

Some of our plans are to visit Alcatraz, The Warf, local shops, Golden Gate Bridge , possibly the red wood Forrest.
Maybe some of you on here have recommendations! Feel free to share

Hello everyone!!!

This is my first year going, I’m not going for the entire festival, only Sunday.

I’m beyond excited and the number one band I need to see is dgd!

So my question is, how do the stages work? Is there more than one?

Any feedback and advice is greatly appreciated !! :D

This will be my third year attending the Festival and the first year I've gone where they are offering camping options.

I am doing the Car & Tent Camping option.

Who else is doing camping?

Who’s going on Friday!??

Hi all,

Anyone know of any gyms that give promo weekly passes or weekly memberships in the Sac area? Would love to hit it early before the shows- it’s definitely a detox cheat code. Bonus for a sauna and close to the venue or West Sac but beggars can’t be choosers 😂

Thanks!