Rock the Locks Music Festival Artist Announcement Sept. 25-27

T. M. O'Connor
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Simple Plan photo by Bailey Buck

Godsmack, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Simple Plan set to perform at the biggest multi-day Rock Festival in the Pacific Northwest.

Held outdoors annually on the beautiful grounds of the Big River Golf Course in Umatilla, Oregon, Rock the Locks Music Festival has quickly become the premier rock music festival in the Pacific Northwest. The 3-day festival will be held September 25th– 27th, 2026, on the Big River Golf Course in Umatilla.

Godsmack Photo by Tom Mt. Pleasant

The event will feature some of the biggest names in rock music on the Good Shepherd Health Care System main stage, including headliners Godsmack, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Simple Plan, along with other top artists, including Daughtry, Theory of a Deadman, Tesla, Sevendust, and Candlebox. Additional artists include Jackyl, Dorothy, Gunshine, Limberlost, Rockett Mafia, Cowboy Mouth, and many others.

Lynyrd Skynyrd photo by Ron Pettitt

The 2nd stage comes alive with a blistering lineup of regional and national acts including Royal Bliss, Goodbye June, The Cruel Intentions (from Sweden), Vertigo Bliss (special 20-year reunion show), Zamtrip, Leviticuss, Bombshell Molly, Second Sting (paying tribute to the Scorpions), Dallin Puzey, Mercury Rising and Rock the Locks fan favorite, Blue Tattoo.

Daughtry photo by Renee Dorion

Rock the Locks Music Festival, presented by the City of Umatilla and produced by Phantizy Productions, is the largest 3-day rock music festival in the Pacific Northwest, bringing together thousands of music lovers to enjoy 25 bands on 2 stages. The festival will have plenty of on-site amenities to enhance the experience, including more than 40 food and merchandise vendors, on-site camping, a large yard-gaming area, and multiple beer gardens.

General Admission and VIP tickets go on sale April 2nd, 2026. On-site RV and car/tent camping will also be available. Fans are encouraged to buy early and save. Prices will increase closer to the festival dates.

View the festival website for event information and additional lineup announcements. www.rockthelocks.org

This is a rain-or-shine event, and the lineup is subject to change.

The City of Umatilla, Oregon, is located on the banks of the Columbia River along U.S. Route 730 and I-82. Come enjoy what Umatilla and the region have to offer, including access to the Umatilla and Columbia Rivers, Guided and Recreational Fishing, Kayaking, Dam/lock tours, Windsurfing, Golfing and Wine Tasting.

Media Contact: Erik Tweed Phantizy Productions (509) 995-8695 phantizyproductions@gmail.com

Marketing Contact: Haley Neff (541) 350-2778 haley@zo.agency

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