Inkcarceration had a record-breaking year in 2025, with 90,000 fans. Now, they are returning to the famed Ohio State Reformatory this July to top that.
2026 Return
The Pollstar 2025 Global Festival of the Year Nominee, Inkcarceration, is one of the most unique festival approaches out there. Everything your parents warned you about: tattoos, bands, haunted attractions, and more, all take place at the historic prison, which was once the filming site for Shawshank Redemption.
This year, the festival, produced by Danny Wimmer Presents and Reinkarceration LLC, will take place from Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19. Tickets are available now! More information is provided below.
“We are excited to welcome Inkcarceration back to the historic Ohio State Reformatory for another incredible year. This festival has earned its reputation as one of the most unique and sought-after events in the world, blending music, tattoo artistry, and culture in a setting unlike any other,” said Dan Smith, Associate Director, The Ohio State Reformatory. “Inkcarceration continues to attract fans from across the globe, and the 2026 lineup promises to deliver an unforgettable experience. The Ohio State Reformatory is proud to serve as the backdrop for this extraordinary celebration.”
Official Lineup
Opening day brings Disturbed, Papa Roach, Cypress Hill, and Hollywood Undead on as headliners. The following day will feature Bad Omens, Gojira, The Used, and Sleeping with Sirens before Limp Bizkit, A Day To Remember, Motionless in White, and Ice Nine Kills wrap up the festival on Sunday.
“We’re fired up to welcome Limp Bizkit back to Inkcarceration. Their recent South American stadium run has sent social media into overdrive, and we’re proud to be part of their global takeover once again. Having Bad Omens headlining a DWP festival for the first time brings a whole new level of energy to the weekend, and adding Disturbed to this lineup makes it an absolute powerhouse for our fans,” said DWP Founder Danny Wimmer.
2026 is bringing many special appearances, including hometown/state shows from Starset, Sanguisugabogg, Night Rider, Miss May I, Wolves At The Gate, and ENMY. Sleeping with Sirens will be celebrating 15 years of Let’s Cheers To This, while Alien Ant Farm celebrates 25 years of ANThology. Several bands are reuniting on the Inkcarceration stage, including Get Scared, The Crimson Agenda, and Rev Theory.
The full lineup is as follows: Limp Bizkit, Disturbed, Bad Omens, Gojira, Papa Roach, A Day To Remember, Motionless in White, Ice Nine Kills, Cypress Hill, The Used, Lorna Shore, Sleeping with Sirens, Hollywood Undead, Poppy, Starset, Machine Head, Tech N9ne, Jinjer, Hatebreed, Sleep Theory, Fit For A King, Get Scared, Memphis May Fire, Rev Theory, Jutes, LANDMVRKS, Dying Wish, Sanguisugabogg, Lacuna Coil, Escape The Fate, Alien Ant Farm, Miss May I, Caskets, PeelingFlesh, Spite, Point North, Norma Jean, Silent Planet, Born of Osiris, Nevertel, Left To Suffer, Thousand Below, 156/Silence, Archers, Static Dress, Ded, If Not For Me, Wolves At The Gate, Fox Lake, Earshot, King 810, Silly Goose, Guilt Trip, Cane Hill, Entheos, Versus Me, Snuffed On Sight, The Crimson Armada, Synestia, Corpse Pile, Heavy//Hitter, ENMY, Night Rider, Filth, Jeffrey Nothing, Vicar Blood and Killstreak.
Beyond The Music
There are plenty of attractions aside from the music during the festival. Over 100 tattoo artists will be stationed inside the Ohio State Reformatory for the annual Monster Energy Tattoo X. Also within the prison walls are haunted attractions, self-guided tours, and the infamous Blood Prison (Ohio’s terrifying haunted house experience). Festival goers craving a more intense encounter have the option to purchase the Touch Pass, which allows the scare actors to make contact with them.
Passes
Tickets for three-day passes, single-day general admission, and VIP are available now for as low as $1 down on layaway with over six months to pay in full.
Students with a valid .edu email address are offered a special single-day GA pass for only $125. Information is available here! DWP has also partnered with GOVX yet again to offer specially priced passes to military, nurses, firefighters, and police officers who can verify their eligibility here.
All tickets include a charity fee for the DWP Foundation, which gives back to local and national charities.
A fully immersive experience is available via several camping options. Campers will gain access to the exclusive Thursday Night Campground Party. Car, Tent, and RV campers are all welcome.
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