Guilt Trip

Get ready to unleash your inner headbanger at Rock Fest Chippewa Valley, one of the Midwest's most electrifying heavy music gatherings. On Thursday, July 16, 2026, the Chippewa Valley Festival grounds transform into a thundering arena of riffs, screams, and raw energy as some of rock and metal's most ferocious acts take the stage for an unforgettable night under the open sky. The Thursday lineup is nothing short of a heavy music dream. I Prevail bring their anthemic metalcore power, Machine Head deliver crushing groove-driven metal, and Hatebreed ignite the pit with their hardcore fury. Add to that sets from Lacuna Coil's gothic metal atmosphere, the aggressive intensity of Upon A Burning Body, and rising acts like Zero 9:36 and Magnolia Park, and you have a bill that spans the full spectrum of hard rock and heavy metal. Whether you're surging through the crowd, singing along word-for-word, or soaking in the electric festival atmosphere from the field, Rock Fest Chippewa Valley delivers a community of passionate fans united by loud music and good times. This is more than a concert — it's a rite of summer for rock devotees across the region. Secure your Thursday pass and join the chaos.