Aftershock Festival 2026 will offer five nights of on-site camping at Cal Expo, including Car + Tent and RV options, plus a pre-party for early arrivals.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Aftershock Festival is bringing back camping in 2026, giving fans the chance to stay close to the action with on-site options at Cal Expo. 

Festival organizers confirmed that a full lineup of camping choices will return, ranging from Car + Tent Camping to several RV setups.

According to Aftershock, all camping passes include five nights at Cal Expo beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30. 

Campers will also have re-entry access to and from the festival during event hours, along with 24-hour security, medical support and customer service.

An exclusive campground pre-party hosted by Rock & Brews will also be held on Sept. 30 for campers.

Complimentary showers, water stations and toilets will be available throughout the campground. 

Additional amenities are expected to be announced as the festival approaches.


Camping Options & Pricing

Aftershock lists the following starting all-in prices:

Car + Tent Camping: $499

General RV (No Power): $599

General RV (With Power): $679

Premium RV with Full Hookups (Power, Water & Sewer): $719

Overnight Companion Vehicle Parking: $120

RV campers using power hookups must bring 50-75 feet of electrical cord. Each RV campsite must be occupied by an RV, and tent sites must include a “livable unit,” which can be a tent and/or vehicle.


What’s Not Included

Camping passes do not include:

Festival admission (sold separately)

Shuttle passes to and from the festival

Water, sewer, or electric hookups, unless included in the selected RV package

Camping opens for all guests on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.


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