There’s plenty rock and metal fans should know before flocking to Daytona International Speedway for Welcome to Rockville 2026 next week.
The annual four-day festival runs from Thursday, May 7 through Sunday, May 10, featuring food and drinks, carnival rides, art and shopping and performances by over 160 rock-metal bands across five different stages.
We have the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions pertaining to Rockville from age limits to set times and stages, prohibited items and where to find the lost and found.
Here’s what we know.
Is Welcome to Rockville all ages?
Welcome to Rockville is open to all ages, with parental discretion, according to the festival’s official website. All attendees, regardless of age, must purchase a full price festival pass.
“We strongly encourage parents to bring hearing and sun protection for their children,” the website warns. “Please note, however, that the festival features an adult environment, which may include strong language, mature themes, and behavior not suited for younger attendees. Parental discretion is advised.”
What time do Welcome to Rockville gates open?
Welcome to Rockville gates at Daytona International Speedway open at 11:30 a.m. every day.
However, this is subject to change, organizers say.
Which stage and what time will bands be playing?
Here’s when and where you can catch your favorite bands each day of Welcome to Rockville 2026.
Headlining acts include the Foo Fighters, Guns N’ Roses, Bring Me the Horizon and My Chemical Romance.
What is not allowed at Welcome to Rockville 2026?
Here’s a list of prohibited items at Welcome to Daytona 2026, according to organizers:
Will re-entry be allowed at Welcome to Rockville?
No.
Re-entry is not permitted, according to organizers, unless guests are camping on site and have a camping wristband or Hotel and Admission Package. Once fans have entered the venue, they are not permitted to leave and come back in.
Where is the lost and found at Welcome to Rockville?
The Lost and Found is located within the festival lobby, near Turn 2, next to guest services, say organizers.
A link will be available on the Welcome to Rockville website where fans can search a found items database or submit claims for lost items.
Lost and Found locations will also be shared via social media.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Welcome to Rockville returns to Daytona. Here’s what fans should know
Reporting by Ashley Ferrer and Mark Harper, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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