My Chemical Romance to Headline 2026 Welcome to Rockville Festival
Daytona Beach, FL (September 20, 2025) - My Chemical Romance were confirmed today as the first headliner for the 2026 Welcome to Rockville festival, set for May 7-10 at Daytona International Speedway.
The announcement, made during Friday’s Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, underscores the band’s ongoing resurgence and cements their place atop next year’s premier rock lineup.
Nut Graf
Danny Wimmer Presents revealed the news via a hype video at Louder Than Life, featuring archival footage of My Chemical Romance performing “Welcome to the Black Parade” and teasing their 2026 festival schedule. The move marks the emo rock veterans’ return to major multi-day events following their recent Long Live The Black Parade tour run.
Key Festival Details
- Welcome to Rockville: May 7-10, Daytona Beach, FL
- Sonic Temple: May 14-17, Columbus, OH
- Louder Than Life: September 2026, Louisville, KY
Announcement and Reaction
The reveal screen at Louder Than Life displayed text overlay reading, “YOUR 2026 HEADLINER: MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE,” alongside festival logos. Immediately afterward, the University of Louisville Cardinal Marching Band delivered a stirring rendition of “Welcome to the Black Parade” on the main stage, sending social media ablaze with fan excitement.
Promotional Teases and Tour Speculation
In recent days, MCR has been cryptically teasing fans with billboards and street stencils in New York City, Minneapolis, and Detroit-sparking rumors of additional North American tour dates beyond the three festivals. While no standalone tour stops have been announced, early-bird passes for Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple are now on sale.
What’s Next
Further lineup announcements for all three festivals are expected in the coming weeks, with organizers hinting at additional headliners and support acts. Fans are advised to secure festival passes early, as MCR’s return to major stages is poised to drive ticket demand.
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