Rocklahoma announces packed 2024 lineup: Avenged Sevenfold, Evanescence, Disturbed, Slipknot
After a record-breaking 2023, the Rocklahoma music and camping festival is returning for 2024 with what's billed as its biggest lineup yet, including headliners Avenged Sevenfold, Evanescence, Disturbed, A Day To Remember, Slipknot and Lamb of God.
Set for Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 at the Rockin Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, the newly announced lineup also includes top rock and metal bands like Halestorm, Mastodon, Anthrax, Skillet, Clutch, Nothing More, Kerry King, Coal Chamber and Tom Keifer, among others.
Nicknamed "America’s Biggest Labor Day Party," Rocklahoma drew 70,000 fans from across the country last year.
Here's what you need to know about this year's festival:
Who else is playing Rocklahoma 2024?
Now in its 18th year, Rocklahoma was established in 2007 as a destination music event and has grown to become a cornerstone in the rock music festival circuit, drawing fans from all over the globe to experience its party atmosphere.
Hosted annually by Eddie Trunk, Rocklahoma 2024 will mark the festival debut of hard rockers Avenged Sevenfold, who are touring in support of their 2023 album "Life Is But a Dream," and the return to headlining slots at the Pryor event for Disturbed and Slipknot.
Avenged Sevenfold and Evanescence will headline the festival on Friday, Aug. 30, while Disturbed and A Day To Remember will top the bill on Saturday, Aug. 31. Slipknot and Lamb of God are the Sunday, Sept. 1 headliners.
Other performers on the lineup for the three-day music fest include Badflower, Pop Evil, Giovannie & The Hired Guns, Bad Wolves, Winger, Faster Pussycat, Vixen, Set It Off, The Warning, Kim Dracula, Tim Montana, Austin Meade, The Plot In You, Des Rocs, Oxymorrons, Holy Wars, Any Given Sin, Enuff Z'nuff, Atomic Punks, Eva Under Fire, Another Day Dawns, Raven's Banquet, Skarlett Roxx, Surge, Eyebolt, Dime Store Riot, Color of Chaos and Ten Cent Revenge.
The 2024 Rocklahoma festivities will kick off with the campgrounds opening on Sunday, Aug. 25, and all festival attendees with a weekend pass are invited to the Thursday, Aug. 29 official Rocklahoma Pre-Party at The Roadhouse on the festival grounds. The pre-party will feature performances from Keifer, Faster Pussycat, Skarlett Roxx and Eyebolt.
The Roadhouse also will feature food trucks, a full-service bar and gathering places for ticketholders.
Rocklahoma and Born & Raised festivals returning for 2024 under new ownership
Rocklahoma — along with Pryor's Born & Raised Festival — is returning for 2024 under new ownership.
Danny Wimmer Presents, billed as the largest independent live event producer in the UnitedStates, has announced the acquisition of the two Oklahoma music events.
The first Born & Raised Festival took place in 2021, and the September event showcases Texas country, Red Dirt, outlaw country and Americana acts. The 2024 festival is set for Sept. 13-15 in Pryor.
The Danny Wimmer Presents festival portfolio includes events like Welcome To Rockville, Sonic Temple, Inkcarceration, Louder Than Life, Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond and GoldenSky.
The Danny Wimmer Presents (aka DWP) team has vowed to continue to work with Pryor Creek Music Festivals, the original creators of Rocklahoma and Born & Raised, with many key stakeholders remaining involved in both events in 2024 and beyond, according to the announcement.
"This marks a significant milestone for Rocklahoma and Born & Raised," said Dave Giencke, founder, vice president and general manager for Pryor Creek Music Festivals, in a statement. "We are optimistic about the bright future ahead. Though the decision wasn't made lightly, we believe DWP shares our aspirations for both Rocklahoma and Born & Raised. My wife Sharon and I are committed to remaining actively involved, ensuring our vision and aspirations continue to thrive for years to come."
How can people get tickets to Rocklahoma 2024?
Rocklahoma weekend VIP and General Admission passes, as well as camping and glamping add-ons, go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 5 at www.Rocklahoma.com. Passes start as low as $10 or 10% down on layaway, according to a news release.
Prior to the public onsale, fans can gain access to the Rocklahoma presale to secure the guaranteed lowest price by signing up for the Rocklahoma newsletter.
Limited quantities of Groupie, Roadie, and Rockstar Reserved VIP Packages, along with ultra VIP packagesincluding the Big Shot Porch, Big Shot Penthouse, and Garage Cabana VIP packages are also available. Fans can go to Rocklahoma.com for details and to purchase passes. All weekend passes are for Thursday, Aug. 29 through Sunday, Sept. 1.
Single-day passes will go on sale in the coming weeks.
Along with the music, Rocklahoma also is known for its festival campgrounds, with multiple options throughout the festival site, including “glamping” opportunities. The campgrounds are a unique part of the Rocklahoma experience and will be open from Sunday, Aug. 25 through Tuesday, Sept. 3.
“Glamping” sites are open Thursday, Aug. 30 through Monday, Sept. 2.
General Admission, VIP camping and VIP glamping packages are available at checkout and are only available as an add-on to festival admission passes. Information on camping add-ons can be found at https://rocklahoma.com/camping.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Evanescence, Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot top Rocklahoma 2024 lineup
