Power To The People Festival Announces Details for 2026 Event Tom Morello, a renowned guitarist of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has announced the Power To The People Festival, a non-partisan celebration of peace, justice, solidarity, music, and community action. The event will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. Morello revealed the festival during a performance with Bruce Springsteen at Nationals Park on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Pre-sale tickets will be available starting Friday, May 29, at 10 a.m. EST, with general ticket sales beginning Saturday, May 30, at the same time. The festival will feature a diverse lineup of musicians, activists, and artists, including Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Brittany Howard, Dropkick Murphys, Jack Black (with Roman Morello, Revel Ian, Yoyoka Soma, and Hugo Weiss), Serj Tankian, Cypress Hill, Killer Mike, grandson, Taylor Momsen, Matt Cameron, The Linda Lindas, and Tom Morello himself. The event will also include a DJ set by Shepard Fairey, the artist behind the festival’s poster design. Curated by Morello, the festival aims to highlight the intersection of music and activism, emphasizing the power of collective action to drive social change. In a statement, Morello described the event as a celebration of “freedom, justice, equality, and rock and roll,” underscoring the role of music, art, community, and activism in fostering hope and progress. Beyond the musical performances, the festival will host the Freedom Village, an immersive space where attendees can engage with nonprofit groups, advocacy organizations, artists, and community partners.#bruce_springsteen #tom_morello #power_to_the_people_festival #merriweather_post_pavilion #vote_riders
