The sea’s about to get loud.
ShipRocked 2026 sets sail January 25 to 31, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the filthiest, heaviest floating festivals in rock history. Departing from Miami aboard the Carnival Horizon, next year’s cruise will hammer through the Bahamas with pit stops in Half Moon Cay, Nassau, and the newly opened Celebration Key, a private port that sounds just fancy enough to trash.
Mythology Meets Mayhem
This time around, ShipRocked’s leaning full Greek mythology, promising six days of gods, monsters, and molten riffs. And while the full lineup’s still locked in Hades’ vault, Halestorm, Knocked Loose, and Motionless In White have already been confirmed to headline so yeah, prepare for ear damage and possible spontaneous combustion on deck.
If past years are anything to go by, expect surprise collabs, sweaty hallway meetups with band members, and fans partying like Dionysus is pouring drinks himself.
More Than a Gig. It’s a Lifestyle
ShipRocked’s always been more than just a gig. It’s a floating freakshow, half moshpit, half misadventure. Think artist Q&As, tattoo pop-ups, theme nights, drunk karaoke, and enough day-after regrets to fill Poseidon’s locker.
It’s also the rare kind of fest where you might get a selfie with your favourite frontperson at breakfast… or accidentally shotgun a beer with them at 2AM on the pool deck. Either way, pack your Dramamine and your Doc Martens.
Cabins Are Moving Fast
Bookings are live now, and they won’t stick around. Whether you’re roughing it in an interior cabin or living it up in a luxury suite, don’t wait past years sold out faster than a circle pit breaks a wrist.
Full lineup’s coming soon. Until then:
Prepare to rage. Prepare to sweat. Prepare to sail.
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