Get amped, Texas. One of the nation’s heaviest music festivals is set to take over Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth for one day only this October with the Texas debut of Sick New World.
Originated in Las Vegas circa 2023, Sick New World is a metal and alternative music festival that regularly features a colossal lineup of heavy-hitting artists. This October, Sick New World Texas will mark its first official expansion outside Nevada.
When and where is Sick New World in Texas?
Sick New World takes place for one day only at the Texas Motor Speedway, about 30 minutes from the DFW airport, in Fort Worth on October 24, 2026.
Free parking is available at Texas Motor Speedway. For those using rideshare services, the pick-up and drop-off point is located at 17343 Mark Martin Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
đź“ŤTexas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Cir, Fort Worth, TX 76177
📅 October 24, 2026; 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Sick New World Texas Lineup
Sick New World will take over the Texas Motor Speedway with a massive lineup of metal, nu metal, goth, hardcore, punk, industrial, and shoegaze acts.
Headlining Sick New World Texas are Deftones, System of a Down and Slayer, the latter will be performing their iconic Reign in Blood album in full to mark its 40th anniversary.
The festival packs dozens of bands across multiple stages, featuring heavyweights like Evanescence, The Prodigy, Marilyn Manson, and Mastodon. In addition to genre legends, the full day of mosh-pit fuel will stage hardcore staples like Knocked Loose and Terror as well as more shoegaze-y outfits like Deafheaven and SUPERHEAVEN. See below for the full lineup:
- System of a Down
- Deftones
- Slayer
- Evanescence
- Ministry
- AFI
- Marilyn Manson
- Underoath
- Clutch
- Down
- Boy Harsher
- Coal Chamber
- Poison the Well
- The Prodigy
- KMFDM
- Terror
- Sunami
- Knocked Loose
- Scowl
- Melvins
- Glassjaw
- Speed
- P.O.D.
- Mastodon
- Deafheaven
- Superheaven
- Kittie
- Snot
- Orgy
- Alien Ant Farm
- Filter
- Power Trip
- Twin Tribes
- Norma Jean
- Failure
- Lords of Acid
- Pain of Truth
- She Wants Revenge
- Haywire
- Violent Vira
- Sleep Theory
- Better Lovers
- TSS
- Speed of Light
- Dying Wish
- Amira Elfeky
- Ego Kill Talent
- PeelingFlesh
- The Dark
The festival has not yet released its schedule of performances; organizers encourage festival-goers follow the festival’s socials to stay updated.
Sick New World ticketing information
While the festival previously offered GA, GA+, VIP and Ultimate VIP ticket options, presently only General Admission tickets remain.
General-admission tickets are currently listed through the official festival website, priced at $349. Prices and availability may change, and taxes and shipping may be added at checkout. GA tickets include access to the performances, food vendors, bars, concessions, merchandise and free water stations.
The festival does feature ticket and hotel packages that start at $719 as well as group GA admission starting at $1,300 for a 4-pack and $1,950 for a 6-pack.
Re-entry is not permitted for any ticket type.
Permitted and not-permitted items
Be apprised that the festival has a strict bag policy. Backpacks are not allowed, the only bags that are allowed are as follows:
- Small clutch purses, one-pocket fanny packs 6″ x 9″ or smaller
- Other bags smaller than 12″ x 6″ x 12″
- Empty hydration packs with two or less pockets
Other banned items include blankets, chairs, coolers, flags, laser pointers, pets (save for service animals), selfie sticks, umbrellas, and masks.
You can bring a water bottle (up to 32 oz), sealed lip balm, and non-aerosol sunscreen, but expect a thorough search at the gates.
