Sick New World Expands to Texas in 2026

The Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth will debut Sick New World Texas on October 24, 2026 with System Of A Down and Deftones headlining. This first iteration of the festival’s expansion to Texas will also include Slayer performing Reign in Blood for its fortieth anniversary and many more acts. Tickets are on sale now, with tiers moving fast or already waitlisting for Sick New World Texas. 

Lineup

Photo Courtesy of Sick New World Texas

Sick New World Texas will have performances from:

System Of A Down

Deftones

Slayer 

Evanescence

Marilyn Manson

The Prodigy

Knocked Loose

Ministry

AFI

Clutch

Down

Coal Chamber

Terror

Poison The Well

Sunami

Glassjaw

Speed

P.O.D.

Alien Ant Farm

Snot

Orgy

Filter

Pain of Truth

Haywire

Violent Vira

TSS

Speed of Light

Dying Wish

Mastodon

Power Trip 

Amira Elfeky

Underoath

Boy Harsher

She Wants Revenge

Wage War

KMFDM

The Melvins

Deafheaven

Superheaven

Kittie

Norma Jean

Twin Tribes

Failure

Sleep Theory

Lords of Acid

Better Lovers

The Dark

Ego K_ll Talent

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Photo Credit: Amy Harris/The Travel Addict

Tickets

Sick New World Texas offers GA, GA+, VIP and Ultimate VIP ticket options. Ultimate VIP is currently sold out, but fans can add their name to the waitlist. GA+ ticketholders will have access to the GA+ Lounge, where they can enjoy: 

  • Shaded seating
  • Air-conditioned restrooms
  • Food or drink that is available for purchase

Fans who want an elevated experience can choose VIP, which provides: 

  • A dedicated entry lane into the festival
  • A preferred viewing area at the main stage
  • Entry to the VIP Lounge, which has the same amenities as the GA+ Lounge, but also offers charging stations, a dedicated merch tent and more

Tickets begin at $325 for GA. Layaway plans are available for all ticket types. Ticket and hotel packages are also available, as well as group experiences that can be booked. To see all available ticket types and the amenities included with them, visit https://www.sicknewworldfest.com/texas/tickets.

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