Deftones are bringing their signature genre-bending festival back to San Diego for its seventh edition on Saturday, November 7, 2026, transforming Petco Park into a one-day celebration of alternative metal, punk, hip-hop, indie rock, and experimental sounds. Curated by frontman Chino Moreno with a mixtape-like philosophy, Dia De Los Deftones continues its tradition of defying genre boundaries and delivering unforgettable cross-genre lineups.
The festival returns to its beloved home at Petco Park in San Diego, California, promising an immersive experience that blends music, culture, and community in true Deftones fashion. Deftones will headline the event, delivering a powerful set as they continue supporting their 2025 album Private Music.
2026 Full Lineup
- Deftones (headliners)
- The Neighbourhood
- AFI
- Bktherula
- Converge
- Jehnny Beth
- Ladrones
- Lip Critic
- LustSickPuppy
This diverse bill mixes established acts with rising stars, heavy hitters with atmospheric and experimental artists — exactly what fans have come to expect from the festival since its debut in 2018.
No full setlists have been released yet, as the event is still months away. Expect Deftones to draw heavily from their rich catalog, including classics from White Pony, Diamond Eyes, Koi No Yokan, Ohms, and fresh material from Private Music.
Event Details & Ticketing
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, CA Gates: Typically open in the early afternoon (exact time TBA) with music starting around 3:35 PM based on previous years.
Ticketing Schedule:
- Artist Pre-sale / Newsletter Presale: Launched Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT (for Deftones newsletter subscribers and VIP access)
- General Public On-Sale: Friday, June 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT via Ticketmaster and other standard outlets
VIP packages and travel options are available for fans seeking premium experiences. Early buyers are encouraged to act fast as previous editions have sold out quickly.
Festival Legacy and Deftones’ Momentum
Since launching in 2018 (with a hiatus after 2019 before returning in 2022), Dia De Los Deftones has become a standout event on the West Coast calendar, known for its bold curation and vibrant atmosphere at the baseball stadium venue. It perfectly reflects Deftones’ own evolution from nu-metal roots to experimental shoegaze-infused alternative metal.
The announcement comes as the Sacramento band rides high on Private Music (released August 2025 via Reprise/Warner), their tenth studio album and third collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz. The record was tracked across California studios in Malibu and Joshua Tree, plus Nashville, continuing the band’s creative renaissance.
As one of alternative metal’s most influential acts with over 10 million records sold worldwide, Deftones use the festival to spotlight both peers and new voices while celebrating their Sacramento-to-San Diego roots.
This year’s edition is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet — a perfect late-fall escape for fans craving heavy riffs, emotional depth, and unexpected musical collisions.
