ShipRocked 2026 Lineup

ShipRocked, THE premier rock music festival cruise, just dropped its massive lineup for the 2026 sailing, and ZRock is here to give you the full scoop. Prepare yourselves, because this isn’t just a vacation – it’s a full-throttle rock experience.

The 16th annual ShipRocked will set sail January 25-31, 2026, aboard the Carnival Horizon. Your rock ‘n’ roll adventure kicks off from Miami, heading to the stunning shores of Half Moon Cay, Celebration Key (Carnival’s brand-new private port!), and Nassau in The Bahamas. This year’s theme? It’s all about Greek mythology, so get ready to channel your inner rock god or goddess.

Your Live Music Odyssey: The Epic Lineup

With over 25 bands set to shake the high seas, the 2026 lineup is absolutely stacked. And for a truly special moment, Halestorm will deliver a unique port performance on the ship just before it departs Nassau on the final night. Lzzy Hale and the crew are ready to “Get freaky…pack your shit and bring your horns…and get wet and wild with us!” – an invitation we certainly won’t refuse!

Beyond Halestorm’s special set, brace yourselves for:

Motionless In White
Knocked Loose
Wage War
AWOLNATION
Suicidal Tendencies
Avatar
Starset
Sleep Theory
From Ashes To New
Kittie
And many more, including ’68, Archetypes Collide, aurorawave, The Barbarians of California, Dead Poet Society, DeathByRomy, Dinosaur Pile-Up, The Funeral Portrait, Holy Wars, House Of Protection, Lowlives, Not Enough Space, Shepherd’s Reign, UnityTX, Zero 9:36, and the beloved all-star band The Stowaways!

Artists are already buzzing about it. Chris Motionless of Motionless In White joked, “We can’t believe ShipRocked is trusting us to co-captain this rig!” while Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION and The Barbarians of California is thrilled to finally play with both his projects in one epic scenario. Avatar summed it up perfectly: “ShipRocked has provided some of the most unique moments of our lives… It’s long overdue to make some new memories.”

More Than Just Music: A Rock & Roll Paradise

But ShipRocked isn’t just about the incredible music – it’s an entire experience. Beyond the non-stop performances and tropical stops, you can jump into rock ‘n’ roll twists on classic cruise activities: think blackjack and dodgeball tournaments, live band karaoke, singles mixers, trivia, and even morning yoga (for those who still have energy left!).

It’s a floating music festival, a winter rock summer camp, and a family reunion all rolled into one. Fans, affectionately known as “ShipRockers,” forge lifelong friendships over shared music and unforgettable moments. And it’s all for a great cause, too, with the annual ShipRocked Cancer Sucks! onboard charity auction having raised over $1 million for medical research.

Want a sneak peek of next year’s ship and ports? Check out the ShipRocked 2026 save the date video. You can also relive the good times with the ShipRocked 2025 Aftermovie.

Don’t Miss the Boat!

Staterooms for ShipRocked 2026 are already close to selling out, so if you’re ready to #VacationHarder and join this ultimate rock music vacation, you need to act fast!

Head over to www.ShipRocked.com to book your cabin before it’s too late!

Who are you most excited to see on board? Let us know in the comments below!