Power To The People Festival
Power To The People Festival is a non-partisan, one-day celebration of peace, love, justice, music, and community action, curated by Tom Morello. The festival brings together major musicians, artists, and advocates to explore how people can work collectively through music, art, and civic engagement to help shape the country and the planet on and beyond Election Day.
The announced program includes rock, hip-hop, punk, folk, and alternative performers, along with special guests and collaborators. The event page also provides background on several of the featured artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Dropkick Murphys, and Killer Mike.
When: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Showtimes: Gates open at 12:00 p.m.; the show begins at 1:00 p.m.
Venue: Merriweather Post Pavilion
Lineup: Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Tom Morello, Joan Baez, Public Enemy, Jack Black, Dropkick Murphys, Cypress Hill, Killer Mike, Serj Tankian, Brittany Howard, Taylor Momsen, The Linda Lindas, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Matt Cameron, grandson, and The Neighborhood Kids
Featured artists: Bruce Springsteen is presented as a globally celebrated rock performer with more than 140 million records sold, 20 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, two Golden Globes, a Special Tony Award, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductions, Kennedy Center Honors, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Foo Fighters are described as a 15-time Grammy Award-winning Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band with a catalog spanning 12 albums and three decades of arena and festival performances. The 2026 touring lineup listed on the page is Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, Rami Jaffe, and Ilan Rubin.
Dave Matthews, who was born in Johannesburg and later moved to Charlottesville, Virginia, formed Dave Matthews Band in 1991. The band is recognized for its long-running touring success, environmental work, and charitable efforts through the Bama Works Fund and Matthews’ Horton Foundation. Dave Matthews Band entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.
Dropkick Murphys are described as a Boston rock band whose music combines communal, chant-ready energy with themes of solidarity and resistance. Their notable releases include *The Warrior’s Code*, *This Machine Still Kills Fascists*, *Okemah Rising*, and *For The People*. The band’s Claddagh Fund supports organizations focused on children, veterans, and addiction recovery.
Killer Mike is identified as a rapper, entrepreneur, advocate, and prominent voice on political and social issues. His 2023 album *MICHAEL* received three Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album and recognition for “SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS.”
Event focus: The festival emphasizes collective action and the ability of ordinary people to create change when they come together through culture, community, and civic participation.
Tickets: Price not available
Availability: The event page directs visitors to join a waitlist.
Accessibility: Guests who need hearing-accessible or visually accessible seating should contact Merriweather before purchasing tickets online by calling 410-715-5550 or emailing info@merriweathermusic.com.
More information: powertothepeoplefest.com
Run time: Not specified
Age policy: Not specified