Upheaval Festival returns to Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 17-18, 2026, showcasing an impressive lineup of metal, rock, and alternative artists from around the world. Headlined by French metal powerhouse Gojira and veteran rock band Papa Roach, the two-day festival features 25 acts including Ukrainian metal band Jinjer, genre-bending artist Poppy, and rising stars like Set It Off and Magnolia Park. The festival spans multiple subgenres from thrash and death metal to post-metal and alternative rock, with international representation from France, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom alongside prominent American acts. Fans of heavy music will find both established legends and emerging talent across the festival's diverse roster.

Upheaval Festival is a two-day standalone music festival.