Lineup Announced For New Rockin’ The Island Festival In Minnesota

Even though the first day of winter has yet to arrive, it's never too early to look forward to outdoor live music that will arrive in Minnesota in 2026.

That's especially true when a new two-day rock festival is scheduled to have its inaugural year next year, featuring 9 rock bands, and plenty of ticket options available, including platinum packages.

Good news arrived recently when Treasure Island Resort and Casino announced details for its new Rockin' The Island music festival.

2026 Rockin' The Island Music Festival

Rockin’ The Island is a brand new two-day rock festival taking place Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, at the Treasure Island Amphitheater, located in Welch, Minnesota.

Organizers promise a "high-energy weekend will bring together some of the biggest names in rock music for an unforgettable experience on the banks of the Mississippi River."

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Festivalgoers are promised two full days of live rock performances paired with three nights of camping, and now the lineup has been set.

Rockin' The Island 2026 Lineup

All nine performers have now been confirmed for the festival, which will include 90s-'00s bands Stone Temple Pilots, Buckcherry, and Hoobastank.

Also booked are Canada's Theory of a Deadman and Christian rock band Skillet. Here is the complete lineup:

Friday, June 26

• Stone Temple Pilots (headliner)
• Hoobastank
• Crossfade 
• Black Stone Cherry

Saturday, June 27

• Theory of A Deadman (co-headliner)
• Skillet (co-headliner)
• Buckcherry
• Hinder
• Royale Lynn

Presale tickets for the festival go on sale on Tuesday, November 18.

Ticket prices for Rockin' The Island range from $139 to $279 for two days of reserved seating. There are also 6 two-person Platinum Packages available for $4,950. Camping permits, which include three nights of camping at the festival, start at $149.