Rock La Cauze is set to return to Victoriaville, Québec, in 2026 with one of the strongest lineups in the festival’s history.
The festival will take place from August 6 to 8 at Parc Terre-des-Jeunes, bringing together a three-day lineup built around punk, rock, metalcore, and alternative rock. The 2026 edition will feature I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, Hollywood Undead, Story of the Year, August Burns Red, Malevolence, Zebrahead, Save Ferris, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Exterio, Kamakazi, L’Expédition, and more.
Yanick Poisson, President of Rock La Cauze, said the 2026 lineup marks a major moment for the festival and for Québec’s rock scene.
“It is an incredible source of pride to present a lineup of this caliber right here in the heart of Québec, on one of the most beautiful festival sites in the world,” Poisson said in a statement. “The excitement extends far beyond our borders, with people from all over already confirming their attendance. With the favorable exchange rate, it comes as no surprise that so many Americans are making the trip to experience this unique and spectacular event.”
The festival’s Friday lineup will be led by Killswitch Engage, with Hollywood Undead, August Burns Red, Malevolence, and Basterds also scheduled to perform. Saturday’s bill will feature I Prevail, Story of the Year, Zebrahead, Save Ferris, Voodoo Glow Skulls, 2Fast4U, and Ambrosine. Thursday’s opening night will include Exterio, Kamakazi, Mr. 82, and L’Expédition, a tribute to Les Cowboys Fringants.
Rock La Cauze has grown into one of Québec’s notable rock events, combining international acts with a community-driven mission. The festival also supports local causes through its charitable side, with its official site noting more than $130,000 CAD donated to local organizations since 2018.
The 2026 edition will also continue Rock La Cauze’s long-running community mission. The festival’s board of directors announced that three local organizations — Domaine bleu, Maison Raymond-Roy, and Réseau autonomie santé — will benefit from this year’s event. Since its creation, Rock La Cauze has donated more than $200,000 CAD to local causes, and organizers say strong public and partner interest around the 2026 edition could help generate another significant contribution. More than 2,500 tickets have already been sold four months before the festival.
The 2026 edition is scheduled for August 6, 7, and 8 at Parc Terre-des-Jeunes in Victoriaville, Québec. Ticketing information is available through the festival’s official channels.
