If you're searching for a heavy music festival in Ohio in 2026, Emissions from the Monolith returns October 8–11, 2026 at Westside Bowl in Youngstown, Ohio. The four-day event brings together doom, sludge, stoner rock, heavy metal, and underground heavy music on one stage with no overlaps.
Unlike large multi-stage festivals, Emissions focuses on full sets, immersive sound, and community. Every band performs on a single stage, eliminating conflicts and allowing attendees to experience the entire lineup without compromise.
The current 2026 lineup includes Weedeater, Deadbird, Telekinetic Yeti, Stinking Lizaveta, Solace, Disengage, Rebreather, Sunrot, The Brought Low, and Generation of Vipers. Additional lineup announcements will be revealed leading up to the event.
You can view the full current lineup here: 2026 Lineup
Emissions from the Monolith 10 takes place at Westside Bowl in Youngstown, Ohio — a nationally recognized independent venue known for its sound, space, and atmosphere. The venue allows the festival to maintain its one-stage format while prioritizing comfort over maximum capacity.
Youngstown sits within driving distance of Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Detroit, Buffalo, and much of the Midwest, making it accessible for heavy music fans across the region.
Founded in 1999, Emissions from the Monolith was built around a simple idea: no filler, no corporate layers, no split attention. Just heavy music and people who care about it.
The 2026 edition continues that tradition with four days of curated underground heavy bands, full performances, and a focused audience experience.
Tickets for Emissions from the Monolith 10 (October 8–11, 2026) are available now.
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