The M3 Festival will be held on May 2, 2026, in Columbia, MD, as a single-day event 2026. The lineup has been announced with the artists scheduled to perform being Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Queensryche, Buckcherry, White Lion, Faster Pussycat, Trixter, Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room, and Soundcheck Rock Academy.
M3 has posted the following info regarding the event:
We’re turning Merriweather Post Pavilion into the loudest place on Earth once again as M3 Rock Festival returns for its 17th year.
This year’s lineup brings the heat: Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Queensrÿche, Buckcherry, White Lion, Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room, Faster Pussycat, Trixter, and more—one massive day packed with nonstop “Night Songs” and arena-rock energy.
And for the diehards… we’re leveling up the fan experience:
VIP Kickoff Party – Quiet Riot (Friday, May 1)
VIP Afterparty – Steven Adler (Saturday, May 2)
Both events take place at the Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel.
Fans from all over the world return each year for the music, the energy, and the iconic hits like “Don’t Know What You Got,” “More Than a Feeling”, “Silent Lucidity” and more.
Tickets & VIP Packages on sale Friday, Dec 12 at 10am EST
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