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Rocklahoma 2026

Live Music: All

Rocklahoma 2026

Celebrating 20 years of festival memories, legendary performances, and fan energy, Rocklahoma returns to Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch for a Labor Day weekend of full-throttle hard rock and heavy metal performers. Headliners Godsmack, Papa Roach, and Slayer lead a stacked lineup of rock favorites across multiple stages. With camping/glamping, festival traditions, and a gathering of rock’s greatest fans, Rocklahoma is the must-see rock event of the summer.

Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch

02:00 PM - 11:00 PM, every day through Sep 06, 2026.

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Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch

1421 West 450 Road,

Pryor, Oklahoma 74361