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M3 Rock Festival 2026: glam metal and hard rock festival in Maryland

The M3 Rock Festival takes place at Merriweather Post Pavilion, in Columbia, Maryland, for a day dedicated to 80s glam metal and classic hard rock. This cult festival celebrates the golden age of American rock and its icons in an iconic amphitheater.

The May 2, 2026 edition features 7 artists across a 100% eighties lineup. Among the headliners: Queensrÿche in progressive metal, White Lion in glam metal, and Buckcherry in glam punk.

The spectrum covers the glam metal universe with Faster Pussycat and Trixter, through heavy metal and industrial rock. A nostalgic celebration of the sounds that shaped the American rock scene of the eighties.

On May 2, 2026, Columbia dives back into the golden age of glam metal. Check the lineup and book your tickets.