Louder Than Life 2026 Day 2: Friday Lineup & Set Times
Louder Than Life 2026 Day 2 takes over the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday, September 18, bringing another packed day of rock, metal, punk, and alternative music across multiple stages.
Friday’s lineup is led by My Chemical Romance, with Pierce The Veil and A Day To Remember also among the day’s biggest performances. The schedule includes more than a dozen major acts on the main Louder and Life stages, along with performances across the festival’s additional stages.
For fans attending Friday, here is the full Day 2 lineup, the major performances to watch, and the published set times.
Louder Than Life 2026 Day 2 Lineup
Friday’s main lineup includes:
- My Chemical Romance
- Pierce The Veil
- A Day To Remember
- The Used
- Taking Back Sunday
- Sleeping With Sirens
- Coheed and Cambria
- The Pretty Reckless
- The Warning
- Loathe
- L.S. Dunes
- We The Kings
- Get Scared
- Lacey Sturm
- The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
- CAVALERA
- Soulfly
- Mushroomhead
- Chad Gray
- Dead Poet Society
- Scene Queen
- Butcher Babies
- Vana
- American Monster
- and many more.
The official festival lineup confirms My Chemical Romance, Pierce The Veil, A Day To Remember, The Used, Coheed and Cambria, The Pretty Reckless, The Warning, Loathe, L.S. Dunes, Get Scared, and other artists on the 2026 bill.
My Chemical Romance Headlines Day 2
My Chemical Romance closes the Louder Stage on Friday night at 9:25 PM.
The band’s performance is one of the main events of the second day and gives Friday a major alternative-rock and emo centerpiece. My Chemical Romance is also one of the four headliners announced for the 2026 festival, alongside Iron Maiden, Limp Bizkit, and TOOL on the other festival days.
My Chemical Romance’s Friday performance is scheduled for 9:25 PM to 10:55 PM.
Pierce The Veil Takes the Life Stage
Pierce The Veil performs at 8:15 PM on the Life Stage.
The band is one of Friday’s major billed acts and performs shortly before My Chemical Romance’s headline set. Their scheduled performance runs from 8:15 PM to 9:20 PM.
A Day To Remember Plays Before the Headliner
A Day To Remember takes the Louder Stage at 7:10 PM.
Their scheduled set runs until 8:10 PM, placing the band directly in the build-up toward Friday night’s biggest performances.
The Used and Taking Back Sunday
Friday also features two major names from the alternative and post-hardcore scene.
The Used performs at 6:20 PM on the Life Stage, while Taking Back Sunday plays the Louder Stage at 5:30 PM.
Other notable afternoon performances include Sleeping With Sirens at 4:40 PM and Coheed and Cambria at 3:50 PM.
The Pretty Reckless and The Warning
The Decibel Stage has an especially notable evening schedule.
The Warning is scheduled for 8:15 PM, followed by The Pretty Reckless at 10:00 PM.
The Pretty Reckless’ later start means their performance continues after My Chemical Romance begins its headline set on the Louder Stage, giving festivalgoers another major option later in the evening.
Full Louder Stage Schedule
Here are the published Friday times for the Louder Stage:
| Time | Artist |
|---|---|
| 12:05 PM | The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus |
| 1:15 PM | L.S. Dunes |
| 2:25 PM | We The Kings |
| 3:50 PM | Coheed and Cambria |
| 5:30 PM | Taking Back Sunday |
| 7:10 PM | A Day To Remember |
| 9:25 PM | My Chemical Romance |
Full Life Stage Schedule
The Life Stage schedule begins with ivri at 11:30 AM and continues throughout the day:
| Time | Artist |
|---|---|
| 11:30 AM | ivri |
| 12:40 PM | Lacey Sturm |
| 1:50 PM | Get Scared |
| 3:05 PM | Loathe |
| 4:40 PM | Sleeping With Sirens |
| 6:20 PM | The Used |
| 8:15 PM | Pierce The Veil |
Friday’s Decibel Stage Highlights
The Decibel Stage also has a strong Friday schedule.
Some of the notable performances include:
- The Warning — 8:15 PM
- The Pretty Reckless — 10:00 PM
- Dead Poet Society — 6:25 PM
- Scene Queen — 5:15 PM
- Vana — 4:05 PM
- Mushroomhead — 3:30 PM
- Butcher Babies — 2:20 PM
The published schedule places The Pretty Reckless at 10:00 PM, while The Warning performs at 8:15 PM.
Special Effects Performances on Day 2
Friday also features several Special Effects sets, making the second day more than just a standard festival lineup.
According to the official Louder Than Life festival information, Friday’s Special Effects performances include:
- My Chemical Romance
- Pierce The Veil
- Knocked Loose
- A Day To Remember
These performances are specifically identified by the festival as Special Effects sets.
What Makes Day 2 Stand Out?
Friday brings together several different generations and styles of rock music.
Fans can move from newer alternative and post-hardcore acts such as Pierce The Veil, Sleeping With Sirens, and Loathe to established names including The Used, Taking Back Sunday, and Coheed and Cambria.
The evening then builds toward major performances from A Day To Remember, Pierce The Veil, and My Chemical Romance, while The Warning and The Pretty Reckless provide additional choices on the Decibel Stage.
With performances spread across multiple stages, fans will have plenty of scheduling decisions to make throughout the day.
Louder Than Life 2026 Day 2 Set Times
The most important Friday times are:
11:30 AM — ivri
12:05 PM — The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
12:40 PM — Lacey Sturm
1:15 PM — L.S. Dunes
1:50 PM — Get Scared
2:25 PM — We The Kings
3:05 PM — Loathe
3:50 PM — Coheed and Cambria
4:40 PM — Sleeping With Sirens
5:30 PM — Taking Back Sunday
6:20 PM — The Used
7:10 PM — A Day To Remember
8:15 PM — Pierce The Veil
9:25 PM — My Chemical Romance
10:00 PM — The Pretty Reckless
These times reflect the currently published Friday schedule. Festival schedules and set times can change, so attendees should check the official festival app and festival channels for last-minute updates.
Final Thoughts
Louder Than Life 2026 Day 2 brings a particularly strong Friday lineup, with My Chemical Romance closing the Louder Stage and major performances from Pierce The Veil, A Day To Remember, The Used, Taking Back Sunday, The Pretty Reckless, and The Warning.
For fans attending Friday, the biggest challenge may be deciding which stages to visit as several notable performances overlap.
As Day 2 continues, RockWolfFest will follow the performances and update this article with notable moments, special performances, and other highlights from Friday at Louder Than Life.
Note: Festival schedules and set times are subject to change. Check the official Louder Than Life festival app and website for the latest updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Louder Than Life 2026 Day 2?
Day 2 takes place on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
Who is headlining Louder Than Life Day 2?
My Chemical Romance is the Friday headliner and is scheduled to perform at 9:25 PM on the Louder Stage.
What time does Pierce The Veil play?
Pierce The Veil is scheduled for 8:15 PM on the Life Stage.
What time does A Day To Remember play?
A Day To Remember is scheduled for 7:10 PM on the Louder Stage.
What time does The Pretty Reckless play?
The Pretty Reckless is scheduled for 10:00 PM on the Decibel Stage.
Are there Special Effects sets on Friday?
Yes. The official festival information lists My Chemical Romance, Pierce The Veil, Knocked Loose, and A Day To Remember as Friday’s Special Effects sets.
For the complete festival lineup, see our [Louder Than Life 2026 Lineup: Complete Band List & Artists] guide.
For the latest official festival information, schedules, and updates, visit the [official Louder Than Life website]. official Louder Than Life website
