Tom Morello announces the “Power to the People” festival, a one-day event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, near Washington, D.C. Multiple outlets report the concert is organized by the Rage Against the Machine co-founder and political activist. The festival is described in promotional materials as a non-partisan celebration centered on peace, justice, solidarity, music, and community action, with a stated aim of highlighting activism and hope.
The lineup includes major rock and music acts. Reports identify Foo Fighters and Bruce Springsteen as headliners or prominent performers. Additional artists mentioned across sources include Serj Tankian and Dropkick Murphys, as well as Brittany Howard and other special guests. Variety also names Dave Matthews among the billed performers.
The event is presented as a standalone show rather than part of a touring series, with coverage noting it will take place in October, ahead of U.S. midterm elections. Sources characterize it as a high-profile music festival with an activist-oriented mission, while emphasizing the “non-partisan” framing.
