Rock The Bells Festival 2026 takes over the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday, November 29, 2026, the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend. Founded by LL Cool J and named after his 1986 single “Rock the Bells,” the festival is produced with the Black Promoters Collective and returns to Newark for a second straight year under the banner “Home for the Holidays.” It closes out Hip-Hop History Month.
Who is performing
LL Cool J headlines alongside Lil’ Kim, Method Man & Redman and SWV. D-Nice curates a special set featuring The LOX (Jadakiss, Styles P and Sheek Louch), David Banner, LeToya Luckett and Rapsody. A September expansion added Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Shyne, Papoose, Kool G Rap, Onyx, Treach, Roxanne Shanté, Kwamé, and Sugarhill Gang and The Furious Five.
Tickets
General sale opened on August 21, 2026 through Ticketmaster. Organizers have said more surprises and community events tied to the holiday will be announced closer to the date.
Dates
- 29NovPrudential Center