Overview

• Fan-shot footage from a Los Angeles book signing shows Serj Tankian responding "next year" when asked if System of a Down will be at Sick New World in 2026.
• Sick New World has signaled a return through animated mascot visuals at recent System of a Down stadium shows and a website mailing list signup.
• Festival organizers have not issued a formal 2026 announcement or revealed dates, and Tankian’s comment is not an official lineup confirmation.
• Organizers canceled the April 12, 2025 event and promised automatic refunds via Front Gate Tickets, citing circumstances that made the show unviable.
• System of a Down has European and UK stadium dates booked for late June and July 2026, including stops in Stockholm, Paris, Milan, Berlin, Düsseldorf, London and Warsaw.