When We Were Young Festival Pauses for 2026, Returns in 2027

The popular Las Vegas emo and pop-punk festival, When We Were Young, will not be held in 2026. Organizers announced on February 27, 2026, that the festival is taking a hiatus to ensure future events maintain the same level of quality, and experience.

Festival to Return in 2027

In a statement posted on Instagram, the festival team explained the decision, stating, “The songs, the memories, the moments — none of it exists without you. After an unforgettable run in Las Vegas, we’ve decided to take 2026 off to give this festival the care it deserves and to make sure what comes next feels just as special as what came before.” Pitchfork reports the festival is scheduled to return to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in October 2027.

A Look Back at Recent Lineups

The When We Were Young Festival, produced by Live Nation, has become a staple for fans of early 2000s emo and pop-punk. Music Festival Wizard details that the 2025 lineup featured Blink-182 and Panic! at the Disco as headliners. Panic! at the Disco performed a special set of their album A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Previous years have included performances by Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Blink-182, The Killers, Weezer, Avril Lavigne, and Fall Out Boy, among others. The 2024 festival featured a performance of The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance.

Festival Details

When We Were Young Festival is an all-ages event held at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, Nevada. Camping is not offered at the festival. The official festival website encourages fans to sign up for updates regarding the 2027 return.