When We Were Young Festival Skips 2026 for 2027 Return

The organizers of the When We Were Young Festival, a major annual event celebrating pop-punk, emo, and nostalgia-driven music, announced Friday that the event will skip 2026 and return in October 2027 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.

In a statement posted on social media, the team addressed fans directly: "To our When We Were Young family, the songs, the memories, the moments none of it exists without you. After an unforgettable run in Las Vegas, weve 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. When We Were Young Festival will return to Las Vegas in October 2027. Thank you for showing up with your whole hearts every year. This isnt goodbye its just a pause. Well see you in 2027." Organizers did not provide specific reasons for the pause, though they emphasized a commitment to enhancing future editions.

The festival, which draws thousands of attendees each year for its lineup of influential bands from the early 2000s scene, has become a staple for music enthusiasts seeking to relive era-defining performances. It originated as a one-off event in Santa Ana, California, in 2017...