When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas Shares Plans for a 2026 Break: It’s Not a Farewell
When We Were Young Festival Announces Hiatus for 2026
The popular emo-themed music festival, When We Were Young, will pause its activities in 2026, as announced by organizers on February 27. However, they reassured fans that the festival will return in 2027.
In a message posted on Instagram, the festival organizers expressed gratitude to attendees: “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, 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.”
While the statement did not specify the reasons for the hiatus, it emphasized a commitment to ensuring a high-quality experience for festival-goers in the future. The announcement continued, stating, “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 isn’t goodbye – it’s just a pause. We’ll see you in 2027.”
Over the years, the festival, produced by Live Nation, has featured numerous high-profile headliners including Green Day, Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, and the Killers. From 2022 to 2025, it was held annually each October at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.
The upcoming 2025 lineup was set to be headlined by Blink-182 and Panic! at the Disco, with Panic! reuniting for a special performance following the announcement of their split earlier in 2023. Previous editions have also showcased artists such as Weezer, Avril Lavigne, and the Offspring.
In 2024, the festival boasted a standout performance by My Chemical Romance, who presented their acclaimed album The Black Parade, alongside a diverse roster of artists including Nada Surf and Coheed and Cambria.
As fans await the festival’s return in 2027, the announcement of the hiatus allows organizers the opportunity to enhance the experience for attendees in the years to come.
