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When We Were Young Festival Pauses 2026, Plans Las Vegas Return in October 2027

Organizers gave no reason for the hiatus after four October editions in Las Vegas.

Overview

  • Organizers posted the update on the festival’s website and Instagram, calling it “just a pause” and telling fans, “We’ll see you in 2027.”
  • No specific explanation for skipping 2026 was provided in the official statement, outlets reported.
  • Relaunched in Las Vegas in 2022 after a 2017 Southern California debut, the festival ran each October through 2025 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.
  • Reports note unconfirmed industry speculation about market and scheduling pressures, including Warped Tour’s return and other Vegas festivals pausing in 2026.
  • The nostalgia-driven lineup has previously featured Green Day, Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, Panic! at the Disco, and other marquee acts.