When We Were Young Festival is on hiatus this year.
Organizers of the Las Vegas-based emo and pop-punk fest announced via Instagram on Feb. 27 that the event will pick up in 2026 — but stressed that the hiatus is only temporary.
“To our When We Were Young family,” the statement began. “The songs, the memories, the moments – none of it exists without you. After an unforgettable run in Las Vegas, we’ve decided to take time off in 2026 to give this festival the care it deserves and to make sure what comes next feels as special as what came before.”
Although no specific reason was given for the hiatus, fans were assured that the festival is not going anywhere. “When We Were Young Festival returns to Las Vegas in October 2027… This isn’t goodbye – it’s just a break. See you in 2027.”
Since launching in 2022, the Live Nation-produced event has become a nostalgic pilgrimage for millennial music lovers who take over the Las Vegas Festival Grounds every October. Past headliners have included Green Day, Blink-182, My Chemical Romance and the Killers.
The 2025 edition featured Blink-182 and a reunited Panic! at the Disco, marking a rare return following the band’s split in 2023. In 2024, My Chemical Romance delivered a full performance of The Black Paradealong with a stacked lineup of stage favorites.
