When We Were Young Cancels 2026 Fest, Promises 2027 Return
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When We Were Young Festival canceled for 2026
Festival will return to Las Vegas in 2027
Previous headliners include Green Day, Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, and the Killers
Organizers taking a year off to ensure quality and special experience
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Las Vegas festival organizers announced on Friday, February 28, 2026, that they have canceled the 2026 When We Were Young Festival but plan to return in 2027, stating they need to take 2026 off to give the event the care it deserves and maintain its special quality. The festival, which has focused on Y2K era rock music since its inception, has been held annually at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds every October from 2022 to 2025, featuring prominent headliners such as Green Day, Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, and the Killers. In their official statement, organizers emphasized their commitment to preserving the festival's unique experience, though they did not elaborate on specific reasons for the one-year hiatus beyond the need for 'care' and ensuring future events match the quality of previous editions. Despite the cancellation, fans were assured that When We Were Young will return to Sin City in 2027, maintaining its position as a premier destination for fans of early 2000s alternative and rock music.
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When We Were Young is an annual music festival currently held at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Winchester, Nevada. It is typically scheduled for the third weekend of October. The most recent event took place from October 18-19, 2025.
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'Just a Pause' When We Were Young Cancels 2026 Fest, Promises 2027 Return "We’ve decided to take 2026 off to give this festival the care it deserves," organizers say of Las Vegas fest By Daniel Kreps Daniel Kreps Contact Daniel Kreps on X Contact Daniel Kreps by Email View all posts by Daniel Kreps February 28, 2026 Organizers for Las Vegas’ When We Were Young Festival announced Friday that they have canceled their 2026 fest, but plan to return next year. The festival — which focuses on Y2K era rock with past headliners like Green Day, Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, and the Killers — has taken place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds every October from 2022 to 2025. However, organizers said Friday in a statement, “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.” Organizers did not elaborate why they decided to take a year off, but they did pledge that When We Were Young will return to Sin City next year. Trending Stories 'Revenge of the Nerds' Star Robert Carradine’s Cause of Death Confirmed
