The beloved pop-punk When We Were Young Festival is taking a hiatus this year. Late last month, the team confirmed on social media the event would be skipping its 2026 edition in order to prioritize a grand return in October 2027.
"To our When We Were Young family," the social media message reads. "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."
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“Thank you for showing up with your whole hearts every year,” the statement concluded. “This isn’t goodbye—it’s just a pause.” Further details on the decision to cancel have not been disclosed.
When We Were Young first started back in 2022, and expanded due to its popularity. The four past editions of the festival have hosted My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Green Day, and Paramore, among others.
The 2025 installment of When We Were Young, which took place on October 18, featured Weezer, the Gaslight Anthem, Avril Lavigne, the Offspring, and Knocked Loose. Blink-182 headlined, as did Panic! at the Disco; the latter band played A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out from top to bottom to celebrate the album’s 20th anniversary.
See When We Were Young's official social media statement below.
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Article Image: A photo of the archway leading into the When We Were Young festival (sfshameless via Instagram.)
