When We Were Young Festival Announces 2026 Hiatus, Will Return in 2027

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Organizers of the When We Were Young Festival have announced that the event will go on hiatus in 2026 and return to Las Vegas in October 2027. The festival, which has become a popular nostalgia haven for millennials since its debut in 2017, did not provide a specific reason for the one-year break.

Why it matters

When We Were Young Festival has built a loyal following by catering to millennials' love of nostalgia, featuring bands performing classic albums in full. The festival's hiatus in 2026 will disappoint many fans who look forward to the annual event, but organizers promise the 2027 return will be just as special.

The details

When We Were Young Festival began in 2017 in Santa Ana, California, and moved to Las Vegas for its second iteration in 2022, where it has been held annually through 2025. The festival is known for featuring bands and artists performing their classic albums in full, tapping into the nostalgia of its millennial-heavy audience. In their announcement, organizers said they are taking 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.'

• The When We Were Young Festival debuted in 2017 in Santa Ana, California.
• The festival moved to Las Vegas for its second iteration in 2022 and has been held there annually through 2025.
• Organizers announced on February 28, 2026 that the festival will go on hiatus for 2026.
• When We Were Young Festival will return to Las Vegas in October 2027.

What’s next

When We Were Young Festival will return to Las Vegas in October 2027.