Jimmy Eat World to Headline Warped Tour 2026

Iconic emo band returns to iconic festival for 25th anniversary of 'Bleed American' album

Jan. 30, 2026 at 7:23pm

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Jimmy Eat World has been announced as the first headliner for the 2026 Warped Tour, marking the iconic emo band's return to the legendary festival for the first time since the early 2000s. The band will play all five Warped Tour stops, which are scheduled for June in Washington D.C., July in Long Beach, California, August in Montreal, September in Mexico City, and November in Orlando, Florida.

Why it matters

The Warped Tour has been a defining event in the alternative music scene for over 25 years, helping launch the careers of countless bands. Jimmy Eat World's inclusion as the first announced act signals a return to the festival's emo/punk rock roots and will likely generate significant excitement among fans eager to see the band perform hits from their acclaimed 2001 album 'Bleed American' which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

The details

Jimmy Eat World will play all five stops on the 2026 Warped Tour, which is scheduled to take place from June through November in cities across North America. The band's inclusion as the first announced act is particularly noteworthy as they haven't performed at Warped since the early 2000s, making this a highly anticipated reunion. Fans will also get to hear songs from the band's landmark 2001 album 'Bleed American' which is celebrating a quarter-century since its release.

  • The 2026 Warped Tour will take place June 13-14 in Washington, D.C.; July 25-26 in Long Beach, California; Aug. 21-22 in Montreal; Sept. 12-13 in Mexico City; and Nov. 14-15 in Orlando, Florida.
  • Jimmy Eat World's album 'Bleed American' is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026.

The players

Jimmy Eat World

An American rock band formed in Mesa, Arizona in 1993, known for their emo/alternative rock sound and hit songs like 'The Middle'.

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What they’re saying

“The Warped Tour has always been such an important part of our history, so we're thrilled to be back and celebrating the 25th anniversary of 'Bleed American' with the fans.”

— Jim Adkins, Lead singer, Jimmy Eat World (95xlive.com)

What’s next

The full 2026 Warped Tour lineup is expected to be announced over the next month, building anticipation for the festival's return.

The takeaway

Jimmy Eat World's inclusion as the first headliner for the 2026 Warped Tour signals a return to the festival's emo/punk rock roots and will give fans a chance to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the band's acclaimed album 'Bleed American' in a live setting.