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When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas Announces 2026 Hiatus
Organizers say 'This isn't goodbye - it's just a pause' as the emo-themed music festival takes a break next year.
Published on Mar. 3, 2026
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The When We Were Young Festival, a popular emo-themed music festival held annually in Las Vegas, has announced it will be taking a hiatus in 2026. Organizers stated that the festival will return in October 2027, assuring fans that 'this isn't goodbye - it's just a pause' to give the event the 'care it deserves' and ensure the future feels just as special.
Why it matters
The When We Were Young Festival has become a highly anticipated annual event for emo and alternative music fans, featuring headliners like Green Day, Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, and the Killers. The decision to take a hiatus in 2026 will disappoint many attendees, but organizers are framing it as a necessary step to maintain the festival's quality and longevity.
The details
In a statement posted to Instagram, the festival's organizers said they have '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.' No specific reason was provided for the hiatus. The festival, produced by Live Nation, has been held every October at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds since 2022.
- The When We Were Young Festival will return to Las Vegas in October 2027.
- The festival has been held annually at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds since 2022.
The players
When We Were Young Festival
An emo-themed music festival held annually in Las Vegas since 2022, featuring headliners like Green Day, Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, and the Killers.
Live Nation
The live events company that produces the When We Were Young Festival.
What’s next
The When We Were Young Festival will return to Las Vegas in October 2027 after taking a one-year hiatus in 2026.
The takeaway
The decision to pause the When We Were Young Festival in 2026 reflects the organizers' commitment to maintaining the high quality and special atmosphere of the event, even if it means disappointing fans in the short term. The festival's return in 2027 is anticipated by emo and alternative music enthusiasts across the country.
