When We Were Young 2025 Lineup and Ticket Schedule

The fourth annual When We Were Young Festival is making its way to the desert this fall, and emos everywhere are screaming about it! Taking place on October 18 and 19 in Las Vegas, NV, this lineup includes 50+ bands from the emo, punk, metal and alternative scenes.

Headliners Blink-182 and Panic! at the Disco are both delivering special performances you can’t miss. The former is playing their 1999 album, Enema of the State, in its entirety, including classics like “All the Small Things” and “What’s My Age Again?” As for Panic! At the Disco? Brendon Urie is returning to the stage to play A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out in full for its 20th anniversary, and it’s likely to be as jaw-droppingly theatrical as you’d expect. 

The best part? The 2025 When We Were Young lineup goes far beyond its two headliners. Acts like Weezer, Avril Lavigne, and All Time Low bring pop-punk nostalgia, while heavier sets from Knocked Loose, Motionless in White, and The Gaslight Anthem round out the blend. With dozens of bands on the bill, every set feels like Emo Nite with a side of modern hits in the mix. 

Few can deny that nostalgia is the main selling point of When We Were Young 2025 — with many lovingly calling it “Vans Warped Tour on steroids”. But at the same time, this music festival holds its own in the era of emo revival. It’s not just about singing along to “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” or “All the Small Things” with thousands of other fans, it’s about celebrating a scene that defined a generation.

For anyone who spent their teenage years with Skullcandy earphones and Monster energy drinks, this lineup is a dream come true. You can enjoy great food and shop for merch when you’re not running between sets, making When We Were Young 2025 a must for “elder emo” millennials everywhere. Get your tickets now for one or both days!