The emo-centric ‘When We Were Young‘ festival will be sitting out 2026 with plans to return in 2027. Held annually each fall in Las Vegas, NV since 2022, this year marks the first pause for the event since it took up residence in the Silver State. A statement issued by organizers this afternoon, February 27th, reads:
“To our When We Were Young family,
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.
When We Were Young festival will return to Las Vegas in October 2027.
Thank you for showing up with your whole hearts every year. This isn’t goodbye – it’s just a pause.
We’ll see you in 2027.”
