The Vans Warped Tour officially returns in 2026, ushering in a bold new era with expanded dates, international growth, and a refreshed vision for the next generation of fans.
Following last year’s three sold-out U.S. events, Vans Warped Tour will present five two-day festivals across Washington, D.C., Long Beach, CA, and Orlando, FL, while launching two brand-new international editions in Montreal, Canada, and Mexico City, Mexico.
Partnering with Insomniac, the powerhouse event creators behind some of the world’s largest festivals, Warped Tour is being reimagined while staying true to its roots. The updated format honors the festival’s legacy of discovery, inclusivity, and community while evolving its scale, production, and cultural reach.
Each two-day event will feature over 100 artists, spanning rock, pop punk, alternative, emo, hip-hop, ska, and more, alongside appearances from elite skateboarders and action-sports athletes.
In the lead-up to the festivals, Vans Warped Tour has launched its signature artist-reveal campaign, with multiple artists announced daily over the next 30-ish days, exclusively on Warped Tour social platforms. The staggered rollout reinforces the festival’s fan-first ideology and commitment to artist discovery.
Last year’s campaign generated over 3.8 billion impressions, more than one million monthly engagements, and measurable career growth for participating artists. Once fully unveiled in mid-March, the lineup will again be listed alphabetically, keeping the spotlight on the collective experience rather than headliners — a long-standing Warped tradition.
Warped Tour will also host intimate pop-up events in each market throughout the artist-announcement period. These city-specific activations may include surprise performances, community engagement moments, and potential artist reveals, strengthening the festival’s local connections.
True to its legacy, Warped Tour continues its commitment to social impact. As part of its Charity Circle, last year’s events collected over 134,000 pounds of canned food, raised more than $100,000 in fan donations, and delivered $200,000 to nonprofit organizations.
Founder Kevin Lyman shared: “Warped has always been about a sense of discovery — learning about brands, nonprofits, and bands. By releasing the lineup the way we do, each band gets their moment to introduce or reacquaint themselves to you. For those who get Warped, they get this. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you in the pit.”
Founded in 1995, Vans Warped Tour became the largest traveling music festival in U.S. history and the longest-running touring festival in North America. More than just a concert series, it served as a proving ground and cultural crossroads where emerging artists shared stages with future icons.
Past performers include Blink-182, Green Day, No Doubt, Sublime, Eminem, Bad Religion, NOFX, Limp Bizkit, Katy Perry, Beck, Black Eyed Peas, and countless others. Get your tickets here.
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