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When We Were Young Music Festival Won't Be Held in 2026

On Friday, February 27, 2026, When We Were Young Festival organizers announced on social media that the event will not take place this year and is postponed to 2027.
Sharing the rationale on social platforms, When We Were Young Festival organizers said they are taking 2026 off to give the festival the care it deserves and to preserve quality for future editions.
The festival, which debuted in 2017 in Santa Ana, moved to Las Vegas in 2022 and is known for full-album performances, organizers said.
Fans responded on social media with criticism over headliner choices, and some commenters requested lower prices or said they would attend other similar rock festivals instead.
Following other festival disruptions, the pause coincides with the would-be 10th anniversary, possibly affecting the milestone schedule and the broader festival landscape.

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When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas canceled this year

Organizers say this year’s event is postponed to give it ‘the care it deserves’

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When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas Announces 2026 Hiatus: ‘This Isn’t Goodbye’

When We Were Young will be taking a break in 2026. On Friday (Feb. 27), organizers of the Las Vegas emo-themed music festival announced that this year’s event is being paused, but they assured fans it will return next year. “To our When We Were Young Family,” the statement on Instagram began. “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 …

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