The emo teens that once went to Vans Warped Tour have grown up into millennials with day jobs, but When We Were Young Fest proves that pop punk wasn’t just a phase, it’s a lifestyle. When We Were Young Fest is only in its second year, but the music festival has quickly become one of the more highly-anticipated punk rock festivals. The lineup is so good that people thought it might turn out to be another Fyre Festival debacle — but it is very real and just as insane as it sounds.
When We Were Young 2023 has all the pop-punk and emo royalty: Green Day, Blink-182, Pierce the Veil, All Time Low, Sum 41 and The Offspring, among many others. The festival has the same lineup each day, so if you don’t want to stay the whole weekend, you won’t miss any artists. Last year, due to high wind warnings they did have to cancel the first day of When We Were Young Fest, but those who purchased tickets directly through the festival website received refunds.
While this is When We Were Young Fest, there are certain things that festival goers do out grow, and the teenage stamina required to live off of a single chicken tender and a Monster Energy Drink for the entire day is one of them. This year, there are dozens of food and drink vendors and the festival’s location right on the Vegas strip makes late night after-show snacking all the more accessible. At the time of this writing, most tickets to When We Were Young Fest are sold out, but the Hotel and Ticket Packages are still available. With this package, your tickets come with a place to stay and access to the Friday Night Open Bar and the Sunday Brunch.
The Specs
- Up to 18,000 people attend.
- Tickets come at five levels. GA, GA +, VIP, and VIP Cabana Tickets are currently sold out. General admission tickets for When We Were Young started at $279.
- Hotel and Ticket Packages are available starting at $489.
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FAQs
Where is the festival held?
Las Vegas Festival Grounds, in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the closest airport to the festival grounds?
The Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is 4.1 miles away from the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.
How far is it from Los Angeles to Las Vegas?
Los Angeles, California is 270 miles away from Las Vegas, Nevada.
When is the presale for tickets?
Last year. The presale was began on Friday, October 14, 2022.
Is there parking available?
Parking is not available at the festival.
What is the bag policy?
Small bags and purses are allowed as long as they are 6” x 9” or smaller. Bags up to 12” x 6” x 12” must be clear and only have one pocket.
Is When We Were Young Festival ADA accessible?
The ADA accessibility information is not available at the time of this writing.
Who produces When We Were Young Festival?
Live Nation.
Who headlined the festival in 2022?
My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Avril Lavigne and The All-American Rejects were among the headliners.
Who are the When We Were Young Festival 2023 headliners?
Green Day and Blink-182.
What artists are on the 2023 lineup?
Green Day, Blink-182, The Offspring, Thirty Seconds to Mars (it’s not 30 Seconds to Mars, guys), All Time Low, Rise Against, Plain White T’s, Sum 41, Gym Class Heroes, Simple Plan, Good Charlotte, Pierce the Veil, Yellowcard, Bowling for Soup, New Found Glory, The Veronicas, Relient K, Motion City Soundtrack, The Front Bottoms, Beach Bunny, Thrice, Michelle Branch, Say Anything, Goldfinger, Less Than Jake, Set It Off, The Ataris, The Academy Is…, Something Corporate, Waterparks, Turnover, Joyce Manor, Tigers Jaw, MXPX, Citizen, Saves The Day, AJJ, Zebrahead, Knuckle Puck, Movements, The Wrecks, ekkstacy, Fenix TX, Jean Dawson, Magnolia Park, No Pressure, Games We Play, ghostbush and 5 Seconds of Summer.
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