This year’s When We Were Young Festival is back in full force at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds from October 18–19, and trust us—it’s shaping up to be the emo pilgrimage of the year. Get ready for a weekend full of nostalgia in Fabulous Las Vegas!
Read on for a closer look at the 2025 edition of When We Were Young, including lineup highlights, the vibe of the festival, and more.
When We Were Young 2025 Lineup Highlights
Fans are stoked about the lineup for this year’s When We Were Young, so much so that a 2nd day was added after the first one sold out. Here’s a quick recap of what artists you can look forward to rocking out with at WWWY:
Blink‑182 and Panic! At The Disco top the bill this year. Both bands will be playing songs from fan-favorite albums, including a full rendition of A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out in full for its 20th anniversary from Panic! At The Disco.
The lineup is stacked for 2025 with sets from Weezer, Avril Lavigne, The Offspring, All Time Low, The Used, Knocked Loose, Bad Religion, Yellowcard, and so much more. Check out the full lineup below and start planning your day at When We Were Young 2025!
This isn’t just a concert—it’s a full-blown time capsule, and the lineup reads like the greatest hits of the 2000s emo/punk scene. With just over a month to go, it’s time to lock those plans in and secure your spot in the crowd. Grab your tickets now from another fan who can’t make it for face value or less from CashorTrade.
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The Vibe: Nostalgic Bliss Meets
High-Energy Atmosphere
Expect an all-day festival experience at When We Were Young Festival. Doors open at 10:30 and music blares across multiple stages, where fans belt out album-long setlists, relive high school angst in chorus lines, and connect over shared memories of skinny jeans and eyeliner.
The energy is nostalgic and electric, with each performance doubling as emotional karaoke for fans who grew up on these tracks. It’s equal parts mosh pit and reflective sing-along—and it’s pure catharsis.
People travel from all over the country and the globe to be in Las Vegas for When We Were Young. It’s like an international conference for emo and punk kids, complete with a karaoke opening night party, Sunday brunch, pool parties, side shows, and more.
When We Were Young is the type of festival that you can roll to with a crew or fly solo. Either way you’re going to make new friends and make memories that will last a lifetime.
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Ticket Types for When We Were Young
If you’re still looking for your ticket to When We Were Young, here’s a closer look at the various options you have:
- GA (General Admission): Entry to all stages and festival amenities
- GA+: Lounge access, shaded seating, air-conditioned restrooms, lockers, and dedicated entry
- VIP & VIP Cabanas: Premium perks like shaded lounges, private restrooms, charging stations, expedited entry, and exclusive merch access
- Travel Packages: Take care of your accommodation and your WWWY pass all in one! There are options for 2-day or single-day festival passes with a wide variety of Las Vegas hotels to choose from.
You can find all of the above for face value or less on CashorTrade, including travel packages. Help another fan out, don’t support scalpers, and don’t worry about being scammed!
Whether you’re buying or selling a When We Were Young pass, you’ll be communicating with another fan. You have the option to deliver the wristband to your buyer, or you can arrange to meet up in Las Vegas before the show.
CashorTrade is the only ticketing platform with zero fees for sellers. Buyers pay a platform fee, which is waived if you become a gold member for just a few bucks a month.
The money saved with just one WWWY purchase makes a year of gold well worth it, and you’ll also enjoy other benefits like a free month of streaming on nugs.net.
If your heart still sings “I Write Sins Not Tragedies,” or you can’t help but belt “All the Small Things,” this is your moment. When We Were Young 2025 is more than a festival—it’s a convergence of nostalgia, community, and punk-pop passion.
Grab your tickets on CashorTrade, pack your air guitars (and maybe some sunscreen), and get ready to relive the old days—only bigger, louder, and more epic than ever. We’ll see you in the pit!
