Written by: Kai Eldridge, Music Discovery Editor, OnesToWatch
Key Takeaways for Warped Tour 2026
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The 2026 Vans Warped Tour revival includes five two-day stops in Washington D.C., Long Beach, Montreal, Mexico City, and Orlando, with Jimmy Eat World performing at every location.
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Lineups mix nostalgic headliners like Rise Against, Papa Roach, and New Found Glory with newer punk, emo, and hardcore bands such as Meet Me @ The Altar, Hot Mulligan, and Nova Twins.
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Set times are announced on-site via inflatable schedule installations when gates open at 11:00 AM, and shows typically run from around 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM across several overlapping stages.
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Tickets are available at vanswarpedtour.com/tickets, with general admission and VIP options, so plan early arrival, transportation, and artist research for a smoother festival experience.
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Discover the next Warped Tour breakouts early with curated emerging artist coverage, including the Top 30 Artists To Watch in 2026.
How Warped Tour’s Legacy Sets Up the 2026 Revival
Launched in 1995, Vans Warped Tour became the definitive platform for punk, emo, and alternative rock discovery before ending its full tour run in 2019. The festival historically served as a discovery engine where fans stumbled onto unknown bands, and many acts progressed from small stages to mainstream success. The 2026 revival responds to the streaming era’s algorithmic limitations by centering live performance and in-person discovery.
Previous Warped Tour regulars like Paramore built devoted fanbases through relentless touring and grassroots exposure, which shows how the festival helped develop arena-level talent. OnesToWatch has similarly identified rising artists who achieve breakthrough success, with approximately 1% of covered artists progressing from small venues to arenas.
Check out this year’s top 30 emerging artists to discover the most promising talent before they break through. The 2026 Warped Tour’s five-stop structure then gives you multiple chances to see these future headliners live across different regions.
2026 Full Vans Warped Tour Schedule by City
The 2026 Vans Warped Tour consists of five confirmed stops across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, each running over consecutive weekends. Jimmy Eat World is confirmed to play all five stops, anchoring the lineup alongside rotating acts and newer bands. The table below outlines dates, venues, cities, and current lineup highlights, including which stops still have full rosters to be announced.
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Lineup Highlights |
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June 13-14, 2026 |
Festival Grounds at RFK Stadium |
Washington, D.C. |
Jimmy Eat World, Rise Against, and Glassjaw are among the acts for the 2026 Vans Warped Tour Washington D.C. on June 13-14. |
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July 25-26, 2026 |
Shoreline Waterfront |
Long Beach, CA |
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August 21-22, 2026 |
Parc Jean-Drapeau |
Montreal, QC |
Jimmy Eat World (lineup TBD) |
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September 12-13, 2026 |
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez |
Mexico City, MX |
Jimmy Eat World (lineup TBD) |
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November 14-15, 2026 |
Camping World Stadium Campus |
Orlando, FL |
Tickets for all five stops are available via vanswarpedtour.com/tickets. Each stop features its own mix of artists, so your experience will vary depending on which weekend you attend.
Vans Warped Tour 2026 Lineup Highlights by Stop
The 2026 lineup balances nostalgic headliners with newer punk, emo, and hardcore acts positioned for breakthrough success. The Long Beach stop features over 100 artists including established acts like Papa Roach, All Time Low, and Taking Back Sunday alongside rising bands. Key newer artists include Meet Me @ The Altar, Honey Revenge, Hot Mulligan, People R Ugly, Arm’s Length, DeathbyRomy, Daisy Grenade, Magnolia Park, Nova Twins, and Chase Petra.
The Orlando lineup emphasizes hardcore and emo with acts like Origami Angel, Pain of Truth, and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers. Washington D.C. features a roster with 103 acts spanning punk, hardcore, and alternative genres. Each stop offers distinct stage configurations with different artists performing across multiple days, so attendees can catch different combinations of acts depending on which weekend they choose.
These rising bands represent the counter-trending authenticity that our curated artist coverage champions, with a focus on live performance potential over algorithmic metrics. This approach highlights artists with genuine staying power, similar to past Warped Tour breakouts who built long-term careers.
Warped Tour Long Beach 2026: Set Times and On-Site Logistics
Set times for the 2026 Vans Warped Tour are announced only when doors open on the day of the event, which keeps the festival’s traditional approach intact. This timing means you have just a short window to plan your day once the 11:00 AM gates open, because early acts begin performing around 11:25 AM. Shows then run roughly from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM each day at the Shoreline Waterfront venue, with headliners performing after 9:00 PM.
The venue is accessible by metro but sits far from Downtown LA, so you should plan transportation in advance. Set times appear on the classic giant inflatable schedule installation when gates open at 11:00 AM, which encourages quick decisions about which stages to prioritize. Multiple stages operate at the same time with overlapping performances, so your day will revolve around choosing between sets rather than waiting for a single headliner.
Warped Tour Tickets 2026: Buying Guide and Planning Strategy
General admission and VIP tickets are available through the official website vanswarpedtour.com/tickets. VIP packages typically include early entry, exclusive viewing areas, and meet-and-greet opportunities with select artists. Pricing varies by location, with Long Beach and Orlando commanding higher rates due to venue capacity and market demand.
The festival’s multi-stage format requires a clear plan if you want to catch your priority acts, especially newer bands with shorter set times on smaller stages. Arriving early helps you secure strong viewing spots for these high-priority performances. Outdoor venues expose you to the sun for many hours, so bringing sunscreen and water protects your health and keeps you on-site for more sets. Researching rising artists beforehand using resources like this year’s top 30 emerging artists ensures you know which smaller-stage acts to prioritize when schedules overlap.
Why OnesToWatch Matters for Warped 2026 Discovery
OnesToWatch provides curated coverage of rising artists with strong live performance potential, cutting through algorithmic noise that can hide authentic talent. For Warped Tour 2026, our editorial coverage offers the context you need to spot the next generation of punk, emo, and rock stars before they reach mainstream recognition.
FAQ
When is the 2026 Warped Tour schedule?
The 2026 Vans Warped Tour runs across five two-day weekends: June 13-14 in Washington D.C., July 25-26 in Long Beach CA, August 21-22 in Montreal QC, September 12-13 in Mexico City MX, and November 14-15 in Orlando FL. Each stop features unique lineups with Jimmy Eat World performing at all locations.
What are the Warped Tour Long Beach set times?
Set times for Long Beach are announced only when gates open at 11:00 AM on each festival day via the traditional inflatable schedule installation. Shows typically run from approximately 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM across multiple stages, with early acts starting around 11:25 AM and headliners performing after 9:00 PM.
What is the Vans Warped Tour 2026 lineup?
The lineup varies by location but includes headliners like Jimmy Eat World, Papa Roach, Rise Against, Dance Gavin Dance, and Thrice alongside newer acts such as Meet Me @ The Altar, Hot Mulligan, Nova Twins, Magnolia Park, and People R Ugly. The five stops of the 2026 Vans Warped Tour feature anywhere from 26 to 140+ artists spanning punk, emo, hardcore, ska, hip-hop, and other genres.
How do I get Warped Tour tickets?
Tickets are available through the official website vanswarpedtour.com/tickets for all five stops. Options include general admission and VIP packages with early entry and exclusive access. Pricing varies by location and package type.
What are the best emerging artists at Warped 2026?
Key rising acts include Meet Me @ The Altar, Honey Revenge, Hot Mulligan, DeathbyRomy, Daisy Grenade, Nova Twins, Chase Petra, and Magnolia Park. These artists represent the authentic, live-focused talent shaping the next generation of punk and rock music, and they offer discovery moments similar to past Warped Tour breakouts.
Conclusion: Getting the Most from Warped Tour 2026
The 2026 Vans Warped Tour revival delivers wide-ranging discovery across five strategic locations, pairing nostalgic headliners with newer talent positioned for breakthrough success. This complete schedule guide gives you the core details needed for smart festival planning and intentional artist discovery.
Explore ongoing emerging artist coverage for deeper insight into the bands defining the future of punk, emo, and rock music.