When We Were Young taking 2026 off

When We Were Young is pressing pause. The nostalgia-fueled Las Vegas fest announced it won’t stage a 2026 edition, opting instead to sit the year out.

“After an unforgettable run in Las Vegas, we’ve decided to take 2026 off to give this festival the care it deserves and to make sure what comes next feels just as special as what came before,” organizers shared in a statement.

The break won’t be permanent. The festival says it plans to return in October 2027:

To our When We Were Young family,

The songs, the memories, the moments — one of it exists without you. After an unforgettable run in Las Vegas, we’ve decided to take 2026 off to give this festival the care it deserves and to make sure what comes next feels just as special as what came before.

When We Were Young Festival will return to Las Vegas in October 2027.

Thank you for showing up with your whole hearts every year. This isn’t goodbye — it’s just a pause.

We’ll see you in 2027.