This sucks, but it sounds like it’s only temporarily. We’re at the time of year when all the summer festivals start announcing their lineups steadily, but one fast-rising phoenix has been quite silent—When We Were Young. The newest to the game, having hosted their debut festival in 2022, has announced they’re taking this year off. But, there’s hope for us yet, because they’ll be coming back next year…so they say.
Festival runners posted the announcement on social media yesterday, February 27, saying the following:
“To Our When We Were Young Family
“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 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 phase.
“We’ll see you in 2027.”
I’m about to sound like what I imagine most of our parents sounded like back in the day… this BETTER BE just a phase. We need all the warm fuzzies nostalgia has to offer right now, so please don’t take any away from us.