When We Were Young (festival)

When We Were Young (festival) is an annual music festival held in Las Vegas, Nevada, primarily featuring bands popular in the emo, pop-punk, and alternative rock genres from the late 1990s and early 2000s. The festival is known for its large lineups, often featuring dozens of bands performing on multiple stages in a single day.

The inaugural When We Were Young festival took place in October 2022 and was initially scheduled for a single day. Due to high demand, additional dates were added, expanding the festival to a multi-day event. The 2022 lineup featured prominent bands such as My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Avril Lavigne, and Bright Eyes, among many others.

Subsequent editions of the festival have continued to draw significant crowds and feature extensive lineups of established and influential bands from the targeted genres. The festival’s popularity reflects the enduring appeal and nostalgia associated with the emo and pop-punk music that defined a generation. The event is typically held at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.