Exciting news is circulating that the iconic Warped Tour might return in 2025 to celebrate its 30th anniversary. According to Rock Feed, a well-known YouTube rock news channel, the festival is preparing to make a comeback with a series of events next year.
Details of the Return
Rock Feed host Brian Storm reported that multiple sources close to the situation indicate the Warped Tour will celebrate its milestone anniversary with a series of festivals in 2025. The event will now be managed by Live Nation, although Kevin Lyman, the festival’s founder, is expected to be heavily involved. Live Nation has not yet responded to requests for comment.
A Legendary Festival’s Legacy
Warped Tour, which began in 1995, was a major platform for rock and alternative music in North America. The festival has been instrumental in launching the careers of many successful artists over the past 30 years, including Blink-182, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, and pop icons like Katy Perry.
Potential Lineup
If Warped Tour returns, it could feature many artists who have recently reunited, such as Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park, and Katy Perry. However, the festival will face competition from When We Were Young, a festival that offers a similar lineup and caters to fans of emo and alt-rock nostalgia. It will be interesting to see how Warped Tour differentiates itself if it comes back as a series of events.
Challenges in the Final Years
The festival’s final years were marked by challenges. In 2019, Kevin Lyman expressed his frustrations with the festival’s decline. He mentioned issues with a fractured fan base and band base, which led him to consider ending the festival. Lyman felt that the festival had moved away from its original goal of fostering a strong sense of community and supporting independent music.
We will continue to provide updates as more information about the Warped Tour’s potential return becomes available. Live Nation has been contacted for additional comments