Vans Warped Tour
- Dates
- Dates not yet announced
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Touring multi-city festival with no single home venue; location fields reflect producing partner Insomniac Events' Los Angeles, CA base.
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Vans Warped Tour in Los Angeles, CA hasn't announced its next dates yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details so you'll know the moment plans firm up.
The experience
What's special
The Vans Warped Tour is the touring punk, emo and alternative festival that defined a generation of American summers from 1995 to 2019, staging all-day, multi-stage bills in parking lots and fairgrounds city to city. In 2025 it returned for a 30th-anniversary revival built around a handful of multi-day destination stands rather than a full national trek. Its identity is the mosh-pit-and-merch-tent culture: dozens of bands, band-run merchandise booths, meet-and-greets and a scrappy, communal punk atmosphere.
What people love
For fans the appeal is nostalgia and access -- packed multi-band days, band-run merch tents and the chance of meet-and-greets, wrapped in a tight-knit punk crowd where people help each other navigate the pits. Attendees consistently flag two downsides: brutal summer heat in the pit areas and steeply priced merchandise, with t-shirts commonly $50-plus and hoodies over $100. Even so, most who push through say it is worth it to see their favorite bands.
Last time around (2025)
The 2025 30th-anniversary revival ran as multi-day stands including Washington D.C., Long Beach and Orlando. Attendees described intense heat in the pits and pricey merch, and one recounted a serious incident during Taking Back Sunday's set when a festival-goer suffered a head injury, forcing the set to stop while emergency responders were called. Despite the heat and crowding, first-timers and veterans alike generally came away saying it was worth it for the lineup.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport LAX.
How do I get to Vans Warped Tour?
By car
Most people drive to Vans Warped Tour. The nearest major airport is LAX, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Not applicable at the tour-wide brand level, parking is a per-stop, per-venue fact (each city stop has its own venue and ticketing site, e.g. vanswarpedtourlongbeach.com, vanswarpedtourdc.com).
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at LAX
If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Map shows the center of Los Angeles. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Touring multi-city festival with no single home venue; location fields reflect producing partner Insomniac Events' Los Angeles, CA base.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Vans Warped Tour?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 3
6225 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates6161 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates6151 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
Where is Vans Warped Tour held?
Touring multi-city festival with no single home venue; location fields reflect producing partner Insomniac Events' Los Angeles, CA base., Los Angeles, CA.