When We Were Young, official poster and event artworkSource: official site β†—
Las Vegas, NV

When We Were Young

On hiatusExpected October 2027
Emo
Dates
Expected October 2027
Status
On hiatus
Venue
Las Vegas Festival Grounds
Price
Not announced
Camping
None on site
Last checked
Oct 27, 2026

When We Were Young in Las Vegas, NV is not currently confirmed to be running. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.

What happened to When We Were Young?

Organizers announced the festival would not run in 2026, citing a wish to give the festival "the care it deserves," and confirmed a return to Las Vegas in October 2027.

Reported by Rolling Stone, Variety.

Similar festivals that are still going ahead are listed further down this page.

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Listen

No official playlist linked yet. Find When We Were Young on Spotify.

Lineup

See the lineup on the organizer’s site.

Getting there

Nearest airport LAS.

How do I get to When We Were Young?

By car

Most people drive to When We Were Young. The nearest major airport is LAS, 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
Las Vegas Monorail. SAHARA StationA few minutes on the monorail itself once on the Strip; trains run every 4-8 minutes Β· $5.50 one-way online (e-ticket); $6 paper ticket at the station; unlimited day/2-day passes also sold

The SAHARA Monorail Station is the closest stop to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. From LAS, the practical route is a short rideshare/bus into the Strip corridor to pick up the monorail, then a few minutes' ride to SAHARA Station, right by the venue.

Book / info
RTC Transit. Deuce/SDX Strip bus to the Sahara Ave stopVaries by boarding point along the Strip Β· $6 for a 2-hour pass (RTC fare)

RTC's Strip bus routes (the Deuce, running 24 hours, and the faster SDX) both stop along Las Vegas Blvd near Sahara Ave, an easy walk from the venue.

Book / info
Taxi & rideshare
Uber, Lyft, metered taxi15-25 minutes from LAS, traffic-dependent Β· Roughly $20-35 from LAS to the Strip corridor

Standard airport pickup zones at LAS terminals for the trip into the Strip corridor. For the return trip from the festival itself, rideshare/taxi pickup is at the festival's own designated transportation lot (810 Circus Circus Dr, at the south end of the grounds) rather than curbside at the venue, there is no direct vehicle access to the grounds.

Book / info

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.

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πŸ…Ώ Parking

There is no public parking on the festival grounds. Attendees are directed to arrive on foot, by rideshare, or by monorail. Rideshare, taxi, and limo pickup/drop-off is consolidated at a designated transportation lot at 810 Circus Circus Dr, at the south end of the grounds across from Circus Circus. After the show, walking to a nearby Strip hotel/casino to catch a rideshare from their standard pickup area is the festival's own recommendation.

πŸš™ Car hire

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Where

Venue

Las Vegas Festival Grounds

Camping & Accommodation

Where can I stay near When We Were Young?

No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.

Budget stays 5
Circus Circus Las Vegas

2880 S Las Vegas Blvd, about a 0.4-mile walk from the venue

β‰ˆ $40-90 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

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Siegel Select LV Strip-Convention Center

220 Convention Center Dr, about a 0.7-mile walk from the venue

β‰ˆ $60-100 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

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Oasis Motel;Sweethearts Wedding Chapel & Bridal Boutique
πŸ“ 0.8 mi from the venue

1735 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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Travelers Bed & Breakfast Hostel Las Vegas
πŸ“ 1.0 mi from the venue

1502 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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Star Motel Las Vegas
πŸ“ 1.1 mi from the venue

1418 South 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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Mid-range hotels 3
SAHARA Las Vegas

2535 S Las Vegas Blvd, directly adjacent to the festival grounds

β‰ˆ $80-160 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

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Resorts World Las Vegas
🚢 15 min walk

3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
🚢 15 min walk

3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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Treat yourself 3
Ahern Hotel Las Vegas

300 W Sahara Ave, a short walk from the venue

β‰ˆ $150-300 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

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The Westin Las Vegas Hotel
πŸ“ 1.9 mi from the venue

160 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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Trump International Hotel Las Vegas
πŸ“ 1.0 mi from the venue

2000 Fashion Show Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Typically $350-700 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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Airport hotels 2
Luxor Las Vegas
✈️ 1.6 mi from LAS

3900 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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Hotel MGM Grand Las Vegas
✈️ 1.7 mi from LAS

3799 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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Airbnb & private camping
Airbnb

Airbnb listings across the Las Vegas Strip and downtown corridor are plentiful; pricing runs comparable to mid-range hotel rates, with noticeable surge pricing common on major festival and convention weekends.

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Hipcamp

This is a fully urban Strip festival with no walkable outdoor camping option. Hipcamp listings near Las Vegas are desert/RV sites well outside the city, useful only for travelers planning a separate camping trip, not as a lodging option for this festival.

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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

Pricing not yet announced

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