Punk rock nostalgia: Simple Plan and Bowling for Soup headline Vans Warped Tour 2025
The iconic Vans Warped Tour is making a grand return to celebrate its 30th anniversary with three two-day festivals. These events will feature between 70 and 100 bands, including iconic performers from the past and a diverse line-up of new talents.
Among the first announced artists are Simple Plan, Bowling for Soup, Dance Hall Crashers, Miss May I, Chandler Leighton, and Pennywise. Organizers plan to unveil the line-up for each festival date through a "30 Days of Warped" campaign, starting with today's announcements and revealing new acts daily for 30 consecutive days, concluding on February 26.
Confirmed festival dates for Vans Warped Tour 2025
The three announced dates are:
Washington, D.C. (June 14-15) at the Festival Grounds at RFK Campus.
Long Beach, CA (July 26-27) at Downtown Long Beach Shoreline Waterfront.
Orlando, Florida (November 15-16) at Camping World Stadium Campus.
Tickets are available on the festival's official website, in partnership with Insomniac.
The dates' official banner. Photo: Punkeando!.
How the Vans Warped Tour it all began
Kevin Lyman founded the Warped Tour in 1995, and over the years, it has showcased acts such as Green Day, Jimmy Eat World, Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy, and many others. “Putting together a line-up is never an easy task, but each group, whether new or returning, plays a vital role in delivering an unforgettable experience for fans, especially at the price point we offer,” Lyman told Variety. “We’ve worked closely with the bands to create exciting surprises, exclusive content, and much more for fans to enjoy. So follow along, immerse yourself in the journey, and who knows—you might discover your next favorite band.”
Fans who attended previous editions of the Warped Tour will remember performances by Simple Plan, who are returning to the line-up after more than a decade. The group, consisting of Pierre Bouvier, Chuck Comeau, Jeff Stinco, and Sebastien Lefebvre, will perform at the Washington, D.C. dates, describing this as a moment of closure to return to the Warped Tour stage.
Meanwhile, Miss May I, Chandler Leighton, and Pennywise are set to perform at all three festival locations.