Vans Warped Tour set to return to three cities in 2025
Kevin Lyman dishes on the festival's comeback ahead of its 30th anniversary
Get ready — Warped Tour is officially making a return in 2025, marking its 30th anniversary with a series of two-day events across three cities. Founded in 1995, the iconic punk-rock festival went on its final cross-country run in 2018 and followed up with select anniversary shows in 2019. Now, the festival's creator, Kevin Lyman, is bringing it back with a fresh twist.
“People start remembering once something’s gone that it was important, it was fun — and I’m hoping to recapture a lot of that again,” Lyman told Rolling Stone. Warped Tour 2025 will begin in Washington, D.C. at the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds on June 14-15, followed by Long Beach, California at Marina Green Park on June 26-27, and wrap up in Orlando, Florida at Tinker Field on November 15-16.
Though the tour will only visit three cities, Lyman isn’t ruling out the possibility of more dates in the future, depending on the success of the 2025 run. “If it works, we’ll look to the future to do more,” he said.
The lineup for Warped Tour 2025 has yet to be revealed, but Lyman promises a blend of veteran bands and emerging talent. “We’re getting very, very selective in trying to find some unique twists to the lineup,” he noted. Each stop will feature between 70 to 100 bands.
Tickets for the two-day events will start at $149.98, with presales beginning on October 24 at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. Tickets can be purchased on Warped Tour’s official website. Lyman, partnering with Insomniac, is keeping prices affordable, setting the tour apart from more expensive festivals. The spirit of community will remain central, with nonprofit organizations, band merch booths, and fan-favorite events like the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands returning.
As in years past, Warped Tour will feature a strong sense of community, with nonprofit organizations, band merchandise tents, and interactive elements. “It’s band members talking to band members, and people saying, ‘I’m on, aren’t you on?’” Lyman shared, highlighting the camaraderie that has long defined the festival.
Lyman is eager to create a welcoming atmosphere for both new and returning fans. He plans to introduce new immersive experiences and community-building events, alongside familiar features like the inflatable set list. His vision remains rooted in the festival's original charm: “It’ll always remind you of that parking lot, that backyard party. That’s what Warped Tour was.”