Vans Warped Tour Add New Bands To 2026 Orlando Finale

09-01-2026

(The Syndicate) Vans Warped Tour, one of the most iconic, successful, and longest-running music festivals is set to take place in Orlando, Florida on November 14 + 15. The Orlando stop will transform the grounds of Central Florida Fairgrounds into a two-day celebration of alternative culture, placing the festival in the heart of one of the country's most visited entertainment destinations.

Conveniently located near downtown Orlando and just a short drive from world-renowned attractions like Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, the venue offers fans easy access to a wide array of restaurants, nightlife, and accommodations, making it the perfect setting for Vans Warped Tour's 2026 closing weekend.

Adding even more firepower to an already stacked bill, 311, Gym Class Heroes, and Dirty Heads are joining the Orlando lineup, bringing three additional acts whose genre-blurring sound and devoted fanbases have made them fixtures across alternative, rock, hip-hop, reggae, and beyond. With the festival's 2026 finale now boasting an even deeper mix of established favorites, scene staples, and emerging voices, Orlando is shaping up to be a fitting, and unforgettable, final stop for Vans Warped Tour's return. Single day tickets will be on sale this Friday, September 4 2026.

In partnership with Insomniac, the two-day festival will feature over 100 artists spanning rock, pop punk, alternative, emo, hip-hop, ska and beyond, alongside appearances from world-class skateboarders and elite action-sports athletes. This latest iteration builds on Vans Warped Tour's legacy while embracing a broader, more global future for one of music and skate culture's most enduring live platforms.

In addition to Orlando, Florida, Vans Warped Tour expanded its footprint and cultural impact in 2026 after last year's three sold-out U.S dates, as the tour will deliver five two-day festivals returning to Washington, DC, Long Beach, CA, and Orlando, FL, including the launch of two all-new international editions in Montreal, Canada and Mexico City, Mexico, marking a powerful global expansion.

Founded by Kevin Lyman in 1995, Vans Warped Tour built a singular legacy as the definitive summer festival for rock and alternative music fans, shaping generations of artists and audiences alike. Founded in 1995, Vans Warped Tour was never just a concert series; it was a proving ground, cultural crossroads, and community-driven platform where established acts shared stages with emerging talent, often at pivotal moments in their careers.

Throughout the years, Vans Warped Tour helped introduce and elevate artists who would go on to define modern music, with past performers including Blink-182, No Doubt, Sublime, Beck, Katy Perry, NOFX, Limp Bizkit, Black Eyed Peas, Green Day, Eminem, Yellowcard, Bad Religion, and countless others.

What set Vans Warped Tour apart was its accessibility and ethos. Affordable tickets, all-day festivals, genre-fluid lineups, and an environment where fans could discover new artists, connect directly with performers, and experience music alongside skate culture, activism, and community engagement. That spirit of openness and discovery became central to Vans Warped Tour's identity, cementing its place as one of the most influential live music platforms in modern music history. Vans Warped Tour remains committed to accessible pricing, with weekend passes that started at an all-inclusive price of $149.98 (processing fees included) and are currently available for purchase here.