Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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Vans Warped Tour officials have announced the majority of the lineup for the 2026 Long Beach, California stop of the annual punk and alternative music festival. The two-day event is set to take place on July 25-26 and will feature a mix of Warped veterans and newcomers, including big names like Jimmy Eat World, Papa Roach, The Used, Taking Back Sunday, and more.
Why it matters
The Warped Tour has been a staple of the punk and alternative music scene for decades, and its return to Long Beach after a successful revival in 2025 is highly anticipated by fans. The lineup announcement builds excitement for the festival and showcases the enduring popularity of the genre.
The details
Warped Tour organizers have been steadily revealing details of the 2026 lineups for all tour stops over the past month. The Long Beach stop will feature over 100 bands across multiple stages, including Warped veterans like Jimmy Eat World, Papa Roach, The Used, Taking Back Sunday, and Thrice, as well as newer acts like Dance Gavin Dance, The Devil Wears Prada, and We Came as Romans.
The 2026 Warped Tour Long Beach stop will take place on July 25-26.The lineup announcement comes after the festival’s “30 Days of Warped” reveal concluded.
The players
Vans Warped Tour
The annual punk and alternative music festival that has been a staple of the genre for decades.
Long Beach, California
The city that will host the second stop of the 2026 Warped Tour, which also hosted the festival’s successful revival in 2025.
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What’s next
Organizers have stated that the remaining 8 bands for the 2026 Long Beach Warped Tour lineup will be announced in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The 2026 Warped Tour Long Beach lineup announcement showcases the enduring popularity of punk and alternative music, with a mix of established acts and rising stars set to perform at the iconic festival.