# Warped Tour 2026 Bands: Full Lineup & City Guide

> See every band at Vans Warped Tour 2026 — legacy headliners, rising stars & city-by-city breakdowns. Plan your perfect weekend with OnesToWatch.

**Published:** 2026-05-19 | **Updated:** 2026-10-03 | **Author:** onestowatch
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## Content

*Written by: Kai Eldridge, Music Discovery Editor, OnesToWatch | Last updated: July 7, 2026*

## Key Takeaways

- The 2026 Vans Warped Tour returns with five two-day festivals across North America, headlined by more than a dozen legacy acts including Jimmy Eat World, Dance Gavin Dance, and New Found Glory.
- Each stop showcases over 100 artists across rock, pop-punk, emo, metalcore, hip-hop, ska, and more, with lineups revealed alphabetically to keep the focus on discovery.
- Emerging acts such as KennyHoopla, Hot Milk, Meet Me @ The Altar, Origami Angel, and Nova Twins capture the genre-blurring, high-energy sound of Warped Tour’s new era.
- City-specific guides highlight distinct flavors, from D.C.’s nostalgia-heavy bill to Orlando’s metalcore focus, so fans can choose the stop that fits their taste.
- Stay ahead of the next wave of talent by exploring OnesToWatch’s in-depth coverage and yearly artist selections at [OnesToWatch](https://www.onestowatch.com/en?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=warped-tour-bands-2026-lineup).

## Warped Tour 2026 Lineup Overview

The 2026 Vans Warped Tour returns with five two-day festivals in Washington D.C., Long Beach (CA), Orlando (FL), Montreal (Canada), and Mexico City (Mexico). Confirmed multi-stop headliners include:

- Jimmy Eat World (five stops)
- Dance Gavin Dance
- New Found Glory
- The Used
- Thrice
- Third Eye Blind
- Yellowcard
- Hawthorne Heights
- Rise Against
- Taking Back Sunday
- Simple Plan
- Sleeping With Sirens
- Silverstein
- Bayside
- Papa Roach (Long Beach and Mexico City)

The lineup rolls out alphabetically over roughly 30 days, not by headliner status. That approach keeps attention on the full roster and encourages fans to explore unfamiliar names. Each 2026 stop features more than 100 artists across rock, pop-punk, alternative, emo, hip-hop, ska, and metalcore.

## Breakout Artists Defining Warped Tour 2026

The 2026 roster pairs legacy names with a wave of artists gaining momentum in real time. [OnesToWatch](https://www.onestowatch.com/?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=warped-tour-bands-2026-lineup) has been tracking several of these acts closely and highlighting them as early standouts.

Several artists showcase the genre-fluid direction shaping this year’s Warped class. **KennyHoopla** blends post-punk aggression with sharp pop instincts, and his unpredictable, high-contact sets feel built for festival chaos. **Hot Milk** takes a different route to the same boundary-pushing space, fusing alt-rock hooks with theatrical flair that has fueled a fast-growing transatlantic fanbase.

**Meet Me @ The Altar** stands out as Long Beach’s most buzzed-about emerging act. The Florida pop-punk trio pairs polished songwriting with commanding stage presence that has already drawn major label attention. That mix of craft and charisma supports their mission to carry the Warped spirit into a new era and explains why their set ranks among the summer’s most anticipated moments.

**Origami Angel**, a D.C.-based emo duo, delivers dense, melodic sets that reward close listening. Their deep catalog and relentlessly energetic live show echo the intensity of early-era Warped legends while still feeling distinctly current.

**Carolesdaughter** brings a dark alt-pop edge to Long Beach and Orlando. Her confessional, precise songwriting connects directly with fans, and her rising streaming numbers point toward a near-future breakout that Warped crowds may witness first.

**Stand Atlantic** represents the global reach of this year’s lineup. The Australian pop-punk outfit has earned a reputation for anthemic choruses and tight, high-impact performances across multiple continents, making their Warped sets a likely highlight for fans of modern pop-punk.

**Honey Revenge** appears at Long Beach and Orlando with high-energy pop-punk shaped by modern production. Their sets lean into crowd participation, which consistently translates into strong post-show social buzz and word-of-mouth growth.

**Nova Twins** push the bill’s heaviest and most experimental edges. The London-based duo combines punk, metal, and electronic elements into one of the most visually and sonically distinctive shows on the 2026 roster, underscoring how far Warped’s sound has expanded.

[**Explore OnesToWatch’s full Top Artists To Watch in 2026 list to see how these names fit into the broader breakout class.**](https://onestowatch.com/en/blog/the-top-30-artists-to-watch-in-2026?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTAbfp3pnyZuich6q2qOfIz9kmH-WY9qaWJISWZgI6qC7kAouAVjKEPdoNJg_aem_n268rY7j2YC_LY6Cva2j0A&utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=warped-tour-bands-2026-lineup)

## Classic Warped Tour Bands and Artist Trajectories

[Warped Tour served as a launching pad for artists including Blink-182, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, Katy Perry, Machine Gun Kelly, and Yelawolf](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warped_Tour), acts that moved from side stages to arenas. The festival began as a skate punk and ska event in 1995 and gradually expanded to include pop-punk, metalcore, hip-hop, and more.

Kevin Lyman once paid Blink-182 $250 for a Warped Tour set, and the band now commands seven-figure festival fees. That journey from unknown to iconic captures the template Warped Tour has long followed. The 2026 edition applies that same development model to a new generation of artists navigating a streaming-first landscape.

Each city stop offers a different lens on that discovery mission, giving fans multiple ways to experience the next wave of breakout talent.

## Long Beach: Genre-Spanning Discovery on the Waterfront

**Headliners and established acts:**

- Papa Roach
- Third Eye Blind
- Silverstein
- Jinjer
- Yelawolf
- Phantom Planet
- Bear Vs. Shark
- Reel Big Fish
- Lakeview
- Save Ferris

**Rising and emerging acts:**

- Meet Me @ The Altar
- Nova Twins
- KennyHoopla
- Hot Milk
- Origami Angel
- Carolesdaughter
- Honey Revenge
- Magnolia Park
- Oxymorrons
- LØLØ
- Jutes
- Blnko
- DENM
- Winona Fighter
- Holy Wars

The Long Beach stop blends veteran names with a dense slate of newer artists, which makes it one of the most discovery-focused dates on the 2026 run. The waterfront setting adds an open-air, summer-festival feel that fits the bill’s mix of ska, punk, alt-pop, and heavy acts.

The Long Beach lineup mirrors what [OnesToWatch](https://www.onestowatch.com/?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=warped-tour-bands-2026-lineup) follows year-round: artists with authentic live energy who sit on the edge of a breakthrough. [**See which Long Beach artists already appear on the 2026 OnesToWatch list.**](https://onestowatch.com/en/blog/the-top-30-artists-to-watch-in-2026?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTAbfp3pnyZuich6q2qOfIz9kmH-WY9qaWJISWgI6qC7kAouAVjKEPdoNJg_aem_n268rY7j2YC_LY6Cva2j0A&utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=warped-tour-bands-2026-lineup)

## Washington D.C.: Pop-Punk Roots and Nostalgia Energy

**Headliners and established acts:**

- Jimmy Eat World
- Rise Against
- Coheed and Cambria
- New Found Glory
- The Used
- Thrice
- Third Eye Blind
- Story of the Year
- Flogging Molly
- Hoobastank
- GWAR
- Yellowcard
- Hawthorne Heights
- Suicidal Tendencies

**Rising and supporting acts:**

- Crown the Empire
- Girlfriends
- 3OH!3
- American Hi-Fi
- From First to Last

Suicidal Tendencies will perform at the Washington D.C. stop, marking the band’s first Warped Tour appearance since 1999. The D.C. date leans heavily into pop-punk and emo roots, which makes it the most nostalgia-forward stop on the 2026 schedule. That legacy-heavy bill creates an ideal environment for emerging acts in supporting slots, because newer artists can tap into the built-in crowd energy that classic headliners generate.

[**For deeper profiles on rising acts playing D.C., explore the full 2026 OnesToWatch selections.**](https://onestowatch.com/en/blog/the-top-30-artists-to-watch-in-2026?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTAbfp3pnyZuich6q2qOfIz9kmH-WY9qaWJISWZgI6qC7kAouAVjKEPdoNJg_aem_n268rY7j2YC_LY6Cva2j0A&utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=warped-tour-bands-2026-lineup)

## Orlando: Heavy-Hitting Metalcore and Massive Crowds

**Headliners and established acts:**

- Jimmy Eat World
- Dance Gavin Dance
- Killswitch Engage
- A Day To Remember
- I Prevail
- Taking Back Sunday
- Simple Plan
- Sleeping With Sirens
- Bayside
- Insane Clown Posse
- Dropkick Murphys
- Motion City Soundtrack
- Joyce Manor
- Glassjaw
- Sublime

**Rising and emerging acts:**

- Stand Atlantic
- KennyHoopla
- Hot Milk
- Origami Angel
- Carolesdaughter
- Honey Revenge
- Hot Mulligan
- Grandson
- Set It Off
- Rain City Drive
- Iann Dior
- Broadside
- Daisy Grenade
- Garbagebarbie
- Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers

The Orlando date leans harder into metalcore than other stops, with DRAIN, Counterparts, Emmure, and Fit For A King anchoring the heavier end of the bill. With more than 100 acts across two days, Orlando stands as the most expansive stop on the 2026 tour and offers the widest range of heavy and alternative sounds.

[**Many Orlando performers appear in OnesToWatch’s Top 30 for 2026, so you can preview their music before you hit the grounds.**](https://onestowatch.com/en/blog/the-top-30-artists-to-watch-in-2026?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTAbfp3pnyZuich6q2qOfIz9kmH-WY9qaWJISWZgI6qC7kAouAVjKEPdoNJg_aem_n268rY7j2YC_LY6Cva2j0A&utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=warped-tour-bands-2026-lineup)

## Montreal and Mexico City: Warped Tour’s International Expansion

**Montreal — August 21–22**

- Sublime
- Ice Nine Kills
- Additional acts TBA

**Mexico City — September 12–13**

- Papa Roach
- The All-American Rejects
- Additional acts TBA

The 2026 edition introduces international dates in both Montreal and Mexico City, extending Warped Tour’s discovery mission beyond U.S. borders. Each stop will feature region-specific supporting acts alongside the confirmed headliners, giving local scenes a prominent platform.

[**Preview international and regional standouts through OnesToWatch’s 2026 artist roundup.**](https://onestowatch.com/en/blog/the-top-30-artists-to-watch-in-2026?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTAbfp3pnyZuich6q2qOfIz9kmH-WY9qaWJISWZgI6qC7kAouAVjKEPdoNJg_aem_n268rY7j2YC_LY6Cva2j0A&utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=warped-tour-bands-2026-lineup)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How much do 2026 Vans Warped Tour tickets cost?**
Pricing for weekend passes to the 2026 Vans Warped Tour varies by city and ticket tier. Purchase directly through the official Warped Tour city-specific websites to get the most accurate and up-to-date pricing.

**How do I find out about set times for specific bands at Warped Tour 2026?**
Set times for Warped Tour usually appear close to each event date on the official tour website and social media channels. Because the festival runs multiple stages simultaneously across two days, checking the official app or website in the days leading up to your stop gives you the most reliable schedule.

**Which Warped Tour 2026 stop has the most emerging artists?**
The Orlando stop at Camping World Stadium Grounds on November 14–15 features the largest overall roster, with more than 100 acts and a high concentration of rising artists across metalcore, pop-punk, emo, and alternative genres. Long Beach on July 25–26 also offers a strong slate of emerging acts, including Meet Me @ The Altar, Nova Twins, and KennyHoopla.

**What genres are represented at Warped Tour 2026?**
The 2026 lineup spans pop-punk, emo, metalcore, hardcore, ska, alternative rock, hip-hop, and genre-blending acts. Each city stop has a slightly different flavor, with D.C. leaning into classic pop-punk and emo, Orlando skewing heavier with metalcore, and Long Beach offering the broadest mix, including ska, punk, and emerging alt-pop artists.

**Where can I discover more about the emerging artists on the Warped Tour 2026 lineup?**
OnesToWatch is a dedicated platform for discovering emerging and independent artists before they break. The site features editorial profiles, curated playlists, and yearly artist selections that track rising talent across all genres represented at Warped Tour. Fans can use it as a starting point to go deeper on any artist discovered at the festival.

## Conclusion

The 2026 Vans Warped Tour tests whether its long-standing artist development model still thrives in an era of algorithms and streaming-first careers. Warped Tour historically required artists to staff their own merch tents and perform across 30–40 dates, building career-long fan loyalty through direct interaction, and that grassroots ethos continues in 2026. Early interest suggests fans still value the live discovery experience that Warped helped pioneer.

From Long Beach to Orlando to Montreal, the 2026 lineups are packed with artists who sit one great set away from a breakthrough. For listeners who want to keep exploring after the festival, [OnesToWatch](https://www.onestowatch.com/?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=warped-tour-bands-2026-lineup) offers a focused path forward through curated playlists, in-depth editorial features, and yearly picks that have previously spotlighted artists like Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, and Benson Boone in their early stages.

[**Start with OnesToWatch’s Top Artists To Watch in 2026 to map out which Warped Tour sets you cannot miss.**](https://onestowatch.com/en/blog/the-top-30-artists-to-watch-in-2026?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTAbfp3pnyZuich6q2qOfIz9kmH-WY9qaWJISWZgI6qC7kAouAVjKEPdoNJg_aem_n268rY7j2YC_LY6Cva2j0A&utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=warped-tour-bands-2026-lineup)

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