The official sideshows for When We Were Young Fest 2024 in Las Vegas have landed, with the majority set for Friday, October 17. This year’s lineup features Taking Back Sunday with letlive. and Straylight Run at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Ice Nine Kills alongside The Plot In You at the Pearl Concert Theater, Story of the Year paired with The Cab at Brooklyn Bowl, and The Story So Far teaming up with Sunami and Set Your Goals at AREA15. Plus, Emo Night Brooklyn returns with late shows at Brooklyn Bowl on October 18 and 19. Tickets are currently on sale via Ticketmaster.
Sideshow Breakdown
- Taking Back Sunday + letlive. + Straylight Run at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
- Ice Nine Kills + The Plot In You at Pearl Concert Theater, Palms Casino Resort
- Story of the Year + The Cab at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
- The Story So Far + Sunami + Set Your Goals at AREA15
- Emo Night Brooklyn late shows at Brooklyn Bowl on October 18 & 19
Community Reactions: Mixed Feelings Hit the Forum
Fans on r/WhenWeWereYoungFest have mixed opinions on the announced sideshows. The most common critique targets the lack of Thursday events and the overall lean lineup, with many calling it underwhelming compared to past years. Several users expressed hope for surprise or unofficial show announcements to spice things up.
Sometimes strong opinions surfaced, particularly about Taking Back Sunday’s live reputation, sparking debate within the scene. Meanwhile, loyal fans highlighted their excitement to catch frequent favorites like Set Your Goals and The Story So Far multiple times in one weekend. The pairing of The Story So Far with Sunami was singled out as an especially thrilling bill.
Overall, sideshows act as a double-edged sword this year — hyped for certain acts but criticized for the limited choices and timing. That said, tickets are moving, and the community remains eager to see if last-minute additions might shake up the schedule.
For more info and ticket details, visit the official When We Were Young Festival site.
Source: r/WhenWeWereYoungFest