Quick rundown: fans on r/WhenWeWereYoungFest noticed the festival’s Instagram stopped posting on January 24 and the bio no longer shows last year’s date. That spawned a Reddit thread full of speculation — from people thinking WWWY might skip 2026 to locals worrying venue changes in downtown Las Vegas could be causing wider cancellations.
What people are saying
– Reddit OP: pointed out the removed date and silence, posted a screenshot of the IG profile (shared in the thread).
– Common reactions: lots of users think the fest will be skipped this year unless organizers make an official announcement. Others are frustrated the organizers haven’t confirmed anything so fans can plan or buy alternate tickets.
– Notable community points: several fans bought tickets to other fests (Warped Tour, Rockville). International attendees are worried about budgeting if dates drop late. A local commenter noted the Downtown LV Events Center being converted into a parking lot has already impacted other festivals in the area.
– One user shared that emailing the festival produced no real answer — just radio silence.
Why this matters
When We Were Young has a large, mostly international fanbase that plans travel and lodging months in advance. Leaving things unofficial or silent creates real problems for fans who need to book flights, arrange time off, or decide whether to buy tickets to other events.
What to do if you’re waiting
– Don’t book nonrefundable flights or long-term travel until there’s an official announcement.
– Consider refundable options or travel insurance if you want to hold out.
– Keep an eye on official channels (festival site, verified Instagram/Twitter) and watch for emails from ticket vendors.
– If you need to plan now, look at other fests (Warped, Rockville, Sick New World) — several people in the thread said they’re switching plans.
TL;DR: Fans are worried because WWWY’s IG removed last year’s date and hasn’t posted since Jan 24. Redditors think the festival might skip 2026 unless organizers confirm otherwise. For now, plan cautiously and wait for official word.
Source: r/WhenWeWereYoungFest (screenshot included in original Reddit post)
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/WhenWeWereYoungFest/comments/1quwase/little_observation_i_made/