The When We Were Young subreddit lit up after a meme post joking about the festival’s silence on a 2026 lineup. The post (u/Substantial_Dog_2068) — titled “Wen concert announcement” — got attention from fans who are tired of waiting for official word. The thread collected 82 upvotes and 13 comments as of the original post.
What people are saying (selected comments from the thread):
- “Yeah I’m saying bets are off for 2026. See y’all in 2027 hopefully” — reflecting fans who think the festival might skip a year.
- “No know” — short, blunt skepticism.
- “I was told from a friend of mine that was on the emo’s not dead cruise that one of the bands told him the festival was done” — rumor of a band hinting the fest could be finished.
- “In 2027?” — fans asking the same question.
- “I personally think the return of Warped Tour killed it.” — a theory blaming bigger festival returns for thinning lineups.
- “If they don’t post the lineup today I give up hahah” — classic impatience from fans.
The image attached to the Reddit post is a meme: three orangutans sitting on a couch under the caption “IT’S EARLY 2026,” with a When We Were Young logo pasted in the corner — a lighthearted poke at the long wait for announcements.
Bottom line: fans are impatient and rumors are circulating, but nothing official has been posted. If you’re holding out for a lineup or tickets, keep an eye on the festival’s official channels and verified social accounts — and maybe check this feed for updates. We’ll update when an official announcement drops.
Source: Reddit • r/WhenWeWereYoungFest — post by u/Substantial_Dog_2068 (82 upvotes, 13 comments) — original post date: 2026-02-03.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/WhenWeWereYoungFest/comments/1quioqv/wen_concert_announcement/