With the future of When We Were Young still up in the air, Redditors on r/WhenWeWereYoungFest are already making plans for the weekend of October 17th — and they range from romantic getaways to newborn naps.
The original post (Feb 20, 2026) asked people what they’ll be doing that weekend if WWWY doesn’t happen. We pulled the top replies to give a quick snapshot of the vibe among fans.
- Europe trips and overseas travel — one user said they booked a trip to Europe because it was probably cheaper than WWWY tickets.
- Vegas, Vegas, Vegas — multiple replies: locals staying put, groups going anyway even if the festival is canceled, and people celebrating birthdays there to avoid hotel sticker shock.
- Concert carryovers — people hitting other shows instead, like Used + My Chemical Romance at the Hollywood Bowl or planning for the Flogging Molly cruise the following week.
- Recovery mode — a few fans are recovering from other festivals (Riot Fest, Aftershock) or just planning a chill weekend at home.
- Nostalgia & loneliness — several comments about missing friends who only meet up at WWWY, or remembering past years with a heavy heart.
- Life events — newborns, anniversaries, and 21st birthday plans (karaoke over the big fest) were all in the mix.
- Money moves — some are glad they saved the cash from not buying tickets; others would still splurge if a show popped up.
- Frustration about festival planning timelines — one commenter asked why organizing a Vegas festival takes so long and wondered why promoters can’t announce things faster like other tours.
Bottom line: the community is split between making alternate plans, holding out hope, and leaning into whatever social plans replace the festival for them. Whether you’re booking a flight, nursing a hangover, or paging through old clips from WWWY, this year’s uncertainty hasn’t killed the sense of community — it’s just rerouted it.
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