The Vans Warped Tour, a cornerstone of alternative music culture for more than two decades, is making a triumphant return this summer, and the first of three shows is in Washington, D.C., part of its highly anticipated 30th anniversary celebration.
Taking place on June 14th and 15th at the Festival Grounds at RFK Campus, the two-day festival marks one of only three exclusive stops on the tour’s limited-run revival, alongside Long Beach, California and Orlando, Florida.
Warped Tour’s last full national run came to an emotional close in 2018, capping off a legacy that began in 1995. In 2019, the festival returned briefly for its 25th anniversary, with only three dates in Cleveland, OH, Atlantic City, NJ, and Mountain View, CA.
In true Warped tradition, the 30th anniversary lineup blends nostalgic heavy-hitters with modern-day standouts across genres like punk, post-hardcore, pop-punk, and metalcore, with notable acts like August Burns Red, Silverstein, Memphis May Fire, Avril Lavigne, and many, many more.
As always, Warped Tour is more than just a music festival—it’s a cultural experience. Attendees can expect a full day of alternative community energy, complete with artist alley where bands will be selling merch or may be hosting meet & greets. There will be extreme sports which will consist of high-flying skate demos to jaw-dropping BMX tricks. Vans Warped Tour goes beyond just music and gives back to communities, which will be on display with their charity circle. There will be many other experiences on display for both days.
Whether you’re a veteran who followed the tour from city to city in the 2000s or a newcomer discovering Warped for the first time, this year’s event promises to honor the past while embracing the future.
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