Festivals
Vans Warped Tour Expands Globally In 2026 With New Tour Stops In Montreal And Mexico City
The Vans Warped Tour is going global. The iconic music festival has unveiled its full 2026 tour schedule, including major stops in Montreal, Quebec and Mexico City, Mexico, marking the tour’s first time in the latter. This expansion represents a powerful step forward for the Vans Warped Tour as it brings its unmatched live experience to new audiences across North America. The five-city run will also return to U.S. markets with two-day stops in Washington D.C., Long Beach, CA, and Orlando, FL, creating a cross-boarder celebration that spans three countries and honors over three decades of the festival’s cultural legacy.
After a five-year hiatus, Warped roared back to life in 2025 for its 30th anniversary, delivering three, sold-out, high-energy weekends that reminded fans exactly why the festival became a cultural force. In partnership with Insomniac, the experience creators behind some of the world’s largest music festivals and live events, Warped returned to massive crowds with unforgettable sets from All Time Low, The All-American Rejects, Avril Lavigne, Boys Like Girls, Gym Class Heroes, mgk, Simple Plan, State Champs, Sublime, Yellowcard and many more. The 2025 comeback proved the Warped spirit is alive and stronger than ever. Now, the 2026 expansion takes that momentum global, building a scalable, multi-market model that will bring the festival’s unmistakable energy to an even broader audience while retaining the iconic elements that have made the punk rock music festival a cultural touchstone for over three decades.
“Bringing Warped back to international stages is an exciting milestone,” said Kevin Lyman, Founder of the Vans Warped Tour. “Montreal and Mexico City are home to some of the most dedicated music fans in the world, and expanding into these cities lets us share the Warped spirit with even more people. It’s the perfect time to grow the tour and celebrate the global community that’s been with us from the beginning.”
The 2026 Vans Warped Tour will bring together artists spanning rock, punk, alternative, pop punk, rap, emo, hardcore, ska and more. Fans can expect a mix of legendary icons, returning festival favorites, and rising acts, with the official lineup set to be announced at the top of the year. The tour kicks off in Washington, D.C., at the Festival Grounds at RFK Campus on June 13 and 14, before heading to Long Beach, CA, on July 25 and 26 at the Downtown Long Beach Shoreline Waterfront. Warped then goes international to brand new cities, stopping in Montreal on August 21 and 22 at Parc Jean-Drapeau and Mexico City on September 12 and 13 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, before wrapping up the year in Orlando, FL, at Camping World Stadium Campus on November 14 and 15.
Vans Warped Tour is proud to welcome back its powerhouse lineup of brand partners, including Vans, GHOST®, Slice Healthy Sodas, Ernie Ball, and Goodr in select markets, with more sponsors to be announced. GHOST® Energy returns as the official energy and hydration drink partner, keeping fans fueled for every high-energy moment on the tour.
AmericanExpress® Cardmembers can access Front Of The Line® Amex Presale Tickets™ for Montreal starting today, November 24 at 12:00 p.m. EST through Wednesday, November 26 at 11:59 a.m. EST. The general on sale for Montreal opens Wednesday, November 26 at 12:00 p.m. EST.
For tickets, visit VansWarpedTour.com.
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – Kaytranada
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE closed out another memorable week on Sunday with the biggest match in world football and a fitting musical finale. Fans packed the site well before kickoff, creating a sea of jerseys, flags, and face paint as they gathered to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina. Every big chance was met with gasps and cheers, and when Spain secured the victory, the celebrations spread across the festival grounds as supporters soaked in the final moments of a month-long tournament.
There was little time for the excitement to settle before the day’s entertainment shifted from football to live music. Montreal’s Kaytranada took over the Amphitheatre stage, giving fans one last reason to keep the energy going after the trophy presentation. Known for blending house, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music into a sound that feels uniquely his own, Kaytranada delivered exactly the kind of set the festival needed to close the weekend.
With Spain crowned world champions and Kaytranada providing the soundtrack to the celebration, the FIFA Fan Festival wrapped up another successful day at the PNE. It was a reminder that throughout the tournament, football and music proved to be the perfect combination, bringing thousands of people together to celebrate on and off the pitch.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
KAYTRANADA
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – The Dead South, Jesse Roper, Colin James
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE Grounds delivered another full day of football and live music on Saturday, July 18, as fans packed the site to watch the FIFA World Cup third-place match before spending the afternoon discovering Canadian talent across the festival stages.
The day opened with one last piece of World Cup drama before the tournament finale. England defeated France in the third-place match, giving English supporters plenty to celebrate before the music began. Groups wearing England shirts could be spotted throughout the grounds after the final whistle, adding to the lively atmosphere that has become a daily feature of the Fan Festival.
Once the football wrapped up, the focus shifted to the Amphitheatre and Park Stage. Vancouver’s own Jesse Roper was among the first artists we caught, bringing his signature blues-rock sound to an enthusiastic crowd. His guitar work and easy stage presence made for a strong start to the afternoon, with plenty of fans gathering in front of the stage despite a full day of entertainment still ahead.
Over on the Park Stage, Canadian blues-rock legend Colin James reminded everyone why he has remained one of the country’s most respected performers for decades. His set mixed polished musicianship with plenty of groove, drawing listeners of all ages who appreciated every guitar solo and familiar chorus.
The Dead South closed out the day. The Saskatchewan quartet’s blend of bluegrass, folk and country proved to be a perfect fit for the outdoor setting. Fans sang along, clapped in time and danced throughout the performance.
With the World Cup final less than 24 hours away, there was already a sense that the tournament was nearing its conclusion. Even so, July 18 showed that the FIFA Fan Festival remained much more than a place to watch football. It continued to bring together sport, live music and community in a way that has made it one of Vancouver’s standout events of the summer.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
THE DEAD SOUTH
JESSE ROPER
COLIN JAMES
FANS
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer