Vans Warped Tour is coming back to Long Beach for another summer. The punk, emo, and skate festival returns to Marina Green at the Shoreline Waterfront on Saturday and Sunday, July 24 and 25, 2027. The lineup is not out yet, but two-day passes are on sale through Front Gate Tickets, with layaway that started at $5 down.
The 2027 date was announced on July 28, 2026, right after the 2026 Long Beach edition, which was headlined by Jimmy Eat World, All Time Low, and Bowling for Soup. Warped founder Kevin Lyman has a local connection: he got his start as a stage manager at Fenders Ballroom in Long Beach. Here is what is confirmed so far, from the festival site and ticketing page as of September 28, 2026.
The quick version
| When | Saturday and Sunday, July 24 and 25, 2027. The festival guide lists hours of 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Where | Marina Green, Shoreline Waterfront, 386 East Shoreline Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802 |
| Lineup | Not announced yet. Different bands play each day. |
| Ages | All ages. Kids 7 and under free with a parent who has a pass. 21+ for alcohol. |
| Tickets | Two-day GA $149.98 with fees, through Front Gate Tickets |
| Re-entry | No |
| Payment | Cashless, with cash-to-card exchange on site |
| Official site | vanswarpedtourlongbeach.com |
Who’s playing
The 2027 lineup has not been announced. Visit Long Beach, the city’s tourism bureau, describes the festival as more than 100 bands mixing favorites from Warped’s past with newer acts, and the FAQ confirms each day gets a different lineup. Visit Long Beach also says the sets will be streamed live, with links posted closer to the date.
The old-school stuff is back
If you went to Warped in a parking lot somewhere between 1995 and 2019, the FAQ answers the questions you probably have:
- Skaters? Yes. Pro and amateur athletes skate the Vans Vert Ramp.
- Band merch tents? Yes. Artist Alley is where bands sell their own merch, and some do meet and greets there.
- Charities? Yes. A whole section of the grounds is set aside for nonprofits.
- The canned food trick? Still works. Bring canned food to the doors and you get a skip-the-line wristband. The food is donated to Feed Our Children.
Tickets
Buy only from Front Gate Tickets. Two-day prices listed on September 28, 2026:
| Pass | Price | With fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Day GA | $129.99 | $149.98 |
| 2-Day GA+ | $159.99 | $189.98 |
| 2-Day VIP | $339.99 | $389.98 |
- GA+ adds dedicated entry and air-conditioned premium restrooms.
- VIP adds VIP viewing areas, temperature-controlled restrooms, and expedited entry. You need a physical passport or U.S. ID to enter VIP areas.
- Single-day passes appear on the passes page. They were not listed for sale on the ticketing page at the time of writing.
- Payment plans: The FAQ says plans start at $10 down, and the July announcement advertised $5 down. Miss a payment and you get a 10-day grace period before the plan is canceled.
- Limit: Four passes per person. A two-day pass is one scan per day and is not transferable once scanned.
Getting there
Marina Green sits on the downtown Long Beach waterfront along Shoreline Drive. The festival expects traffic to peak just before doors and at the end of each night.
- Official shuttles: The travel page lists city shuttles with one departure a day and a continuous hotel shuttle from the Marriott LAX. The pickup points currently posted are in Long Beach, Fullerton, and Ontario. Passes are sold only through the festival site, and the drop-off lot is about a 10 to 15 minute walk from the entrance.
- Parking: Buy a parking pass in advance for a nearby garage. The festival says some lots open as early as 8 a.m.
- Rideshare: Pickup and drop-off spots are spread around downtown Long Beach. At peak times, walk a few blocks away for an easier pickup.
- Other options: Visit Long Beach points to Long Beach Transit, Long Beach Bike Share, and the city’s free Circuit shuttle.
- Flying in: Long Beach Airport is about nine miles away.
What to bring
- An approved bag: Clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, clear one-gallon freezer bags, any bag 6 x 9 inches or smaller, or an empty hydration pack with no more than two main compartments and one small one. Non-clear backpacks and purses are not allowed.
- Water: An empty reusable plastic bottle. Refill stations are free. Metal bottles are not allowed.
- Sun and rain: Lotion sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, ponchos, and umbrellas under 10 inches when collapsed.
- Earplugs.
- Cameras: Non-professional cameras and handheld video devices under 6 inches, including GoPros and Polaroids. Selfie sticks are allowed here.
- Totems up to 5 feet tall, made of lightweight material.
- Babies: A single-seat umbrella stroller under 15 pounds, plus baby food.
- A real ID. Digital IDs, school IDs, and expired IDs are not accepted.
What to leave at home
- Blankets, beach towels, chairs, and tents. Warped bans all of them.
- Big chains and spiked jewelry. Studs are fine. Chains must be under 10 inches, at security’s discretion.
- Liquid makeup and eye drops. Powder makeup is allowed.
- Gang-affiliated paraphernalia, including cuts, colors, and patches.
- Aerosols, inflatables, balloons, and beach balls.
- Outside food and drinks, including candy (baby food is the exception).
- Over-the-counter medication. It is available at first aid.
- Professional cameras, meaning detachable lenses, tripods, or big zooms.
- Full-size or double strollers, wagons, and pets.
Inside the gates
- No ins and outs. Valid, unscanned passes get in until an hour before the end of the day.
- Security is thorough. Expect a TSA-style search that can include a pat-down and removing your shoes.
- House rules: No moshing, crowd-surfing, or stage-diving, according to the festival policies.
- Cashless. Credit, debit, Samsung Pay, Apple Pay, and Android Pay. Cash can be swapped for a prepaid card on site.
- Lockers include a universal phone charger and give unlimited locker access both days.
- New parents: Main Medical has a space for breastfeeding and pumping.
Accessibility
There is no accessibility pre-registration. Stop at the Accessibility Services Hub, to the left after you enter, for a free accessibility wristband plus one companion wristband. Accessible entry lanes are at each entrance, and accessible viewing areas are at designated stages, first come, first served. The grounds are asphalt and some grass, and mobility device charging is available at the hub. Wheelchair-accessible official shuttles are available if you contact the festival with your order number. Accessible parking details for 2027 are listed as coming soon.
Still to come
The 2027 lineup, day splits, set times, the map, 2027 parking and shuttle details, and the livestream links. The 824 Journal will update this guide as they are released.
Sources
- Vans Warped Tour Long Beach, official site, including hours and info, FAQ, travel, amenities, and accessibility
- Vans Warped Tour Long Beach on Front Gate Tickets (prices as of September 28, 2026)
- MyNewsLA: Vans Warped Tour Returns to Long Beach in 2027 (July 28, 2026)
- Visit Long Beach: 2027 Vans Warped Tour Long Beach
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