It appears that Panic! at the Disco is set to stir buzz in their hometown of Las Vegas by headlining the When We Were Young music festival in 2025 alongside pop-punk stalwarts Blink-182. This is announced on their X page. The notable reunion arrives after frontman Brendon Urie hung up the band's coat in early 2023 to focus on his personal life, with their last show occurring in March of the same year. Joining these acts will be a roster of revered groups, including Weezer, Avril Lavigne, and The Offspring, to capture the essence of a generation's anthems.
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Next year marks the 20th anniversary of A Fever You Can't Sweat Out.
On October 18th, 2025, Panic! returns home to Las Vegas for one special night at @WWWYFest to perform the album in its entirety &… pic.twitter.com/m1TRid0F8V
On September 29, 8 News Now revealed the festival's lineup and special significance for Panic! at the Disco: they will be performing their debut album “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out” completely, celebrating its two-decade milestone. Prospective attendees have the benefit of securing presale tickets by signing up for the festival's SMS list, with sales starting on Friday at 10 a.m. PST, as 8 News Now reported.
Variety's coverage suggests some uncertainty about the term 'reunion,' given that Panic! at the Disco has essentially been a solo project for Urie since 2015. However, the When We Were Young festival will officially bring the band back to the stage. The full lineup is set to evoke nostalgia, featuring familiar bands that have resonated with the emo and rock audience since the early 2000s, according to Variety.
Adding to the musical homecoming experience, the When We Were Young Festival promises rare appearances by bands like Never Shout Never, The Cab, and The Rocket Summer, News 3 LV states. On October 18, 2025, festivalgoers will witness a blend of new artists and seasoned favorites. For Blink-182 fans, the anticipation builds as the band is set to perform hits from their albums, such as "Enema of the State." Festival organizers encourage fans to keep an eye on social media for any additional announcements and allow for layaway payment plans starting at $19.99 down.
