Are you a fan of punk rock and want to attend a show where you can watch some of the biggest stars of the genre perform live? If so, then Vans Warped Tour is your answer. The event is unlike any other where you can expect to enjoy epic fireworks, great music and energetic performances. Launched as a touring music festival, it has become one of the most popular spectacles that each year attracts millions of people from around the world.
The Vans Warped Tour was most recently held in 2017. The show began its tour on June 11 and concluded after performing in 41 cities on August 6. If you missed out on the event then there is nothing to worry about as the festival is all set to return next year in 2018.
If you are planning to have a memorable time with your family and friends then get your Vans Warped Tour tickets today.
The Dawn of Vans Warped Tour
The founder and operator of 4Fini, Inc, Kevin Lyman is the creator of Vans Warped Tour. It is a travelling rock festival. The event offers something for everyone as it provides the platform for groups to play in different genres like, punk rock, pop, metal core, electronic, hip-hop and ska live. The tour kicked off for the first time on June 21, 1995, at Boise’s Idaho Center and ended in Detroit on August 18, 1995. That year, multiple bands were given the chance to perform including, CIV, Deftones, Face to Face, Fluf, No Use for a Name and Orange 9mm to name a few.
Since its inception, the Vans Warped Tour has always taken place at outdoor venues. After its successful beginning, the festival returned in 1996 and this time, the event was sponsored by the skateboard shoe manufacturer, Vans. Since then, the company has been the primary sponsor of the spectacle who later lent its name to the festival. In 1998, it was decided that the tour will be performed for international audiences and since then Vans Warped Tour has been held in Japan, Australia, Canada and the United States. In 2012, the Vans Warped Tour traveled to the United Kingdom and was performed in London.
What to expect
There is a ton of exciting things that you can expect from the Vans Warped Tour. Apart from rocking out with your favorite groups, you can also look forward for a meet and greet session. What’s more is that you can take a picture with the performing acts. Plus, you can also get yourself an autograph from the bands that you adore.
The Vans Warped Tour is more than just a festival. It is a gathering of fans that enjoy listening to music. To make this event even more special, a BBQ Band is established every year that not only performs, but also prepares BBQ for other groups and crew members. This is done to create a party like atmosphere for the families. In the past, names like, Art of Shock, Dropkick Murphys, Animo and The Fabulous Rudies have all been introduced as BBQ Band.
Highlights
It’s been over two decades since the launch of Vans Warped Tour. Each year, the show announces a star-studded lineup which makes this event a highly awaited one. So far, many groups have performed at the festival including, A Day to Remember. They are among the most popular metal core bands that have released a number of catchy songs like, The Downfall of Us All, Have Faith in Me and All I Want. The quintet has also spawned a couple of certified Gold albums, ‘Homesick’ and ‘What Separates Me from You.’ In 2016, the band’s sixth studio LP, ‘Bad Vibrations’ hit the shelves. It became the group’s highest charting album as it peaked at the second spot on the Billboard 200.
The All-American Rejects is another group that has performed thrice at the Vans Warped Tour. The band is the recipient of one MTV Video Music Award who is best known for their single, Gives You Hell. The song was certified 4×Platinum by the RIAA and was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Music: Rock Track. In addition, the band has recorded a Double Platinum-selling album, ‘Move Along’ which received three stars out of five from AllMusic.
In addition, 3OH!3, No Doubt, As I Lay Dying, Atmosphere, Bad Religion, Billy Idol, Danger Radio and Desperation Squad have all taken the stage at the Vans Warped Tour.
Vans Warped Tour Ticket Prices
The Vans Warped Tour just keeps getting bigger and better every year. The show always exceeds the expectations and features explosive performances that cannot be experienced anywhere else. Now, this musical extravaganza is going to take place soon and you can be a part of it by getting your tickets early.
However, before you do that, it is advised to check the Vans Warped Tour ticket prices in the listings on this page.
