On June 27, the 16th annual Vans Warped Tour will make its yearly stop at Seaside Park in Ventura, Calif.
The Warped Tour has had a date in Ventura every year since its inception back in 1995.
The tour is one of the premier tours of the summer season due to it’s multiple stages and vast lineups.
The lineups feature some of the most well-known bands in punk/rock today, as well as up-and-coming artists looking to make a name for themselves.
This year, the main stage will feature 30 minute sets from the likes of: The All-American Rejects, Alkaline Trio, Bring Me The Horizon, The Dillinger Escape Plan and Sum 41.
While these big name acts on the main stage are sure to draw a crowd, Missy Mccarty, an 18-year-old Moorpark student is excited to see some of her favorite bands.
“This will be my third time going to Warped, I’m really excited to see Enter Shikari, Set Your Goals, Motion City Soundtrack and a few others this year,” McCarty said.
Another thing that makes Warped Tour unique compared to other festival style tours is the meet-and-greets that are offered.
Various merchants will set up tents in-between and during sets to allow fans to meet many different artists featured on the tour.
Justin LaTorre, a 20-year-old Moorpark College student attended Warped Tour last summer.
“There are always favorite artists and new artists to discover at Warped Tour.
It is rare that there would be nothing to see; you only know by going,” LaTorre said.
“I just got into VersaEmerge so I’m interested to see how they are live, also Hey Monday, the Rocket Summer and Enter Shikari,” said LaTorre.
Known for its wide variety of acts and genres all performing on the same tour, the Vans Warped Tour is guaranteed to have something for everyone to enjoy.
Tickets are available now. To purchase tickets or to view the complete list of artists and stages for this year’s tour, visit www.warpedtour.com.