Vans Warped Tour in Mexico City: Punk Festival’s Historic Debut at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, September 12–13
Key Facts
- Dates and venue. Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Ciudad Deportiva Magdalena Mixhuca, Iztacalco, Mexico City.
- Historic debut. First Warped Tour edition on Mexican soil — a 2017 edition was announced but cancelled.
- Headliners. Jimmy Eat World, Simple Plan, Papa Roach, Black Veil Brides, Yellowcard, Taking Back Sunday and The All-American Rejects, plus Mexican acts División Minúscula, Allison, Thermo and 2 Minutos.
- Tickets. Two-day passes (‘abonos’) listed from MXN 2,455 to MXN 4,315; Plus passes from MXN 4,419 to MXN 6,429, via Ticketmaster.
- The tradition. Warped reveals no set times in advance — the famous inflatable schedule board goes up when doors open.
The Warped Tour Mexico City debut is finally happening: after a cancelled 2017 attempt, the legendary Vans Warped Tour lands at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on September 12 and 13, 2026, with more than 50 national and international acts including Jimmy Eat World, Simple Plan, Papa Roach, Black Veil Brides, Yellowcard, Taking Back Sunday and The All-American Rejects.
For expats who grew up on 2000s pop-punk and emo, this is a bucket-list weekend: the festival that defined a generation of alternative music comes to Mexico for the first time in its 30-year history.
Warped Tour Mexico City: A Debt Nine Years in the Making
Mexico was supposed to host the Warped Tour back in 2017, but the edition was cancelled — so the September 12–13, 2026 weekend at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez closes a nine-year wait for one of the country’s most dedicated alternative-music communities.
The Mexican stop is part of the festival’s 2026 international expansion — its first editions outside the United States — alongside Montreal, with U.S. legs in Washington, Long Beach and Orlando.
The Lineup: Pop-Punk Royalty Meets Mexican Legends
The confirmed bill mixes Warped-era icons — Jimmy Eat World, Simple Plan, Papa Roach, Black Veil Brides, Yellowcard, The All-American Rejects and late addition Taking Back Sunday — with Mexican scene pillars like División Minúscula, Allison and Thermo, plus Argentina’s 2 Minutos.
More than 50 acts play across multiple stages, and in classic Warped fashion, set times and stage assignments stay secret until the inflatable board is raised at the gate.
More Than Music: Skate, BMX and Counterculture
Warped Tour has always been as much about skateboarding, BMX, independent labels and non-profit booths as about the bands — Vans has been title sponsor since the festival’s second edition in the 1990s.
Founder Kevin Lyman called the Mexico City stop ‘a milestone’: ‘Montreal and Mexico City are home to some of the most dedicated music fans in the world.’
Practical Tips for the Weekend
The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is in Iztacalco, east of the center, reachable via Metro Ciudad Deportiva and Metrobús — official guidance recommends public transport over driving.
September is rainy season in CDMX: bring a poncho, sunscreen for the midday sun, and cashless payment options for food and merch.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Vans Warped Tour in Mexico City?
The Vans Warped Tour Mexico City edition takes place on September 12 and 13, 2026, at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
Who is playing at Warped Tour Mexico 2026?
Confirmed acts include Jimmy Eat World, Simple Plan, Papa Roach, Black Veil Brides, Yellowcard, Taking Back Sunday and The All-American Rejects, plus Mexican bands División Minúscula, Allison, Thermo and 2 Minutos.
How much are Warped Tour Mexico tickets?
Two-day passes were listed from MXN 2,455 to MXN 4,315, and Plus passes from MXN 4,419 to MXN 6,429, via Ticketmaster México.
Has the Warped Tour been to Mexico before?
No — the 2026 edition is the festival’s first on Mexican soil; a 2017 attempt was cancelled.
Connected Coverage
Same weekend in Bogotá: Festival Cordillera and the free Jazz al Parque — Latin America’s September 12–13 is stacked.
Sources: Sopitas, Ticketmaster México, GQ México, Prensa OCESA (reported August 31–September 1, 2026).
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