Capitol Punk Parade: Warped Tour 2025 Lineup Unveiled in Washington, DC
Let’s cut to the chase: Warped Tour 2025 is rolling into Washington, DC with a star-studded billboard of punk, pop-punk and alternative acts set to ignite the nation’s capital. As an award-winning journalist, I’m here to break down every stage headliner, undercard revelation and logistical nugget you need to lock into your summer festival calendar.
The tour kicks off on July 9 at RFK Stadium, transforming the sprawling grassy expanse into a multi-stage playground. Main attractions include veterans Blink-182 and Paramore, both confirmed via official press release on vanswarpedtour.com and corroborated by a Billboard Music report on May 2. Blink-182 will showcase tracks from their upcoming LP Back on Track, while Paramore plans to deliver an exclusive acoustic set of fan favorites alongside new singles.
Beyond the heavy hitters, a diverse roster of support acts spans decades and subgenres. Rising emo revival crew Mom Jeans and trailblazers The Used round out the Punch Stage lineup, according to a statement shared on Rolling Stone’s festival preview. Hardcore pillars like Comeback Kid will bring mosh-pit mayhem, and pop-pierced rockers State Champs are slated for a late afternoon slot, according to both the Vans website and an insider tip published by Alternative Press.
Local fan-favorite DC act Girl in Red will score a coveted early-evening performance on the Crossroad Stage—an inclusion confirmed in the tour’s interactive map and echoed by a Washington Post culture column on May 5. That stage also features genre-bending outfits such as Japanese Breakfast and indie-rock upstarts The Linda Lindas, ensuring a midday vibe shift to keep things eclectic.
Food trucks and merch booths will ring the perimeter, with vegan options emphasized after an accessibility audit cited by DC’s Office of Nightlife and Culture. Security upgrades include cashless payment systems and Covid-19 safety protocols, as outlined in a venue advisory posted by RFK Stadium management.
Tickets go on general sale May 15 at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster, with VIP packages—complete with early entry, commemorative laminate and backstage viewing platforms—available for pre-order through the official Warped Tour app. Parking details, shuttle routes and ADA accommodations are all listed in the downloadable event guide linked on nypost.com and confirmed by tour organizers.
Whether you’re chasing circle pits or scouting the next guitar hero, Washington, DC’s Warped Tour 2025 is poised to be the pop-punk spectacle of the summer. And there you have it. Make of that what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and Vans Warped Tour official site, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Washington Post, Alternative Press
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