Instagram/Kevin Lyman Music Warped Tour 2026 revives its legendary no-headliner, artist-first ethos for its biggest edition ever. Discover the visionary festival's ambitious global return. April 1, 2026 AceShowbiz - When Kevin Lyman created the Vans Warped Tour in 1995, he made a bold choice that puzzled many in the music industry: no headliners. Instead, every artist was given equal prominence, listed alphabetically on promotional materials. Three decades later, with Warped gearing up for its largest edition ever-featuring five two-day festivals across Washington D.C.