Avril Lavigne to Rock the 2025 Warped Tour – A Pop Punk Icon’s Debut at the Legendary Festival
Avril Lavigne, the queen of pop punk, is officially joining the Vans Warped Tour in 2025, marking a significant milestone in her illustrious career. For the first time ever, Lavigne will be part of the iconic festival, making her debut at the Washington D.C. stop this June. Known for her powerful contributions to the pop-punk genre, Lavigne’s addition to the lineup is causing waves of excitement among fans of the genre.
Lavigne’s involvement in the 2025 Warped Tour coincides with the festival's monumental 30th anniversary. The event is a celebration of the past, present, and future of the punk and alternative music scenes. Lavigne, who rose to fame in the early 2000s, will bring her distinct sound and energy to a festival that helped launch the careers of many legendary bands. Reflecting on her decision to join, Lavigne shared her excitement, noting that the Warped Tour was a big part of her early music career. “So many of the bands I grew up listening to got their start playing this legendary tour,” she said. “I’m excited to be a part of this new rendition.”
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This special appearance will also be a nostalgic moment for Lavigne herself, as Simple Plan, one of her old friends from the scene, will also be performing at the D.C. stop. In fact, Simple Plan is opening for her on her Greatest Hits Tour, more than 20 years after they first toured together. The D.C. show is shaping up to be a heartwarming experience for fans who have followed Lavigne’s journey from her first headlining tour to now.
In addition to Lavigne, other well-known names like 3OH!3, Bowling For Soup, and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus will be performing at the D.C. stop, ensuring a packed lineup of memorable bands for fans of all ages. The festival will be taking place across three different cities, with stops in Washington D.C., Long Beach, California, and Orlando, Florida, offering fans multiple chances to experience the magic of the Warped Tour.
Lavigne's excitement doesn't stop with the music – she's also looking forward to embracing the quirky traditions of Warped Tour, including the infamous after-show barbecues where one band cooks for the other performers and crew. Lavigne, who already enjoys grilling on her own tours, expressed her anticipation for this Warped Tour ritual. “I already keep a grill under my bus, so I’m looking forward to those after-show BBQs everyone talks about,” she shared with a smile.
The 2025 Warped Tour is shaping up to be a perfect mix of nostalgia and fresh talent, with Avril Lavigne’s debut adding a special layer to the celebration of the festival’s 30-year legacy. As the full lineup continues to be revealed in the coming weeks, it’s clear that this year’s tour will be one to remember for fans old and new. Whether you're a long-time follower of Lavigne's career or a newcomer to the scene, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
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