SIMPLE PLAN, HOOBASTANK And THE USED Perform On Southwest Airlines Flight From Los Angeles To Orlando For 'Vans Warped Tour'

Vans Warped Tour took touring to new heights when SIMPLE PLAN, HOOBASTANK, THE USED and LØLØ performed aboard a Southwest Airlines flight to Orlando as part of the airline's "Live At 35" music program. The performances brought the festival experience to the skies, giving passengers a high-altitude preview of Vans Warped Tour before they landed.

As part of Southwest Airlines' ongoing program, "Live At 35" transforms ordinary flights into extraordinary concert experiences, with surprise pop-up performances for passengers at a cruising altitude of 35,000 feet. Known for turning the unexpected into unforgettable live music moments, the flight brought together four distinct acts spanning generations of alternative, punk and rock music, giving passengers an experience that goes well beyond the usual in-flight entertainment.

The special performance happened ahead of Vans Warped Tour's Orlando return, where fans will gather this weekend (November 14-15) at Camping World Stadium Campus. In partnership with Insomniac, the two-day festival will feature over 100 artists spanning rock, pop punk, alternative, emo, hip-hop, ska and beyond, alongside appearances from world-class skateboarders and elite action-sports athletes. This latest iteration builds on Vans Warped Tour's legacy while embracing a broader, more global future for one of music and skate culture's most enduring live platforms.

In addition to Orlando, Florida, Vans Warped Tour expanded its footprint and cultural impact in 2026 after last year's three sold-out U.S dates, as the tour will deliver five two-day festivals returning to Washington, D.C.; Long Beach, California; and Orlando, Florida, including the launch of two all-new international editions in Montreal, Canada and Mexico City, Mexico, marking a powerful global expansion.

Founded by Kevin Lyman in 1995, Vans Warped Tour built a singular legacy as the definitive summer festival for rock and alternative music fans, shaping generations of artists and audiences alike. Founded in 1995, Vans Warped Tour was never just a concert series; it was a proving ground, cultural crossroads, and community-driven platform where established acts shared stages with emerging talent, often at pivotal moments in their careers.

Throughout the years, Vans Warped Tour helped introduce and elevate artists who would go on to define modern music, with past performers including BLINK-182, NO DOUBT, SUBLIME, Beck, Katy Perry, NOFX, LIMP BIZKIT, BLACK EYED PEAS, GREEN DAY, Eminem, YELLOWCARD, BAD RELIGION and countless others.

From the airport to the festival grounds — and now 35,000 feet in the air — Vans Warped Tour is proving that the road to a great live music weekend can be just as memorable as the destination.

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