After an explosive debut in 2024, “All Your Friends Fest” returns to Burl’s Creek Event Grounds on June 28 and June 29, 2025, promising another massive weekend of pop-punk, emo, and alternative nostalgia – with a fresh new lineup that blends legacy acts with modern scene-shapers.

Headlining this year’s celebration of eyeliner and guitar breakdowns are none other than Rise Against, Underoath, Boys Like Girls, The Veronicas, and Avril Lavigne, whose return as a headliner cements her status as the genre’s enduring icon. They’ll be joined by State Champs, Relient K, Moneen, illScarlett, Faber Drive, and many more for two fays of anthemic singalongs, scene reunions, and sun-soaked chaos.

“This year’s lineup is a testament to the foundation and evolution of the genre,” said Brooke Dunford, director of talent buying at Republic Live. “Rise Against built their legacy in punk’s raw intensity, while Avril Lavigne brought pop-punk to the masses — both instrumental in shaping the spirit of this festival.”

The full list of artists announced so far reads like a who’s who of mid-2000s iPod playlists and rising alt radio stars:

Simple Plan, Knuckle Puck, Winona Fighter, The Starting Line, Four Year Strong, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Taylor Acorn are all on deck. And more acts are still to be announced later this spring.

Last year’s inaugural edition saw emotional and unforgettable sets from Fall Out Boy, Billy Talent, Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional, All-American Rejects, and more. For many, AYFF wasn’t just a music festival – it was a time machine, transporting fans to the golden age of Warped Tour, when every summer meant parking lot stages and emotional lyrics scribbled on notebook covers.

Attendees soaked in the atmosphere, camping on-site or making the drive from nearby Toronto. From dawn until after dark, two alternating stages kept the music flowing. The party didn’t end with the last headliner – pop-punk DJ sets by Wade MacNeil (Alexisonfire) kept the spirit alive late into the night.

What truly sets All Your Friends Fest apart is its spirit of connection. Artists and fans mingled freely among the festival grounds, the usual barriers dissolved. “It felt exactly like what Warped Tour was all about,” said Pat Kordyback of Stereos during last year’s set. That sentiment echoed everywhere — from the VIP areas to the campgrounds — where artists and fans shared the same space, fueled by the same love for the music.

Presale tickets are available now through the Friend Zone email list, offering early access to the weekend passes and exclusive updates. Fans can also snag limited-edition AYFF merch, with a run designed to celebrate the festival’s second year.

As festivals like Warped Tour and Wayhome fade into memory, All Your Friends Fest emerges as Canada’s premiere destination for emo and pop-punk fans, new and old alike. If the 2024 edition was any indication, 2025 is going to be bigger, louder, and even more unforgettable.

Stay tuned for the final lineup announcement in the coming months, and make sure to start practicing your screams — because this summer, we’re going back to when “your heart was the loudest sound.”