Las Vegas is about to light up in the kind of way only music can. From October 10 to 12, the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center will transform into a sanctuary for the soundtrack of our lives – “Best Friends Forever” returns in 2025, offering three days of reunion, celebration, and sonic nostalgia for the fans who grew up on the bands that defined a generation.

This year’s lineup reads like a love letter to the golden era of emo and indie rock. Minus the Bear will close out Friday with a 20th anniversary performance of Menos el Oso, while Jawbreaker claims Saturday night as their own, headlining a set sure to echo across Fremont Street. Jimmy Eat World will wrap the weekend in a carefully curated set that blends songs from their seminal Clarity with rare live gems, offering fans a glimpse of the magic that made them a staple in the scene.

But the surprises don’t stop there. Mineral will take the stage for a farewell performance, Cursive will perform two full albums across the weekend – Domestica on Friday and The Ugly Organ on Sunday – and Rilo Kiley reunites for a set that promises both nostalgia and revelation. Pedro the Lion celebrates its 30th anniversary, and countless other acts will remind us why music has the power to forge lasting friendships and lifelong memories.

Single-day GA and VIP tickets go on sale Thursday, July 10, at 10 a.m. PDT via BestFriendsForeverFest.com, with three-day passes still available while supplies last.

Beyond the lineup, BFF 2025 refines the festival experience with thoughtful improvements inspired by feedback from the inaugural event. Re-entry privileges will now apply to all three-day passes. Free water refill stations will dot the grounds, new accessibility viewing areas will offer better sightlines, and beverage and food options have been expanded and adjusted based on audience requests. Additional craft and retail vendors will round out the vibrant, community-focused atmosphere.

Best Friends Forever has always been more than just a festival. It’s a celebration of music, of the bands that shaped our teenage years, and of the friendships that flourished along the way – the kind that pick up exactly where you left off, no matter how much time has passed. This year, BFF invites fans old and new to step into the heart of historic downtown Las Vegas, just steps from Fremont Street, and experience a weekend where every note and every chorus reminds us why we fell in love with this music in the first place.

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