Warped Tour Origins and Early Years (1994–2004)

1. Warped Tour launches in Nampa, Idaho

   Jun 21, 1995Labels: Warped Tour, Kevin Lyman, Idaho Center

   • Warped Tour

2. 1995 Warped Tour concludes in Pontiac, Michigan

   Aug 18, 1995Labels: Warped Tour, Phoenix Plaza, Pontiac

   • Warped Tour

3. Vans becomes title sponsor for 1996 tour

   Jul 4, 1996Labels: Vans, Warped Tour, title sponsor

   • Warped 1996
   • Warped Tour

4. 1996 tour ends in Panama City, Florida

   Aug 8, 1996Labels: Warped Tour, Panama City, multi-stage setup

   • Warped 1996

5. International dates include Australia’s 1998 run

   Jan 11, 1998Labels: Warped Tour, Australia, skate culture

   • ABC Double J
   • Warped 1998

6. 1998 North American leg begins in Phoenix

   Jun 30, 1998Labels: Warped Tour, Phoenix, North America

   • Warped 1998

7. Warped Tour expands overseas for first time

   Aug 10, 1998Labels: Warped Tour, Europe, Japan

   • Warped 1998
   • ABC Double J

8. 1999 Warped begins with Oceania and Hawaii dates

   Jan 1, 1999Labels: Warped Tour, Oceania, Hawaii

   • Warped Tour PT
   • Warped Tour

9. Standardized compilation series begins with 2001 release

   Jun 19, 2001Labels: Warped Tour, Compilation album, 2001

   • Warped Tour
   • 2001 Comp IT

10. Compilation expands to two CDs in 2002

    Jan 1, 2002Labels: Warped Tour, Compilation album, 2002

    • Warped Tour
    • Warped Tour IT

11. 2004 compilation album released for tour season

    Jun 8, 2004Labels: Warped Tour, Compilation album, 2004

    • AllMusic
    • 2004 Comp IT