Concerts Reviews
P!nk Delivers Unforgettable Shows in Vancouver: Two Nights of Aerial Antics and Iconic Hits
“Finally!” exclaimed P!nk as she took the stage at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, on September 6th and 7th. These highly anticipated shows were originally scheduled for October last year, but were postponed due to health reasons. Throughout the nights, P!nk repeatedly apologized for the rescheduling, acknowledging the additional costs fans incurred beyond just concert tickets. Always quick with a joke, she quipped, “I’m usually late by 25 minutes, but a whole year definitely takes the cake!”
These marked my 16th and 17th P!nk shows since 2004, so I’ll admit my bias upfront. I snagged tickets last week, eager to witness the latest stops on P!nk’s record-breaking tour. Already the fifth highest-grossing tour by a female artist ever—surpassed only by her own Beautiful Trauma tour, and those of Madonna, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift—P!nk’s Trustfall/Summer Carnival tour has been met with rave reviews worldwide.
True to form, P!nk brought her signature mix of high-flying acrobatics and powerhouse vocals to Vancouver, delivering performances that mirrored the best of her shows of her 20+ year long carreer. This tour, promoting her eighth studio album Trustfall, has seen more than three million tickets sold across North America, Europe, and Australia.
Both nights kicked off with Irish rockers, The Script, followed by DJ and producer KidCutUp, who expertly hyped the crowd.
P!nk made her grand entrance flying down from the top of the stage in a harness for “Get The Party Started,” a visually stunning opener complete with a sparkly bodysuit, a popstar microphone headset, backup dancers, and gravity-defying vocals. Her setlist kicked off with fan favourites like “Raise Your Glass,” which featured dancers with beach-themed props and scooters shaped like pool flamingos. Hits like “Who Knew,” “Just Like A Pill,” and “What About Us” followed, with dazzling firework displays elevating the carnival-esque atmosphere.
The show’s aerial choreography peaked during “Turbulence,” as P!nk performed suspended upside down above the audience, still effortlessly hitting every note. Known for her down-to-earth personality, she interacted with the crowd, joked with her crew, even passing out candy, and later sat down at the piano for a touching cover of Adele’s rendition of Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love.” “It’s a love song,” she mused, “so you know I didn’t write it.”
The night continued with hits like “Just Give Me A Reason,” “F**kin’ Perfect,” and “Just Like Fire.” In a intimate moment, P!nk dedicated “When I Get There,” a song about her father’s passing, which she described as “probably the saddest song I’ve ever written,” to those who’ve lost loved ones.
The energy ramped up again with “I Am Here,” 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up,” and an electrifying performance of “Try” with P!nk suspended in a cage. The crowd roared as she closed with “Trustfall,” “Blow Me (One Last Kiss),” and her 2023 hit “Never Gonna Not Dance Again.”
For the grand finale, P!nk strapped into her harness once more, soaring above the audience during “So What,” making sure even those in the nosebleed seats felt part of the action. As the lights came up and the crowd spilled into the streets, there was a palpable sense of shared awe at what had transpired—and a sea of pink-clad fans buzzing from an unforgettable night. As one attendee said after the show “It’s like [Cirque du Soleil’s] O, but not O!”
P!nk’s personality, charisma, and boundless energy shone throughout both nights, proving once again why she’s a live music powerhouse. For her Vancouver fans and myself, the wait was worth it. P!nk is continuing her Trustfall/Summer Carnival tour in the US until November so don’t hesitate to go if you’re nearby!
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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer – Taken with a point&shoot from the crowd
Concerts Reviews
The Offspring Bring ‘Supercharged World Tour” to Vancouver
Born in the *very* early 80’s, I was probably the perfect age to experience The Offspring when they hit it big. I remember when “Pretty Fly for a White Guy” was exploding, and “Why Don’t You Get a Job” was pretty much everywhere for a minute. Remember when Much Music was still a thing that featured music? But for me, the 90’s was the decade of punk/rock songs finding their way into video games and I can’t hear “All I Want” without thinking about Crazy Taxi. I think I played that game to hear that song! Probably not what the game designers had planned, but what do they care? I bought the damn game, take the win!
The Offspring launched 2026 by bringing their Supercharged World Tour to Canada earlier this month, with their second show here in Vancouver. The Offspring are one of those bands you think about when you think of 90’s punk. We just enjoyed Sum 41’s farewell tour last year, and while I hate that they’re gone, others carry on. We’ll never forget you, GOB! Supporting their new record brought their fans out in droves, packing Vancouver’s Rogers Arena.
The Offspring have no shortage of hits, and they rocked their way through them all. Their fans – liberty spikes front and center – had no opportunity to sit or rest from the moment the main attraction hit the stage. Tracks like “Bad Habit,” “Hammerhead,” and “Make It All Right” hit hard. Everyone knew the words, and everyone sang along. Often loudly. Proudly!
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Upcoming The Offspring: SUPERCHARGED WORLDWIDE in ‘26 Tour Dates:
Tue Jan 27 — Prince George, BC — CN Centre
Wed Jan 28 — Grande Prairie, AB — Bonnetts Energy Centre
Fri Jan 30 — Edmonton, AB — Rogers Place
Sun Feb 01 — Calgary, AB — Scotiabank Saddledome
Thu Feb 05 — Winnipeg, MB — Canada Life Centre
Fri Feb 06 — Fargo, ND — FARGODOME
Sat Feb 07 — Sioux City, IA — Tyson Events Center
Tue Feb 10 — Evansville, IN — Ford Center
Wed Feb 11 — Grand Rapids, MI — Van Andel Arena
Fri Feb 13 — Hamilton, ON — TD Coliseum
Sat Feb 14 — London, ON — Canada Life Place
Tue Feb 17 — Peterborough, ON — Peterborough Memorial Centre
Thu Feb 19 — Ottawa, ON — Canadian Tire Centre
Sat Feb 21 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre
Mon Feb 23 — Moncton, NB — Avenir Centre
Tue Feb 24 — Halifax, NS — Scotiabank Centre
More information can be found at TheOffspring.com.
THE OFFSPRING
BAD RELIGION
All Photo Credit: Jason Martin
Concerts Reviews
The Offspring Supercharge Victoria With A Night of Hits
The Offspring kicked off the Canadian leg of their Supercharged World Tour in Victoria on January 22, and from the jump, it felt like more than just another tour stop. For decades, they’ve stood tall in punk rock history, firmly planted on the genre’s Rushmore alongside Green Day, NOFX, and Bad Religion. They even helped spark the rise of one of Canada’s own legends, Sum 41. The timing of this tour couldn’t be better either, landing right after the release of Supercharged, an album that pulls together different eras of the band into one fast, loud, and familiar rush. With a fresh record to celebrate and a hit-stacked catalog that spans generations, it’s easy to see why thousands showed up to sell out the Save-On Foods Memorial Centre.
Even before stepping inside, the night already felt alive. Fans swarmed the area, and more than a few leaned fully into the fun, rocking full Pretty Fly Guy fits. Once inside, that energy expanded. What felt like hundreds instantly turned into thousands, and you could feel it was one of those passing the torch kind of nights. Fans who grew up blasting Smash, Self-Titled, and Ignition brought their kids along to experience the music that helped shape their own teenage years. It didn’t take long to realize this crowd was ready to go off. But before The Offspring hit the stage, punk royalty took over.
“We promised you we’d play here again Victoria, sorry it took us 25 years.” With that, Bad Religion had the room eating out of their hands. The Cali punk icons ripped straight into classics like “Punk Rock Song,” “Recipe For Hate,” and “American Jesus,” keeping the energy sky high from start to finish. Every song hit hard, every chorus was shouted back, and by the time they wrapped up, Victoria was fully primed for what was coming next.
Then, it was go time. The Offspring burst onto the stage and wasted no time, opening with “Come Out and Play.” The reaction was instant. Fans were on their feet in seconds, screaming every word and even belting out the guitar riff like it was second nature. There was no warm up period here, just straight chaos. Noodles made his presence felt without saying a word, flashing Abolish ICE on the back of his guitar, a quiet but powerful reminder of punk’s roots. Front and center, Dexter was unstoppable. Locked in, bursting with energy, and sounding every bit as sharp as he did in the 90s. Any doubts about whether he still had it were gone before the first song even ended.
The setlist was deep, stretching across 20 tracks and touching nearly every major chapter of the band’s career. Smash, Americana, Rise and Fall, and Supercharged all got their moment. Songs like “Bad Habit,” “Hammerhead,” and “Make It All Right” sent the crowd into full meltdown mode. Fans didn’t just sing along, they gave everything back, lyric for lyric, letting the band know exactly how much these songs have meant over the years. The Offspring also kept things unpredictable, tossing in covers that somehow fit perfectly into the madness. “Hey Jude,” “I Wanna Be Sedated,” and even “In the Hall of the Mountain King” popped up. One of the most powerful moments of the night came when Dex sat down at the piano for “Gone Away,” pulling the entire arena into a quiet, emotional pause that hit just as hard as the chaos.
As the night raced toward its finish line, things went nuclear. The final stretch was pure fan service in the best way possible. “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy),” sent the place into celebration mode, and when the encore rolled around with “You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid,” before closing it all out with “Self Esteem,” the building was shaking. During “Far Kid,” a zeppelin balloon floated across the arena flashing the iconic “Dance Fucker Dance” line and the crowd happily obeyed. Confetti erupted during the final chorus, turning the moment into total chaos in the most perfect way. Between moments like that and the relentless energy these legends brought to the stage, it’s easy to understand how they’ve stayed at the top of the genre for so long. The Offspring gave Victoria a night it won’t soon forget, and if this was just the start of the Canadian run, the rest of the country is in for a wild ride.
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Upcoming The Offspring: SUPERCHARGED WORLDWIDE in ‘26 Tour Dates:
Sat Jan 24 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena
Sun Jan 25 — Kelowna, BC — Prospera Place
Tue Jan 27 — Prince George, BC — CN Centre
Wed Jan 28 — Grande Prairie, AB — Bonnetts Energy Centre
Fri Jan 30 — Edmonton, AB — Rogers Place
Sun Feb 01 — Calgary, AB — Scotiabank Saddledome
Thu Feb 05 — Winnipeg, MB — Canada Life Centre
Fri Feb 06 — Fargo, ND — FARGODOME
Sat Feb 07 — Sioux City, IA — Tyson Events Center
Tue Feb 10 — Evansville, IN — Ford Center
Wed Feb 11 — Grand Rapids, MI — Van Andel Arena
Fri Feb 13 — Hamilton, ON — TD Coliseum
Sat Feb 14 — London, ON — Canada Life Place
Tue Feb 17 — Peterborough, ON — Peterborough Memorial Centre
Thu Feb 19 — Ottawa, ON — Canadian Tire Centre
Sat Feb 21 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre
Mon Feb 23 — Moncton, NB — Avenir Centre
Tue Feb 24 — Halifax, NS — Scotiabank Centre
More information at TheOffspring.com.
THE OFFSPRING
All Photo Credit: Marquise Monno