Silverstein Hits Winnipeg on the ’25 Years of Noise Tour’

Silverstein’s 25 Years of Noise Tour hit Winnipeg’s Burton Cummings Theatre on November 23, delivering a multi-generational lineup that felt like a reminder of how loud, messy, and emotionally loaded this scene still is. With Bloom, Free Throw, and Thursday setting up the night, the show moved with the urgency of a band refusing to slow down, even after a quarter-century.

Australia’s Bloom opened with the confidence of a band quickly climbing the hardcore ladder. Their set leaned into fan favourites like “Forget Me Not” and “Out of Reach,” instantly locking the crowd into high gear. If anyone walked into the venue tired, Bloom shook that out within the first five minutes.

Free Throw followed with their trademark blend of self-aware chaos and catharsis. By the time “Two Beers In” dropped, the entire room was singing like it had been waiting all week for that one moment. “Tongue Tied” carried the same emotional weight, a reminder that Free Throw’s appeal lies in turning vulnerability into something loud and communal

Thursday, one of the most influential post-hardcore bands of the early 2000s, stepped up next. “Understanding in a Car Crash” and “Standing on the Edge of Summer” sounded as sharp as they did two decades ago, proof that Geoff Rickly’s voice still knows exactly where to land. When the band finished, a good chunk of the crowd immediately demanded “once more,” which tells you everything about the grip Thursday still has.

Then came the main event. Before Silverstein even touched their instruments, the theatre went dark as a montage rolled through the band’s 25-year history, grainy tour footage, cramped vans, early recordings, and flashes of the band aging alongside the scene they helped shape. It wasn’t subtle, but it didn’t need to be. It worked.

Silverstein opened hard, with “Negative Space”. “You Gotta Stay Positive” turned into a breakout moment despite its brevity. The band played like they had something to prove. Not in desperation, but with the energy of a group that still enjoys being loud together.

The encore sealed it: “My Heroine,” “Smashed Into Pieces,” and “Bleed No More.” The crowd belted every word, creating one of those closing moments that feels less like a sing-along and more like a collective release.

Twenty-five years in, Silverstein isn’t coasting on nostalgia. They’re staging a reminder to Winnipeg and everyone else that the noise still matters.

Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!

Upcoming Tour Dates:
Nov. 26 – Edmonton, AB @ Midway
Nov. 28 – Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue
Nov. 29 – Portland, OR @ Roseland
Nov. 30 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
Dec. 02 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
Dec. 03 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
Dec. 05 – Riverside, CA @ RMA
Dec. 06 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
Dec. 07 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
Dec. 10 – Austin, TX @ RADIO/EAST
Dec. 12 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
Dec. 13 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
Dec. 14 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
Dec. 16 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
Dec. 17 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
Dec. 19 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
Dec. 20 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
More information on the band’s website.

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THURSDAY

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All Photo Credit: Nischal Karki