A Day To Remember kicked things into high gear with “The Downfall of Us All,” and from the opening “da-da-da” chant, the crowd was immediately ready to go. It was the perfect song to get everyone on their feet and set the energy for the rest of the night.
ADTR kept that momentum going with fan favorites like “I’m Made of Wax, Larry, What Are You Made Of?,” “2nd Sucks,” “Right Back at It Again,” and “Paranoia.” Their set was a great mix of the heavy breakdowns and catchy pop-punk choruses that have made the band such a huge part of the scene.
Songs like “Have Faith in Me” and “If It Means a Lot to You” gave the crowd a chance to slow things down and sing together, while “Mr. Highway’s Thinking About the End” brought the heaviness right back. They also dedicated “All I Want” to Good Charlotte before eventually closing their set with “All Signs Point to Lauderdale.”
By the end of their performance, ADTR had done exactly what an opening band should do — they made the stadium feel like the headliner had already arrived.
Next up was Good Charlotte, and their performance felt like stepping straight back into the golden era of pop-punk.
They wasted no time, opening with “The Anthem,” immediately turning BMO Stadium into one massive singalong. From there, they packed their set with songs like “Girls & Boys,” “Riot Girl,” “Predictable,” “The Chronicles of Life and Death,” “Hold On,” and “I Don’t Wanna Be In Love (Dance Floor Anthem).”
One of the biggest moments of their set came during “The River.” M. Shadows joined Good Charlotte onstage, giving fans the collaboration many had been hoping to see when the tour was first announced. Hearing his vocals live alongside Good Charlotte made an already memorable song even better.
Good Charlotte finished out their set with some of their biggest songs, including “Little Things,” “I Just Wanna Live,” and, of course, “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous.” Even after decades, the songs still hit just as hard, and judging by how loudly the stadium sang along, they still mean just as much to the fans who grew up listening to them.
Finally, it was time for Avenged Sevenfold to take the stage in front of their hometown Southern California crowd.
Opening with “Nightcall”, a tribute to Kavinsky, they got everyone involved with an interactive lightshow by scanning a QR code and holding their lights up in the air. From there, we got the infamous intro to “Nightmare,” and Avenged Sevenfold immediately reminded everyone why they were the headliners. The combination of the massive BMO Stadium setting, the lights, the production, and thousands of fans singing along made their entrance feel larger than life.
Their set pulled songs from throughout their career, including “Afterlife,” “Shepherd of Fire,” “Buried Alive,” “Seize the Day,” “Hail to the King,” “Nobody,” “M.I.A.,” “Bat Country,” and “Unholy Confessions.”
The older songs brought some of the loudest reactions of the night. Hearing an entire stadium scream along to songs like “Bat Country” and “Unholy Confessions” showed just how much Avenged Sevenfold’s music has continued to connect with fans over the years.
There were also some special moments that made the Los Angeles show feel different from just another tour stop. During “Hail to the King,” a fan threw a gender-reveal card onto the stage, leading M. Shadows to announce the result with “Hail to the Queen.” Later, the band dedicated “M.I.A.” to U.S. military service members.
After the chaos and energy of “Unholy Confessions,” Avenged Sevenfold returned for one final song, closing the night with “Cosmic.” It was a completely different feeling from the heaviness that came before it and gave the show an emotional, almost cinematic ending.
Final Thoughts
Putting A Day To Remember, Good Charlotte, and Avenged Sevenfold together on one stadium bill felt like a celebration of multiple generations of alternative music.
ADTR brought the breakdowns and nonstop energy. Good Charlotte brought nostalgia and massive singalongs. Avenged Sevenfold brought it all home with a powerful headlining performance in Southern California.
For fans who grew up with these bands, there was something special about hearing songs that have been part of our lives for years being played in front of a packed stadium. It wasn’t just about seeing three bands perform — it was about thousands of people coming together and screaming the same lyrics that helped shape an entire generation of rock, metal, and pop-punk fans.
August 30, 2026, at BMO Stadium was one of those shows that reminded you exactly why live music means so much.
