Simple Plan Bigger Than You Think! Europe Tour 2026 presale codes

Simple Plan came up in Montreal from the remains of Reset, finding a bright, speedy pop-punk voice that still leans catchy over crunchy. Their 2022 album Harder Than It Looks proved they still write fast, clean hooks made for rooms like these.

Montreal roots, global hooks

The big recent shift is that the longtime bassist exited in 2020, and the lead singer now handles bass live and on record while the guitars and drums lock around him. Expect staples like I'm Just a Kid, Welcome to My Life, and Perfect, with a late-set breather for Untitled (How Could This Happen to Me?).

What you might hear

You also might catch a short cover medley they have used on past runs, flipped to match their brisk tempos. Crowds skew mixed age, with first-wave fans singing word-for-word next to teens in fresh band tees, and the front rows bounce more than they shove. Two fun facts: they recorded the theme for What's New, Scooby-Doo?, and the core of the group first worked together in high school before the name stuck. Everything here about songs and staging is an informed hunch from prior shows, not a locked blueprint.

Vans, Posters, and a Polite Push-Pit

The scene leans nostalgic but not frozen, with vintage tees from mid-2000s runs next to brand-new logo hoodies. You will spot checkerboard Vans, chain wallets, and clean sneakers, but also a lot of practical layers for the sprint between songs.

Wardrobe: throwback with function

Chants break out in soccer style in Europe, and the loudest singalong usually hits the bridge of Welcome to My Life. Fans swap stories about first shows and Warped-era summers, and the vibe stays friendly if the floor gets pushy near the hooks.

Shared rituals, easy manners

Merch trends lean retro fonts, Montreal nods, and a playful Scooby-Doo wink on at least one design. Phone lights are common on the slow tunes, while quick clap patterns show up on the poppier tracks without drowning the band. Post-show, people trade setlist pics and favorite one-liners outside, then head off humming the na-na lead from I'm Just a Kid.

Downstrokes, High Hooks, Tight Takes

Vocals sit upfront, with the singer punching consonants so the hooks read clearly even over downstrokes. Guitars favor tight palm-muted verses and open, chiming choruses, while the second guitar threads simple counter-melodies rather than shredding.

Tight parts, no filler

Live, they often shift a half-step down to keep the top notes relaxed, which thickens the guitars and adds weight to the big endings. The rhythm section plays straight, no-fuss patterns that keep tempos moving, and bass lines mirror the kick to glue the room together.

Small tweaks, big lift

On a couple ballads, expect a subtle rearrangement where clean guitar arpeggios carry the first verse before the full band lifts the pre-chorus. They like short builds instead of long jams, so songs land fast and the pacing stays tight. Lighting is bold color blocks that flip with the drum accents, giving motion without distracting from the hooks.

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Fans of blink-182 tend to sync with this show because both acts push bright tempos, youthful melodies, and crisp joke-to-heartbreak banter. Good Charlotte makes sense for the shared radio-ready choruses and clean, mid-scooped guitars that let the vocals pop.

Kindred hooks, shared pits

All Time Low overlaps on the live bounce and harmony stacks that invite big crowd responses. If you like violin-lifted pop-punk and reflective anthems, Yellowcard hits the same sweet spot even if their textures are glossier.

Different flavors, same release

And for a slightly gruffer edge with the same straight-ahead hooks, Sum 41 bridges skate energy and radio shine much like this set.