BY J. CUZMAN
Indianapolis was electric on August 2, 2024, as pop-punk legends Blink-182 stormed into Gainbridge Fieldhouse for a sold-out show as part of their One More Time tour. With their signature blend of energetic anthems and irreverent humor, Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus, and Travis Barker delivered a performance that had fans screaming every lyric, reminiscing about their teenage years, and marveling at how this band hasn’t lost an ounce of their fire.
Blink wasted no time, diving right into “Feeling This,” setting the tone for the night with relentless energy. From there, they tore through an incredible 26-song setlist that perfectly balanced new material with nostalgic hits.
The concert was filled with standout moments, but one of the highlights was when DeLonge hilariously messed up the intro to “What’s My Age Again?”—in true Blink fashion, they simply laughed it off and restarted. “First Date” kicked off with a surprising tribute to The Ramones, seamlessly blending into one of Blink’s most beloved hits.
Fans were treated to two brief but emotional covers from DeLonge and Hoppus’ side projects, +44’s “When Your Heart Stops Beating” and Box Car Racer’s “There Is,” which added depth and nostalgia to the show.
New tracks from their latest album, One More Time, like “DANCE WITH ME” and “EDGING,” were performed with the same passion as classics like “All the Small Things” and “Dammit.” The crowd fed off the band’s enthusiasm, jumping in unison and belting out every word. As always, Travis Barker was a force behind the kit, proving once again why he’s one of the most respected drummers in rock music today.
The encore, closing with the emotionally charged “ONE MORE TIME,” was a perfect way to end the night, leaving fans wondering if this really was Blink’s final tour or if there’s still more magic to come. Either way, their performance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse will undoubtedly go down as one of the best pop-punk moments in Indianapolis history.
Blink-182 proved that even after decades in the game, they’re still the kings of pop-punk. And whether this is truly the “one more time” or not, the memories made on this tour will last forever.
Setlist
- Feeling This
- The Rock Show
- Man Overboard
- Aliens Exist
- DANCE WITH ME
- Obvious
- Bored to Death
- EDGING
- Up All Night
- MORE THAN YOU KNOW
- M+M’s
- Stay Together for the Kids
- Not Now
- CAN’T GO BACK
- I Miss You
- Down
- When Your Heart Stops Beating
- There Is
- FUCK FACE
- Always
- ANTHEM PART 3
- What’s My Age Again?
- First Date
- All the Small Things
- Dammit
- ONE MORE TIME
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