Green Day has officially kicked off the North American leg of their highly anticipated global Saviors Tour, marking the start of a monumental series of performances across the continent. The tour began with a spectacular show at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on July 26, 2024, where the band performed before an enthusiastic crowd of over 41,000 fans.
The iconic rock trio—Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool—delivered a career-spanning 37-song set that has been creating buzz around the world. This tour celebrates the 30th anniversary of their groundbreaking album Dookie and the 20th anniversary of American Idiot, while also showcasing tracks from their latest critically acclaimed album, Saviors.
Green Day’s performance opened with the fiery chords of “The American Dream Is Killing Me,” instantly energizing the audience. Armstrong then introduced the celebration of Dookie’s 30th anniversary with a rousing rendition of “Burnout,” accompanied by Cool’s thunderous drum solo and Dirnt’s signature basslines. Fan favorites such as “Basket Case,” “Welcome to Paradise,” and “When I Come Around” were performed with fervor, highlighted by a dramatic 42-foot-long inflatable Dookie plane making an appearance during “Coming Clean.”
Following the full playback of Dookie, Green Day maintained the momentum with hit songs like “Minority” and “Brain Stew,” and new material from Saviors including “Dilemma” and “Look Ma, No Brains!”. Armstrong’s commanding vocals and boundless energy were reminiscent of the band’s early days.
The night’s climax came with a performance of American Idiot, a politically charged album renowned for its rebellious spirit. In a notable moment, Armstrong altered the lyrics of the title track to “I’m not a part of the MAGA agenda,” eliciting a thunderous response from the crowd.
The evening featured opening sets by rock legends The Smashing Pumpkins and Rancid, alongside the teenage rock quartet The Linda Lindas. The Saviors Tour, produced by Live Nation, will continue throughout the summer, concluding on September 28, 2024, at Petco Park in San Diego, CA.
Upcoming North American Tour Dates:
With support from The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas
Thu Aug 01 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
Sat Aug 03 – Montreal, QC – Osheaga Music and Arts Festival
Mon Aug 05 – New York, NY – Citi Field
Wed Aug 07 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park
Fri Aug 09 – Philadelphia, PA – Citizens Bank Park
Sat Aug 10 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
Tue Aug 13 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field
Thu Aug 15 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 17 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Field
Tue Aug 20 – Kansas City, KS – Azura Amphitheatre
Thu Aug 22 – Cincinnati, OH – Great American Ballpark
Sat Aug 24 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Field
Mon Aug 26 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
Wed Aug 28 – Atlanta, GA – Truist Park
Fri Aug 30 – Nashville, TN – Geodis Park
Sun Sep 01 – Pittsburgh, PA – PNC Park
Wed Sep 04 – Detroit, MI – Comerica Park
Sat Sep 07 – Denver, CO – Coors Field
Tue Sep 10 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Wed Sep 11 – Arlington, TX – Globe Life Field
Sat Sep 14 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
Wed Sep 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Chase Field
Fri Sep 20 – San Francisco, CA – Oracle Park
Mon Sep 23 – Seattle, WA – T-Mobile Park
Wed Sep 25 – Portland, OR – Providence Park
Sat Sep 28 – San Diego, CA – Petco Park
