News Summary
Grand Rapids will host punk rock legends The Offspring for a concert at the Van Andel Arena. Scheduled for February 11, the concert will feature Bad Religion as the opening act. Tickets go on sale October 10, with presales starting on October 7. The Offspring is recognized as a top-selling punk band, with their latest album, ‘Supercharged,’ released recently. This concert is significant as it marks their return to Grand Rapids since a historical performance in 1994.
Grand Rapids is set to welcome the renowned punk rock band The Offspring for a concert at the Van Andel Arena on February 11, 2026. The performance will feature Bad Religion as the opening act, adding to the excitement for fans of both bands.
Tickets for this highly anticipated concert will go on sale on October 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Fans eager to secure their seats will have the option of participating in presales starting as early as October 7, 2025. Various presale opportunities will be available, including an Artist Presale and a presale for Citi cardholders. Additionally, a Live Nation presale is scheduled for October 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
The Offspring, hailing from Garden Grove, California, is recognized as one of the top-selling punk rock bands in music history. With over 40 million albums sold worldwide, they have made a lasting impact on the genre. Their latest album, “Supercharged,” marks their 11th studio release and debuted in 2024.
Band Lineup and Tour Details
The current lineup of The Offspring includes:
- Dexter Holland – lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist
- Noodles – lead guitarist
- Todd Morse – bassist
- Brandon Pertzborn – drummer
- Jonah Nimoy – multi-instrumentalist
This concert is part of The Offspring’s upcoming “SUPERCHARGED Worldwide in ‘26” tour, which will kick off in Bakersfield, California, on January 16, 2026. Bad Religion will join The Offspring as special guests throughout the duration of the tour, which includes stops in cities like Reno, Spokane, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, and Montreal, concluding on February 24, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Historical Connection to Grand Rapids
This upcoming concert holds significant historical value for fans in Grand Rapids, as The Offspring previously performed at the Polish Falcons Club on August 5, 1994, during their “Smash” tour. The “Smash” album is notably recognized for selling over 11 million copies, a remarkable feat that set a record for the most units sold by a band signed to an independent label. Since concerts by The Offspring in Grand Rapids are not common, anticipation is building within the community for this event.
Conclusion
The Offspring’s performance on February 11, 2026, at the Van Andel Arena promises to be a significant event in the local music scene. With their rich history and powerful punk rock music, both fans and newcomers alike can look forward to an electrifying night of entertainment.
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- WGRD: The Offspring Concert Tickets
- TicketNews: The Offspring 2026 Tour Announcement
- MLive: The Offspring to Play Grand Rapids
- Google Search: The Offspring band
- Wikipedia: The Offspring
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