THE OFFSPRING // ST. LOUIS
St. Louis came alive Sunday night as punk rock legends The Offspring brought their explosive energy to the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater. Joined by powerhouse openers New Found Glory and Jimmy Eat World, the stacked lineup delivered a night of nostalgia, crowd-pleasing anthems, and relentless energy. From start to finish, the show was a celebration of early 2000s rock, drawing fans of all ages into a loud, sweaty, and unforgettable evening under the August sky.
New Found Glory and Jimmy Eat World made sure to set the tone for the evening. NFG played anthems like “Hit or Miss” and “My Friends Over You”. Jimmy Eat World made sure to play their nostalgic hits like “A Praise Chorus” and ending their set with fan favorite “The Middle.” With the sun down and the temperatures finally cooling off, there was one thing the fans were anxiously waiting for. And that was The Offspring.
The Offspring hit the stage with an energy that was impossible to ignore. It was animated, entertaining, and totally in command of the crowd. Frontman Dexter Holland's vocals were as sharp as ever, while guitarist Noodles kept the audience laughing between songs with his off-the-cuff humor and larger-than-life personality. The band didn’t just play their hits… they performed them, moving across the stage with the kind of seasoned swagger that only comes from decades of experience. With every power chord and chorus, they kept the crowd fully engaged, turning the amphitheater into one big punk rock singalong.
From the very first song, The Offspring had the crowd in the palm of their hand. Fans were on their feet, shouting every lyric back at the band with the kind of intensity that only comes from years of loyalty. Between songs, Noodles and Dexter kept the vibe light and fun, joking with the audience and encouraging everyone to let loose. Whether it was prompting singalongs during “Why Don’t You Get a Job?” or inciting a full-blown jump fest during “The Kids Aren’t Alright,” their connection with the audience made the night feel less like a concert and more like a shared nostalgic party.
Just when it seemed the night had peaked, The Offspring returned for a thunderous encore that sent the crowd into overdrive. The band launched back onstage with the same fire they opened with, diving straight into fan-favorite “You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid,” which had the entire amphitheater singing at the top of their lungs. The energy never dipped as they rolled into their final songs, building up to a massive finish with the iconic “Self Esteem.” It was a perfectly chaotic, high-energy sendoff that left fans buzzing and completely satisfied.
