The Offspring ‘Supercharged’ Tour Ignites London’s O2 Arena [Show Review]

The Offspring stormed into London for The Supercharged Tour with a high-octane Friday night show at the O2 Arena on November 19th, 2025, transforming the venue into a riotous celebration of punk rock energy, fan spectacle, and arena sized theatrics. Pop punk favourites Simple Plan opened the show and helped set the tone for what would become one of the most memorable rock events of the year.

Before The Offspring took to the stage, fans were treated to pre-show entertainment that perfectly matched the chaotic spirit of the evening. A wildly entertaining look alike competition showcased Jason Momoa, Crazy Barbie, Jack Sparrow and more, while the Kiss Cam delivered a mix of sweet moments and more eyebrow raising surprises including a mischievous appearance from Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his companion, proving that some people never quite learn their lesson after that infamous Coldplay moment. All the while, a blimp emblazoned with “INTERMISSION, FUCK YEAH!” drifted above the crowd, keeping spirits high.

AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” blasted through the speakers as the lights dimmed, accompanied by a gorilla mascot hyping the crowd to fever pitch. Lightning cracked across the stage screens before The Offspring launched into “Come Out and Play”, igniting the arena with explosive energy. By the first chorus, the entire O2 was on its feet, swept up in the adrenaline of the opening moments.

The band rolled straight into “All I Want”, sending the venue surging in unison. Dexter Holland then shifted into a slow, teasing intro of “Want You Bad” before kicking it into high gear, backed by neon red and blue lights and vibrant animations. His first big “Yessss, how you guys doing?” drew a roar from the crowd as he and Noodles exchanged their trademark onstage banter, leading neatly into “Looking Out for #1” while a crowd surfer made their way across the front rows.

“Let the Bad Times Roll” followed, a title completely at odds with the sheer joy radiating throughout the O2, backed by hypnotic blue swirls on the screens. The transition into “Staring at the Sun” was seamless, with Holland encouraging a massive clap along that echoed across the venue. A quick dip into “Hit That” bathed the stage in purple before sliding perfectly into the nostalgic stomp of “Original Prankster”.

The stage then plunged into darkness as giant inflatable skeletons rose from the set, releasing smoke from their mouths while thunder rolled through the arena. “Hammerhead” hit with ferocious intensity, triggering circle pits across the floor. The energy stayed sky high as “Make It Right” kept the crowd moving, punctuated by cannons blasting confetti that floated high into the rafters. Even as it shimmered overhead, the thundering bass of “Bad Habit” sent the O2 into an even higher gear.

Holland and Noodles paused momentarily to take in the atmosphere before Holland asked, “Are you guys ready to sing and cuss with us tonight?” The crowd responded by shouting the iconic “stupid dumb shit motherfucker” line with full throated enthusiasm.

Noodles then launched into a surprise tribute to Black Sabbath, riffing “Electric Funeral” before the band burst into a blistering snippet of “Paranoid”, a gleeful salute to Ozzy Osbourne. This continued with a powerful nod to Ozzy and Randy Rhoads through “Crazy Train”, with Holland delivering an impressive vocal tribute. Noodles took a comedic turn by graduating the entire band to doctor status before introducing himself as Nurse Noodles.

Spotlights swung back to Noodles as he tore into the iconic “In the Hall of the Mountain King” riff, joined by drummer Brandon Pertzborn as the tempo built and another huge circle pit erupted. Holland returned for a high energy cover of the Ramones classic “I Wanna Be Sedated”, joined on stage by the gorilla, proudly waving a sign displaying the song title.

Returning to their own catalogue, The Offspring launched into “Gotta Get Away”, followed by a tight drum solo from Pertzborn while the inflatable skeletons deflated and a white grand piano emerged on stage. A Where’s Wally cosplayer in the audience briefly stole the spotlight by leading a crowd wide clap along before Holland settled at the piano for an emotional rendition of “Gone Away”. He shared a heartfelt reflection on personal loss and the healing power of music, encouraging fans to raise their phone lights for loved ones they have lost. The song built into a powerful climax illuminated by cascading sparks, with the entirety of the band joining briefly before stepping away to let Holland finish the moment alone.

Keeping the emotional pace, Holland remained at the piano for a touching cover of The Beatles’ “Hey Jude”. Around the arena, fans linked arms, swaying as the na na na chorus grew into a unifying moment of pure warmth.

The mood lifted again as enormous inflatable balls bounced over the audience while the unmistakable opening of “Why Don’t You Get a Job” rang out, accompanied by animated Americana themed graphics. After more playful banter including Noodles delivering a spirited a cappella “Fuck yeah” the crowd erupted as “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)” kicked in. Inflatable tube men resembling the iconic music video character flailed across the stage, though the man himself, who has appeared at other tour stops, did not make an appearance tonight. Streamers burst across the O2 as the band launched into “The Kids Aren’t Alright”, sparking the biggest circle pit of the evening.

The finale brought pure adrenaline as “You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid” and “Self Esteem” delivered two explosive closing blows that wrapped the night in true punk rock style. As the blimp soared above the crowd one last time, flashing the iconic “Dance Fucker” message, the O2 erupted once more, knowing they had just witnessed The Offspring at their absolute best.

The Offspring Setlist:

1. Come Out and Play
2. All I Want
3. Want You Bad
4. Looking Out for #1
5. Let the Bad Times Roll
6. Staring at the Sun
7. Hit That / Original Prankster
8. Hammerhead
9. Make It All Right
10. Bad Habit
11. Electric Funeral / Paranoid (Black Sabbath cover)
12. Crazy Train (Ozzy Osbourne cover)
13. In the Hall of the Mountain King (Edvard Grieg cover)
14. I Wanna Be Sedated (Ramones cover)
15. Gotta Get Away
16. Gone Away
17. Hey Jude (The Beatles cover)
18. Why Don‘t You Get a Job?
19. Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)
20. The Kids Aren‘t Alright
21. You‘re Gonna Go Far, Kid
22. Self Esteem