The sequel everyone wanted just became official. Simple Plan announced the return of their“Bigger Than You Think! Tour”with an absolutely stacked lineup featuring Bowling For Soup and 3OH!3 on every date, launching this Friday, July 25. The tour celebrates the band’s incredible 25-year career while reuniting the exact acts that dominated the pop-punk and alternative rock festival circuit throughout the 2000s. From Las Vegas through Toronto, this tour spans North America during July and August, hitting major markets like San Jose, Austin, Cleveland, New York’s Central Park, and more. Toronto gets a special bonus with Marianas Trench joining the August 20 show.
What makes this moment truly special is the synchronicity around the launch. Bowling For Soup just released a cover of Simple Plan’s iconic anthem“I’m Just A Kid,”serving as both a tribute and a statement about the enduring influence of this era. Simultaneously, 3OH!3 is dropping their brand-new single“My Friends”on Friday to coincide with the tour kickoff. Both acts will perform at Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach this weekend before heading out on the sequel. These aren’t just opening acts running through their sets; they’re actively celebrating the moment alongside the headliners, creating fresh content while honoring their shared history.
For anyone who spent their teenage years in band tees and eyeliner, this lineup represents something more than just a nostalgia tour. It’s a genuine celebration of a generation of music and the lasting impact these artists had on rock culture. Pop-punk didn’t disappear from the mainstream; it evolved, and this tour proves it still has the power to unite fans decades later. Are you planning to catch any dates, or is there one city that holds special memories for you?
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