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It was a night to remember. Sum 41’s last time in Ottawa brought thousands of fans to the Canadian Tire Centre for one final, unforgettable show. The air was electric with anticipation, and the lineup was stacked with Canadian punk rock legends. From start to finish, it was a celebration of a band that shaped a generation.
The night started strong with GOB, a band that has been a staple in Canadian punk for decades. For me, their music has always been tied to memories of playing NHL 2002, where their songs blasted through my speakers for hours. Seeing them live again reminded me why they’ve stood the test of time. Their set was tight, energetic, and packed with the hits that made them fan favorites. If anyone in the crowd wasn’t already a GOB fan, they were by the time the set ended.
If you follow Canadian punk, chances are you’ve seen PUP tear up a stage before. I feel like I’ve seen them every year for the past decade, and they never let up. The last time they played Ottawa was at Bluesfest, another sold-out show, and they brought that same relentless energy to this night. With Sum 41 calling it quits, PUP is the band fans should rally behind. They’re carrying the torch for the next wave of punk rock, and their set proved they’re more than ready for the spotlight.
Then, the moment everyone had been waiting for. The curtain dropped, and the crowd exploded. Seeing Sum 41 last time in Ottawa hit differently. It was an emotional rollercoaster, packed with nostalgia, energy, and pure punk rock chaos. They opened with the classics, threw in some new tracks, and saved the biggest anthems for the end.
This band has done so much for the Canadian rock and punk scene, and their legacy will never fade. As the final chords rang out and the stage lights dimmed, it was clear—this wasn’t just a concert. It was a farewell to a band that shaped a generation. If you were lucky enough to be there, you felt it. If not, you missed a piece of music history. Sum 41 may be saying goodbye, but their music will live on forever.
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