The Offspring, one of punk rock’s best-loved bands, were back in Istanbul on Friday 10 July 2026, twenty years after their last visit. The Lifepark Concert Area, in the forest of Bahçeköy, Sarıyer, brought together thousands of fans who grew up with these songs.
Mouth Culture and Second opened the night
UK alternative rock band Mouth Culture opened, followed by Turkish punk rock band Second, who warmed the crowd up for the main show.
“We’re so happy to be back, Istanbul”
Singer Dexter Holland told the crowd how glad the band was to return after so long. The Lifepark show was the last date of the tour, and Holland said there was no better place than Istanbul to end it.
The songs
- Come Out and Play
- Self Esteem
- Want You Bad
- The Kids Aren’t Alright
- Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)
- You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid
From Smash to today
Released in 1994, Smash sold more than 11 million copies, one of the best-selling rock albums ever released on an independent label, and took The Offspring to stages around the world. The Istanbul stop of that thirty-year journey happened in the open air, in the middle of a forest.
The aftermovie
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where did The Offspring play in Istanbul?
On Friday 10 July 2026, at the Lifepark Concert Area in Sarıyer, Istanbul, twenty years after their previous Turkish show.
Which songs did The Offspring play?
Highlights included Come Out and Play, Self Esteem, Want You Bad, The Kids Aren't Alright, Pretty Fly (For a White Guy) and You're Gonna Go Far, Kid.
Who opened for The Offspring?
UK alternative rock band Mouth Culture and Turkish punk rock band Second.
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