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New Found Glory
The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds) — Chicago, IL
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About New Found Glory

New Found Glory formed in Coral Springs, Florida in the late 90s and basically defined what pop punk sounded like for a generation. Their self-titled debut in 2000 and follow-up "From the Screen to Your Stereo" established them as the band that could write hooks sharp enough to stick in your head for years. "My Friends Over You" became their signature moment—a song about choosing your friends over a relationship that somehow resonated way beyond its simple premise. They've kept at it for over two decades, never chasing trends but not quite willing to disappear either. The band's been through lineup changes and label shifts, but they've maintained the core appeal: earnest, melodic rock that doesn't require you to be fifteen to appreciate, even if it definitely hits different when you are.

Shows are loud singalongs where everyone knows the words. Crowd's genuinely there for it, not just going through the motions. They play the hits without irony and the energy never really dips. People lose their minds in the best way possible.

Known for My Friends Over You, Head on Collision, Dressed to Kill, All the Same, This Disaster

New Found Glory + Chicago

New Found Glory rolled through Chicago on August 16, 2025, hitting Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre with a stripped-down two-song set. They opened with 'Sonny,' a track that catches people off guard—it's deeper than their radio moments, something that lands different live. 'Head On Collision' followed, which still hits in that way their best songs do, even years later. The band's relationship with Chicago audiences has always been solid, the kind of thing that doesn't need constant touring to maintain. They show up, remind people why those songs mattered in the first place.

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Live Music in Chicago

Chicago's relationship with pop-punk has always been complicated. While the city's rock credibility usually points elsewhere, there's a genuine appetite for the kind of direct, melodic songwriting NFG does well. The pop-punk revival has given bands like this another moment, and Chicago's younger crowds especially are paying attention to the genre again.

Chicago road trip to see New Found Glory?

Stay in Lincoln Park or Wicker Park depending on your vibe—both neighborhoods have real character and plenty of late-night options. Book dinner at Alinea if you're feeling ambitious, or hit RPM Italian for something excellent and less impossible to get into. Spend an afternoon at the Art Institute, then walk along the Lakefront. The city's got enough to fill a weekend without feeling like you're checking boxes. Catch the show, eat well, and remember why you liked this band in the first place.

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