Avril Lavigne is bringing the raw nostalgia and punk-pop bite back to the stage with “AVRIL LAVIGNE: THE GREATEST HITS”, landing at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, NC on June 17, 2025. With a catalog that carved out the sound of a generation, Lavigne’s set will dig into the anthems that defined early-2000s rebellion—tracks that blurred the line between bubblegum sneer and alt-rock muscle. Critics have called her work “a blueprint for the bratty, hook-heavy pop-punk explosion,” and now, that signature snarl returns with full force. Tour dates, tickets, and merch are live at avrillavigne.com.

Joining her are fellow Canadian misfits Simple Plan, who bring their own brand of high-velocity hooks and emo-punk catharsis to the mix. Lauded for combining melodic precision with clenched-fist angst, their sound continues to punch through the noise with songs that still hit as hard as they did in the Warped Tour heyday. The band’s long-running refusal to dilute their emotional core or polish down their pop-punk edges makes them a perfect storm of energy and earnestness. Learn more at simpleplan.com.

We The Kings, known for sharpening pop-punk into something sleek but still capable of leaving a mark. Critics have tagged them as “anthemic and polished,” yet the band keeps a foot rooted in the DIY ethos that shaped their rise. Their blend of power-pop shine and post-emo sentiment brings dimension to this stacked lineup—expect them to hit fast, hit clean, and leave a chorus echoing long after. Dive into their world at wethekingsmusic.com.