Our Lady Peace kicked off the opening night of their 30th Anniversary tour at the Vic Theatre in Chicago. The historic theater gave the night a more intimate feel than a typical arena show, with a crowd full of longtime fans who clearly grew up with these songs. Before the headliners took the stage, The Verve Pipe opened the night and did a great job warming up the room. Their set leaned into the late 90s alternative rock nostalgia with songs like “Photograph” and “Colorful,” but it was “The Freshmen” that really had the crowd singing along. It felt like the perfect way to kick off a night built around bands that defined that era of alternative rock.
When Our Lady Peace finally took the stage, they wasted no time getting into it, opening with “Sound the Alarm” before quickly jumping into fan favorites like “Superman’s Dead.” The crowd reaction made it clear how much these songs still mean to people 30 years into the band’s career. Raine Maida’s voice still carries that same unmistakable tone that made the band stand out in the first place, and the band sounded tight right from the start. Early in the set they moved through songs like “Innocent” and “Naveed,” immediately pulling fans back into the band’s earlier records.
As the set continued, the band really started digging deeper into their catalog with songs like “One Man Army” and “Is Anybody Home?” that longtime fans were clearly waiting to hear. “Life” and “Made of Steel” were also strong moments that showed how well their newer material holds up alongside their older songs. One of the more unexpected moments of the night came when they played a cover of “Away From the Sun,” by Three Doors Down in remembrance of Brad Arnold, who Raine attributed to help launch their career when they took Our Lady Peace on tour with them.
Toward the end of the set, the band leaned into some of their most recognizable songs, including “4am,” which easily became one of the loudest sing along moments of the night and one of my personal favorites. Seeing them start a 30 year anniversary tour in a venue like The Vic made the whole show feel more personal, like a celebration between the band and the fans who’ve been there since the beginning. If opening night in Chicago is any indication, the rest of the tour should be a strong reminder of why Our Lady Peace has managed to stay relevant for three decades.
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GALLERY: Our Lady Peace with The Verve Pipe at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, Illinois (March 5, 2026)
