Good Charlotte’s blend of rebellious pop-punk mixed with emo elements, and their image of skater-punk meets gothic rock, made them a staple of the American scene in the early 2000s. Their second album, 2002’s ‘The Young and the Hopeless’ was a mainstream success, certified triple-platinum and reaching 7th on the US Billboard 200, and 15th in the UK Album Chart. Its three biggest singles – ‘Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous’, ‘The Anthem’ and ‘Girls & Boys’ all broke into the UK Top 40 Chart. 2004 follow-up ‘The Chronicles of Life and Death’ took their style into darker, more-introspective territory, before 2007’s ‘Dance Floor Revival’ added hip hop and dance music to their arsenal.

The Maryland group released 8 studio albums total with their last being 2025’s ‘Motel Du Cap’, which featured guest production from Zakk Cervini, who previously worked with the likes of Blink 182 and Yungblud; as well as Jordan Fish, previously of Bring Me The Horizon. Additional stars include Wiz Khalifa on track ‘Life Is Great’, and Charlie Puth on multiple songs.

The European tour was announced last Friday, the 22nd of May, alongside a US run, both in support of ‘Motel Du Cap’. Good Charlotte broke the news the day before their first UK shows since 2019 – headline slots at Hatfield and Leeds’ Slam Dunk festivals, which champion pop punk nostalgia. Starting in Sweden on the 8th of November, the tour will hit Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands and France before arriving in the UK for shows in Manchester and London. Here’s a rundown of the full European leg:

• Nov 8 – Stockholm, Sweden – Hovet
• Nov 11 – Munich, Germany – Zenith
• Nov 13 – Brussels, Belgium – Forest National
• Nov 14 – Düsseldorf, Germany – Mitsubishi Electric Halle
• Nov 16 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live
• Nov 17 – Paris, France – Zenith Paris
• Nov 19 – London, England – The O2
• Nov 20 – Manchester, England – Co-op Live

Support on both the Europe and US Motel Du Cap Tour is provided by fellow pop punk royalty Yellowcard. Pre-sale opens tomorrow, the 26th of May at 10AM, with access codes available through the band’s mailing list, and general sale starts on Friday the 29th at 10AM.

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