The Goo Goo Dolls lean into nostalgia on Canada Spring 2026 run
The Goo Goo Dolls are deep into their Canada Spring 2026 tour, rolling across the country with Dashboard Confessional in tow and a setlist that blends ‘90s alt-rock nostalgia with more recent material.
After recent stops in Calgary (March 23) and Abbotsford, the band’s live show has settled into a familiar rhythm – equal parts singalongs, deep cuts, and the kind of emotional peaks that have defined their career.
Across the run, the setlist pulls heavily from their breakout era, with Dizzy Up the Girl acting as the backbone of the night. Tracks like ‘Slide,’ ‘Black Balloon,’ ‘Name,’ and ‘Broadway’ sit comfortably alongside newer cuts such as ‘Miracle Pill’ and ‘Life’s a Message,’ creating a balance between legacy and longevity.
There’s also space for a few surprises. The band has been known to close the encore with covers, including Tom Petty’s ‘You Wreck Me’ or Supertramp’s ‘Give a Little Bit,’ adding a loose, celebratory feel to the final moments of the show.
But as ever, it all builds toward one track – ‘Iris’ – which continues to serve as the emotional centrepiece and, more often than not, the closing statement of the main set.
Dashboard Confessional sets the tone each night with a 45-minute opening slot, leaning into emo-era staples like ‘Screaming Infidelities’ and ‘Hands Down,’ priming audiences before the headliners take the stage.
With the tour still moving across the country, here’s a look at the setlist.
The Goo Goo Dolls Canada Spring 2026 Setlist
Naked
Home
Slide
Long Way Down
Dizzy
Black Balloon
Here Is Gone
Smash
Stay With You
Nothing Lasts Forever
Miracle Pill
Acoustic #3
Sympathy
Name
Over and Over
Ocean
Let Love In
Run All Night
Life’s a Message
Bringing On the Light
Better Days
Broadway
Iris
Encore
You Wreck Me (Tom Petty cover)
Remaining Goo Goo Dolls Tour Dates
March 25: Edmonton, AB (Rogers Place)
March 26: Saskatoon, SK (SaskTel Centre)
March 28: Winnipeg, MB (Canada Life Centre)
April 6: Ottawa, ON (Canadian Tire Centre)
April 10: Halifax, NS (Scotiabank Centre)
For longtime fans, the tour feels like a time capsule – one that still has enough life in it to keep evolving night to night.
