Avril didn’t waste time. The band launched into “Girlfriend” with punchy guitars and a chorus that instantly turned the pavilion into a massive karaoke night. From that first beat, it was clear: whether you’re the angsty teen who grew up blasting Let Go or someone discovering her in the streaming era, this show wasn’t just nostalgia—it was a shared anthem across generations.
“What the Hell” followed, turning the heat way up. Avril’s stage presence—a mix of worn-in confidence, playful sneer, and cheeky swagger—had fans bouncing before the second chorus even hit. No warmup needed. The packed pavilion was already alive and not letting up.
Setlist Flow & Highlights
Here’s the full set she delivered that night:
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Girlfriend
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What the Hell
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Complicated
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Here’s to Never Growing Up
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Rock N Roll
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My Happy Ending
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He Wasn’t
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Wide Open Spaces
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Keep Holding On
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Breakaway
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My World
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Drum solo (band)
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[Songs likely but missing due to truncation … possibly “Don’t Tell Me,” “Sk8er Boi,” “Head Above Water,” and “I’m with You.”]
It’s apparent she packed in around 12–14 songs, but every one landed with intent. There were no setlist fillers—just high-impact, high-connection moments.
Acoustic Interlude & Crowd Connection
After seven slick pop-punk anthems, Avril took a step back from the fury, softening the room with “Wide Open Spaces.” If there was any question whether she could pull resolution and chill mid-set, this moment answered it—gentle guitar lines softened the night, and the audience swayed, phones lit like fireflies under a twilight sky.
Then came “Keep Holding On,” another emotional anchor, the kind that stitches fans and artist together. Whatever pretense of distance from superstar disappeared—here, Avril wasn’t just performing; she was opening a door to something personal. The crowd responded in kind. It wasn’t singing so much as soft collective exhalation.
Covers & Collaborations
We know Avril has woven in covers and deeper cuts throughout the tour—“Breakaway” (Kelly Clarkson song she wrote!), “Rock N Roll”, maybe even a Billy Idol nod with “77,” or the duet “Young & Dumb” with Simple Plan. While the setlist fragment from the venue is unfortunately incomplete, snippets from similar nights suggest she sprinkled in those treat songs to reward longtime fans and surprise newbies.
Uplift & Sing-Alongs
Once she dipped into “My Happy Ending” and “He Wasn’t,” the energy surged back. These songs are like emotional tourniquets—pure release wrapped in major chords. You saw it happen: arms pumping, crowd calling back lyrics, Avril grinning, clearly feeding off the shared nostalgia.
She didn’t let it sag again. She threw “Rock N Roll” out there—raw, rhythmic, punk-rooted. Then hit hard with the nostalgic “Here’s to Never Growing Up,” which settles into the crowd like summer haze, only cranked five ways louder.
Drum Solo & Band Vibe
Midway, the band took over with a drum solo. It wasn’t a flashy circus act, but a moment to highlight the musicianship keeping Avril’s energy on point. It reminded anyone watching: she’s not a karaoke machine—she’s fronting a tight disciplined rock unit who know how to toggle on big emotion and high precision.
Closing on a High
The final cluster of songs—“My World” and whatever came next (likely set closers like “Sk8er Boi,” “Head Above Water,” or “I’m with You”)—rolled like the final pages of a book you don’t want to end. These songs hit deep, mixing pop-punk adrenaline with singer-songwriter intimacy. No encore is needed when the final chord leaves the hairs on your neck standing.
Band & Stage Presence
Avril doesn’t need elaborate lights or costume changes. Her outfit? A well-worn black tee, maybe a tilted microphone, drummer backing her up, a stage lighting that followed the energy—flash when the riff hit, gentle hues for the quiet moments.
Her band kept everything dialed. Tight guitars, drum thumps that could rattle your ribs, bass that carried you along—not flashy, just right. Avril danced, transitioned, played beyond her vocal chops; she moved like she owned those notes as much as she wrote them.
Fan Connection & Vibe
Halfway through “Complicated,” I caught someone shouting, “Avril, you’re timeless!” And it rang true. This was a show where gen Z and millennials and even older folks shared the same stage and voice. No age barrier—just songs that hit maybe earlier in life, now returning as joyful echoes.
At one point, Avril cracked, “If you don’t know the words, just dance anyway.” And they did. Bodies bounced, fists pumped, voices hoarse by song ten. When she wiped her hair from her face mid-song, someone yelled “You rock, Avril!” and she shot them a wink.
Production & Venue Vibe
Sound at Star Lake was nice and crisp—her voice was front and clean, guitars jagged where they needed to be, rhythm section tight. Lighting played a supporting role—pulsing strobes on “What the Hell,” softer spotlight on “Keep Holding On,” and bursts for big anthem ends.
No gimmicks. No screens broadcasting her every move. The focus was Avril, moving between pop-punk powerhouses and singer-songwriter heartbreak, under lights that simply followed her through the journey.
Setlist Flow & Energy
Opening with bombastic hits, pulling back into acoustic heartstring-tuggers, and then revving into high-octane pop-punk—it was a tight 90 minutes that never sputtered. Every lull was intentional; every surge matched with crowd highs. She built the narrative of her career in real-time—modern rebellion, teenage heartbreak, resilience, and reflective maturity.
Final Takeaway
Avril Lavigne’s set at Star Lake wasn’t a retro pop punk show. It was a seamless argument for her relevance—voice still cutting, songs still connecting, presence still commanding. On June 26, 2025, she didn’t just play old hits—she reminded us why those songs still matter.
As people streamed out, some with arms around each other, others grinning wildly, it was clear: this wasn’t just a concert. It was a moment. A gathering of the nostalgic, the present, and the forever-youth that Avril Lavigne embodies.