In pictures: blink-182’s joyous return to London with Tom DeLonge

Following a trio of postponed dates in September, earlier this week the reunited blink-182 made it back to London for Tom DeLonge’s first UK shows with the band since 2014.

And it was worth the wait, as the band – completed by Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker – triumphantly celebrated the whole of their legendary career, with a 27-song setlist consisting of all their classic singles (I Miss You, What’s My Age Again?, All The Small Things, etc.), fan-favourites (Anthem Part Two, Ghost On The Dancefloor), and the eternally-hilarious Family Reunion and Happy Holidays, You Bastard (twice!).

Notably it was material from the band’s upcoming album ONE MORE TIME… that got some of the very best reactions from the audience, with EDGING delivering a killer sing-along, DANCE WITH ME sending the packed O2 into absolute elation, and the poignant title-track providing a perfect set-closer.

Here’s a glimpse at what night one, October 11, looked like…

See the full night one setlist:

1. Anthem Part Two
2. The Rock Show
3. Family Reunion
4. Man Overboard
5. Feeling This
6. Violence (Travis blindfolded)
7. Up All Night
8. Dysentery Gary
9. Dumpweed
10. MORE THAN YOU KNOW
11. EDGING
12. DANCE WITH ME
13. Aliens Exist
14. Happy Holidays, You Bastard
15. Happy Holidays, You Bastard (played a second time, faster)
16. Stay Together for the Kids
17. Always
18. Down
19. Bored To Death
20. I Miss You
21. Adam's Song
22. Ghost on the Dance Floor
23. What's My Age Again?
24. First Date
25. All the Small Things
26. Dammit

Encore:

27. ONE MORE TIME

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