The Menzingers are an acclaimed American punk rock band formed in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 2006. Known for their anthemic, heart-on-sleeve storytelling and high-energy live shows, the band features Greg Barnett (vocals/guitar), Tom May (vocals/guitar), Eric Keen (bass), and Joe Godino (drums).
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128 W 12th St, Erie PA · Steps from Centennial Hall
After the Show
The Philadelphia-based punk rock band The Menzingers performed a highly anticipated, high-energy show at Centennial Hall in Erie, PA, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Presented by Idlestar Productions and Lavery Brewing Company, this concert served as the grand finale of their Spring 2026 North American tour. It also marked the historic opening night for the newly renovated downtown venue.
The band delivered a packed, career-spanning set heavy on massive crowd sing-alongs and anthemic energy. Their 2026 Erie setlist featured:
From After the Party: “After the Party”, “House on Fire”, “Lookers”, “Tellin’ Lies”, “Thick as Thieves”
From On the Impossible Past: “Burn After Writing”, “Casey”, “Good Things”, “Nice Things”, “The Obituaries”
From Hello Exile: “America (You’re Freaking Me Out)”, “Anna”, “Portland”
From Rented World: “Bad Things”, “I Don’t Wanna Be an Asshole Anymore”, “In Remission”
From Some Of It Was True: “Hope Is a Dangerous Little Thing”, “There’s No Place in This World for Me”, “Try”
Additional Tracks: “I Was Born” (Chamberlain Waits), “Nobody’s Heroes” (their standalone 2026 single)
Tour Closer & Venue Debut: Attendees celebrated the double milestone of closing out the band’s US tour alongside special guests I Am The Avalanche while breaking in Erie’s newest 500-capacity room.
New Album Tease: Frontman Greg Barnett confirmed to the packed room that a brand new record and an accompanying tour are slated for later in the year, sparking a massive crowd reaction.
Centennial Hall
145 West 11th Street
Erie, PA 16501