What songs did My Chemical Romance play in Chicago? 'Black Parade' revival and extended encore explored

My Chemical Romance Show At AccorHotels Arena - Source: Getty
My Chemical Romance revive 'Black Parade' in Chicago (Image via Getty)

My Chemical Romance performed at the Soldier Field stage in Chicago on Friday, August 29, 2025. On this stop of their "Long Live: The Black Parade" tour, the band delivered a complete performance of the group's beloved 2006 album, The Black Parade.

The Chicago performance became memorable mainly for two reasons. First, the band used the show to honor their late former drummer Bob Bryar. His image appeared on the screens during the concert.

Second, the band surprised the crowd by bringing out Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan for a surprise performance of his band's track "Bullet With Butterfly Wings."

The "Long Live: The Black Parade" tour is a revival of an idea that My Chemical Romance first staged nearly 20 years ago. In 2007, the band "killed off" their fictional alter-egos from The Black Parade after the album's cycle. However, they resurrected the characters in 2024 for festival appearances.


My Chemical Romance Chicago setlist

The first half of the show was dedicated to The Black Parade. The band moved through all 13 tracks. They began with "The End." and closed with "Famous Last Words." The band also played a reprise of "The End."

Complete Chicago setlist:

The End.

Dead!

This Is How I Disappear

The Sharpest Lives

Welcome to the Black Parade

I Don't Love You

House of Wolves

Cancer

Mama

Sleep

Teenagers

Disenchanted

Famous Last Words

The End. (Reprise)

Blood (pre-recorded playback)

Thank You for the Venom

Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)

The World Is Ugly

You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us in Prison

S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W

Cemetery Drive

I’m Not Okay (I Promise)

Boy Division

Helena

Bullet With Butterfly Wings (Smashing Pumpkins cover) [with Billy Corgan]


More about My Chemical Romance

My Chemical Romance was formed in Newark, New Jersey, in 2001. Their 2004 album, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, gained them significant attention from fans. Two years later, The Black Parade was officially released. After breaking up in 2013, they reunited in 2019.

The "Long Live: The Black Parade" celebrates The Black Parade's 20th anniversary. The U.S. run spans ten dates. It will be followed by Latin American, Asian, and European legs in 2026.

My Chemical Romance's upcoming live dates are as follows:

2025 North America

Sunday, September 7, 2025, Boston, MA at Fenway Park

Saturday, September 13, 2025, Tampa, FL at Raymond James Stadium

Friday, September 19, 2025, Atlanta, GA at Piedmont Park

Saturday, September 20, 2025, Atlanta, GA at Piedmont Park

2026 Latin America

Thursday, January 22, 2026, Bogota, Colombia at Vive Claro Distrito Cultural

Sunday, January 25, 2026, Lima, Peru at Estadio Nacional

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Santiago, Chile at Estadio Bicentenario Municipal de La Florida

Thursday, January 29, 2026, Santiago, Chile at Estadio Bicentenario Municipal de La Florida

Sunday, February 1, 2026, Buenos Aires, Argentina at Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó

Thursday, February 5, 2026, São Paulo, Brazil at Allianz Parque

Friday, February 6, 2026, São Paulo, Brazil at Allianz Parque

Friday, February 13, 2026, Mexico City, Mexico at Estadio GNP Seguros

Saturday, February 14, 2026, Mexico City, Mexico at Estadio GNP Seguros

2026 Asia

Saturday, April 18, 2026, Incheon, Korea at Paradise City

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Bangkok, Thailand at Impact Challenger Hall 1

Saturday, April 25, 2026, Manila, Philippines at Philippine Arena

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Singapore at Indoor Stadium

Thursday, April 30, 2026, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at Bukit Jalil National Stadium

Friday, May 1, 2026, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at Bukit Jalil National Stadium

Saturday, May 2, 2026, Jakarta, Indonesia at Hammersonic Festival Jakarta

2026 Europe

Friday, July 10, 2026, London, UK at Wembley Stadium

Saturday, July 11, 2026, London, UK at Wembley Stadium

Fans can check for ticket availability via the official My Chemical Romance website.


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