What songs did My Chemical Romance play to launch 'The Black Parade' tour? Complete setlist and more explored

My Chemical Romance has officially kicked off their 2025 "Long Live: The Black Parade" North American tour with a sold-out performance in Seattle.

The first show was held at T-Mobile Park on Friday, July 11. It was the beloved emo act's return to large-scale touring. Fans saw a full live performance of their iconic 2006 album The Black Parade.

The tour opener set the tone for My Chemical Romance's upcoming 11-date stadium run. The trek has been set to span coast-to-coast through the summer. Notably, all tour shows are sold out, and over 350,000 tickets have been sold.

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My Chemical Romance was formed in 2001. The band consists of Gerard Way (vocals), Frank Iero (rhythm guitar), Mikey Way (bass), Ray Toro (lead guitar), and touring drummer Jarrod Alexander.

My Chemical Romance's 2004 album Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge introduced them to the mainstream. However, it was 2006's The Black Parade that arguably earned them significant love from fans. The record featured hits like "Welcome to the Black Parade," "Famous Last Words," and "Cancer." The beloved concept album told the story of a dying man — "The Patient" — and his journey into the afterlife.

Now, nearly two decades later, MCR is celebrating the beloved album.

Complete setlist from My Chemical Romance's Seattle, WA (July 11, 2025) show

For the tour’s opening night in Seattle, My Chemical Romance appeared in reimagined versions of their marching band uniforms, which was a clear nod to the Black Parade era. They performed all 14 tracks from the album in order.

The full setlist is as follows:

The Black Parade (Full album performance)

The End.
Dead!
This Is How I Disappear
The Sharpest Lives
Welcome to the Black Parade
I Don’t Love You (preceded by "election" segment)
House of Wolves
Cancer (with Kayleigh Goldsworthy)
Mama (with Kayleigh Goldsworthy and guest opera vocalist; new 'dagger" outro)
Sleep (with extended intro)
Teenagers
Disenchanted
Famous Last Words
The End. (Reprise – extended outro)

Encore B-stage

Instrumental by Clarice Jensen (snippets of "An Offering")
I'm Not Okay (I Promise)
Our Lady of Sorrows
The Ghost of You
Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)
Give ’Em Hell, Kid
Planetary (GO!)
Heaven Help Us
Bury Me in Black
Vampires Will Never Hurt You
Helena

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Some of the notable highlights from My Chemical Romance's opening show included:

"Cancer" and "Mama" featured guest violinist Kayleigh Goldsworthy. "Mama" also showcased a surprise opera vocalist and a newly introduced "dagger" outro.
"Sleep" was performed with an extended intro.
The set concluded with "Famous Last Words" and a reprise of "The End." Both featured a new outro.

Upcoming My Chemical Romance tour dates

Below is the full list of My Chemical Romance's 2025 "Long Live: The Black Parade" North American tour dates.

Friday, July 11, 2025 – Seattle, WA @ T-Mobile Park (no opener listed)
Saturday, July 19, 2025 – San Francisco, CA @ Oracle Park (100 gecs)
Saturday, July 26, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA @ Dodger Stadium (Wallows)
Sunday, July 27, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA @ Dodger Stadium (Wallows)
Saturday, August 2, 2025 – Arlington, TX @ Globe Life Field (Garbage)
Saturday, August 9, 2025 – East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium (Death Cab for Cutie and Thursday)
Friday, August 15, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA @ Citizens Bank Park (Alice Cooper)
Friday, August 22, 2025 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre (Pixies)
Friday, August 29, 2025 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field (Devo)
Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Boston, MA @ Fenway Park (IDLES)
Saturday, September 13, 2025 – Tampa, FL @ Raymond James Stadium (Evanescence)
Saturday, September 20, 2025 – Atlanta, GA @ Piedmont Park (Shaky Knees Festival)