{"id":105494,"date":"2026-06-11T11:51:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/105494\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T11:51:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:51:16","slug":"foo-fighters-unity-arena-oslo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/105494\/","title":{"rendered":"Foo Fighters @ Unity Arena, Oslo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wednesday, 10 June 2026<\/p>\n

More than a decade after their last appearance in Oslo, Foo Fighters returned to Norway\u2019s capital on Wednesday night and reminded everyone why they remain one of rock\u2019s most formidable live arena acts. Not content with playing for 90 minutes, two hours, or even two and a half, the band delivered an epic near three-hour set to a packed Unity Arena.<\/p>\n

The show marked the launch of the European leg of the Take Cover Tour 2026, which will see The Foos headline major venues across the continent, including two nights at Liverpool\u2019s Anfield Stadium. Oslo got the first taste of what promises to be a huge summer run.<\/p>\n

From the moment Dave Grohl stormed onto the stage, arms raised as though it were already the encore, and launched into opener \u201cAll My Life\u201d, the atmosphere shifted instantly from anticipation to exhilaration. The song\u2019s dynamic peaks and valleys made it the perfect show starter, setting the tone for a night that rarely lost momentum. Clearly energized by the reception, Grohl spent much of the evening cracking jokes, sharing stories, and expressing his gratitude at finally being back in Norway.<\/p>\n

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The production was relatively understated by modern arena-rock standards. Massive video screens, dramatic lighting, and carefully timed visual effects enhanced the performance without overwhelming it. The focus remained firmly on the music and the connection between band and audience.<\/p>\n

One of the first major highlights came when Grohl introduced \u201cMy Hero\u201d with a grin: \u201cI like a sing-along. Let\u2019s sing together. You young ones follow the old ones who know what to do.\u201d The invitation was eagerly accepted, and the communal atmosphere only intensified during \u201cLearn to Fly\u201d, as thousands of voices joined in for the chorus. When Grohl asked who had seen Foo Fighters before and who was attending their first show, the response seemed almost evenly split \u2014 proof that these songs continue to resonate across generations. \u201cNo Son of Mine\u201d followed, powered by a thunderous riff and snippets of Mot\u00f6rhead\u2019s \u201cAce of Spades\u201d.<\/p>\n

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The band \u2014 Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, Rami Jaffee, and Ilan Rubin \u2014 then made their way to the B-stage for an acoustic interlude. The set featured \u201cWheels\u201d and a particularly special rendition of \u201cMarigold,\u201d a song Grohl wrote during his time in Nirvana. It was the song\u2019s first live performance since 2010. Originally the only Nirvana track from that era not fronted by Kurt Cobain, \u201cMarigold\u201d first appeared as the B-side to \u201cHeart-Shaped Box\u201d in 1993. The band then left Grohl alone onstage for stripped-back performances of \u201cBig Me\u201d and \u201cTimes Like These,\u201d the latter gradually building back into a full-band arrangement as Grohl sprinted from the B-stage to the main stage.<\/p>\n

During the band introductions, Grohl reminded the audience that every member had spent time in other groups and invited them to perform snippets from their previous bands. The segment gave both Chris Shiflett and Nate Mendel a chance to step forward on vocals. While the pace dipped slightly during this section, the energy quickly returned when Pat Smear received one of the loudest ovations of the night. Grohl recalled how Kurt Cobain had specifically wanted the former Germs guitarist to join Nirvana as a second guitarist. Then came one of the evening\u2019s surprises. Drummer Ilan Rubin stepped forward, took Grohl\u2019s guitar, and led the band through \u201cTap Dancing in a Minefield\u201d while Grohl moved behind the drum kit. Rubin delivered an impressive performance, demonstrating that there is another accomplished multi-instrumentalist in the Foo Fighters ranks.<\/p>\n

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Songs from the band\u2019s latest album, My Favourite Toy, carried a sense of urgency while retaining the melodic hooks and muscular guitar sound fans have come to expect. Yet tracks such as \u201cCaught in the Echo\u201d inevitably struggled to generate the same reaction as the band\u2019s established classics. This was less a reflection on the quality of the new material and more a reminder of the challenge facing any band whose catalogue contains so many beloved anthems.<\/p>\n

The closing stretch was pure arena-rock theatre. With the notable exception of the poignant \u201cAurora\u201d, dedicated to the late Taylor Hawkins, the final run barely allowed the audience a moment to breathe. \u201cMonkey Wrench\u201d injected a surge of punk energy before the inevitable finale, \u201cEverlong\u201d. Thousands of fans screamed every word back at the stage, creating one of those transcendent moments that only a great rock concert can produce.<\/p>\n

Remarkably, after nearly three hours on stage, neither the band nor the audience showed any sign of wanting the night to end. Judging by the roar that greeted the final notes, everyone would happily have stayed for another three hours. In the end, there was only one complaint: the gig wasn\u2019t Everlong after all. 5\/6<\/p>\n

Text and photography: Anne-Marie Forker<\/p>\n

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