Twenty One Pilots has always known how to turn a performance into a spectacle, and their show at Hershey Park Stadium this past week, was proof that even a relentless downpour can’t extinguish their fire. Following Josh’s drum solo intro, Tyler capitulated on stage, reminiscent of his early days of back-flipping off of his upright piano. It was a signature blend of theatrical risk and raw vulnerability.
This tour is celebrating their new album Breach, currently number one record on the Billboard charts, the duo delivered a career-spanning set that cemented their status as one of rock’s most dynamic live acts. The crowd, wrapped in ponchos and high on adrenaline, braved the rain and it did not deter anyone’s good time for a single minute.
The night’s technology was almost as electric as the music. Every fan was given interactive bracelets that illuminated the stadium, pulsating distinct colors in time with the music, turning the soaking audience into a shimmering, communal light show. The main stage burst into life with "Overcompensate" and "The Contract," but the real heat came later. As the opening bars of "Heavydirtysoul" dropped, two large pyrotechnic towers erupted, shooting huge, terrifying fireballs into the night sky, momentarily drying the front rows, and setting the tone for the volatile energy of the climax.
Mid set, Tyler Joseph took a rare, powerful moment to address the collective memory of the band and the crowd, mentioning he likes playing songs from all of their albums because he doesn’t want to leave anyone behind. The theatrical apex arrived during the B-stage segment. After tearing through "Next Semester" and "Routines in the Night," the atmosphere darkened, and the duo executed one of their most dangerous stunts: setting a derelict car on fire right next to their satellite stage. The flames roared, providing a surreal, dystopian backdrop to "Message Man." When Josh Dun walked back to the main stage, he carried a triumphant, unexpected trophy a Hershey flag that he draped proudly on his drum set a perfect nod to the local Pennsylvania faithful.
The final stretch, punctuated by a powerful singalong of "Ride" (which ended with Tyler walking through the crowd to bring a fan on stage), proved that Twenty One Pilots remains a masterclass in connecting spectacle with sincerity. They closed the night with a thunderous encore of "Stressed Out" and the classic, cathartic release of "Trees," leaving the drenched, ecstatic crowd convinced they had just witnessed rock and roll royalty defying the elements.
Set List:
Overcompensate
The Contract
RAWFEAR
We Don't Believe What's on TV
Tear in My Heart
Backslide
Lane Boy
Shy Away
Heathens
Next Semester
Routines in the Night
Message Man
Pet Cheetah
Polarize
Chlorine
Main Stage
Torchbearer's Theme
Jumpsuit
Nico and the Niners
Heavydirtysoul
The Line
Garbage
Doubt
Tally (Live debut)
Ride (Walked through crowd and brought a fan on stage for the end)
Drum Show (Ending on Drum Island; after the song closed, fans were singing Downstairs)
Encore:
City Walls
Guns for Hands
Stressed Out
Trees
Next Tour Stops:
Sep. 30, 2025, Hartford, CT
Oct. 1, 2025, Bangor, ME
Oct. 4, 2025, Wantagh, NY
Oct. 5, 2025, Bristow, VA
Oct. 7, 2025, Virginia Beach, VA
Oct. 8, 2025, Charlotte, NC
Review and Photography by: Craig Eidell