Alex Warren & Noah Cyrus
July 8, 2026
Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
Some concerts entertain you. Others stay with you long after the lights come up. Alex Warren‘s Montreal stop at the Bell Centre on July 8, 2026, with Noah Cyrus opening, was one of those unforgettable nights. It was emotional, funny, deeply human, and absolutely wonderful from beginning to end. I loved every second of it.
Noah Cyrus opened the evening with a beautiful, heartfelt set that perfectly set the tone. One of the most touching moments came during “Apple Tree,” when she explained that the album is named after a hymn written by her great-grandfather. Hearing the closing line, “I want my loved ones to go with me,” carried even more meaning after learning its history. It was a genuinely moving moment. “I Just Want a Lover” sounded incredible live, and she wrapped up her set with “Again” and “July,” leaving the crowd wanting more. It was a fantastic opening performance.
Then came Alex Warren.
The arena erupted as smoke filled the stage and fireworks exploded from the middle, revealing Alex for an incredible performance of “Troubled Waters.” It was a spectacular way to begin the night. He followed it with “Bloodline,” and while the song was amazing live, I couldn’t help wishing Jelly Roll had somehow appeared for the duet.
What made Alex’s show so special wasn’t just the music—it was how real it felt. Every song, every story, every pause felt genuine. Throughout the night, he would stop singing just to take in the crowd, almost getting lost in the moment as he looked around and appreciated what was happening. Those quiet moments said just as much as the songs themselves.
His personality shined just as brightly as his voice. One of the funniest moments came when he burned his tongue drinking his tea on stage. Between songs, he constantly joked with the audience. During one interaction, a fan reminded him that she’d broken her jaw at one of his previous shows before mentioning that her dad had cancer. When Alex asked if he was still alive and she replied that he’d actually driven her to the concert, Alex quipped, “Way to rub it in,” referencing his own loss of his parents. It was the perfect example of how he balances humour with vulnerability—something that defines so much of his music.
Every note he sang hit with incredible emotion. His voice was piercing in the best possible way, and I found myself completely invested in every single song.
One of my favourite parts of the evening came when Alex walked to the B-stage for a more intimate portion of the show. He performed four songs there, beginning with “Catch My Breath,” before opening up about grief. It’s something people rarely talk about openly, and hearing him speak so honestly about loss felt incredibly refreshing. You could feel the entire arena sharing that moment together, realizing grief is something we all carry and that it doesn’t have to remain taboo. There truly wasn’t a dry eye in the building.
“Heaven Without You” was another standout. Alex shared that it’s one of his favourite songs he’s written for his wife, and knowing that made the performance even more beautiful.
The B-stage also gave us one of the night’s most memorable surprises when Alex witnessed Tyrone and Mia getting engaged. He joked that he’s always seeing proposals in social media reels but rarely gets to experience one in person. Watching that unfold alongside him made the moment feel even more special.
Not every memorable moment was emotional, though. Alex’s ongoing battle with the camera operator became one of the funniest running gags of the night. Every time the camera zoomed in, he’d play along until it eventually zoomed so close it focused on a pimple on his neck. The entire arena burst into laughter, including Alex himself. He also made time to chat about the book A Fine Place to Die, another small, personal moment that made the show feel less like a performance and more like a conversation with thousands of friends.
If there was one song that completely broke me, it was “Save You a Seat.” As old home videos of Alex’s parents played behind him, you could watch him reliving those memories in real time. Seeing him smile, tear up, and sing through such an intensely personal moment felt almost sacred. It was one of the most vulnerable performances I’ve ever witnessed—a private moment shared with thousands of strangers—and somehow it made everyone in the room feel connected.
The night closed with an explosive performance of “Fever Dream,” complete with showers of confetti, before ending with “Ordinary.” It was the perfect finale to a concert that was anything but ordinary.
Alex Warren delivered far more than a concert—he created an experience. It was funny, heartbreaking, uplifting, and filled with genuine human connection. Combined with Noah Cyrus’s stunning opening set, it made for one of the best live shows we’ve seen.
A perfect night.
10/10