Lewis Capaldi & Joy Crookes
April 21, 2026
Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
There’s something about seeing Lewis Capaldi live that turns a concert into something closer to group therapy—and his April 21st, 2026 stop at the Bell Centre in Montreal was exactly that.
The evening opened with Joy Crookes, whose voice was undeniably smooth and soulful. While her vocals impressed, her stage presence didn’t quite match the scale of the venue, leaving the crowd more appreciative than fully engaged.
From the moment Capaldi stepped out and launched into “Survive” followed by “Grace,” the tone for the night was set—raw, emotional, and deeply personal. “Wish You the Best” quickly turned into one of the night’s biggest singalongs, with the Montreal crowd fully locked in.
In true Capaldi fashion, the music was only part of the show. Between songs, he filled the arena with his signature humour and self-deprecation, even slipping into a few lines of The Power of Love by Celine Dion, joking that she was in the buiding. It was a moment that felt especially fitting in her hometown.
“Bruises” was an emotional high point—stripped back and haunting, it sent chills through the crowd. Not long after, he surprised fans with a playful cover of One Less Lonely Girl by Justin Bieber before diving into “Pointless.”
At one point, Capaldi acknowledged that the Montreal Canadiens were playing a playoff game at the same time, sharing that they were up 2–1. The mention alone sent the crowd into a frenzy, sparking a spontaneous “Olé, Olé, Olé” chant that echoed through the arena—one of those uniquely Montreal moments.
Vocally, Capaldi was flawless. Every song landed, but “Forget Me” in particular showcased just how powerful and controlled his voice truly is. Before “The Day That I Die,” he paused to reflect on his recent hiatus, speaking candidly about his mental health and how grateful he felt to be back on stage. He even called the Montreal crowd one of the best he’s ever had—before jokingly introducing the next track as a “cheery one.” The dark humour only made the performance more endearing.
He “closed” the set with “Before You Go,” playfully pretending it was the end before stepping off stage for the most predictable (and beloved) encore break. When he returned, the energy surged again. His newer track “Stay Love” was heartbreakingly beautiful—there truly wasn’t a dry eye in the building.
He wrapped the night with “Hold Me While You Wait” and the ever-powerful “Someone You Loved,” sending the crowd home emotionally drained in the best possible way.
It was a night of stunning vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and shared vulnerability. Lewis Capaldi didn’t just perform—he connected. And for a couple of hours in Montreal, that connection felt like exactly what everyone needed.
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