Bring Me The Horizon, Motionless In White, The Plot In You, Amira Elfeky
April 29, 2026
Montreal, QC
Photo Credit: Matty Vogel
The Bring Me The Horizon stop at Bell Centre on April 29th in Montreal wasn’t just another concert—it was a full-scale spectacle that showed exactly how far the band has come.
The night opened with Amira Elfeky, whose sound leaned heavily into an Evanescence-style atmosphere. While the musical direction had potential, the performance felt disconnected. The stage presence was minimal, and the sound mix didn’t do her any favors. It came across more like an add-on than an integrated part of the show, lacking the cohesion you’d expect from an arena lineup.
Things picked up with The Plot in You, who immediately elevated the production with dual video walls. Their set had a few standout moments—especially an acoustic section with the house lights up that created a rare, intimate arena experience. The frontman’s “Viagra coat” became a talking point, and they closed strong with “Feel Nothing,” calling for crowd surfers and a circle pit that turned the floor into chaos—in the best way.
Going into Motionless in White, expectations were high, especially after their massive 2023 show at Place Bell. Unfortunately, this set felt scaled back. Sharing the same stage setup as the previous band made it feel oddly small—almost like a club show placed inside a massive arena. That said, musically they delivered. Chris Motionless was in top form, and their tight 45-minute, 9-song set was packed with hits. “Voices” stood out as a highlight among an all-banger lineup.
Then came the main event—and suddenly everything made sense.
When Bring Me The Horizon took over, the scale of their production revealed why the earlier bands felt constrained. This wasn’t just a stage—it was an experience. Before they even appeared, screens lit up with a retro gaming aesthetic: a “Post Human” logo styled like a vintage PlayStation startup, morphing into an eye with the BMTH emblem, alongside visuals reminiscent of Resident Evil and Metal Gear Solid. It was a slick, nostalgic touch that set the tone.
After a 45-minute buildup behind a massive curtain, it dropped as they launched into “DArkSide,” with confetti erupting across the arena. From there, it was relentless: “MANTRA,” “Happy Song,” and “Teardrops” hit in quick succession, igniting the crowd.
The production was top-tier—easily their biggest show in Montreal to date. Compared to their 2019 performance at Place Bell, the growth is undeniable. From pyro and smoke to massive screens and immersive visuals (including the Gorilla video sequence), everything was dialed up. This was elite-level live entertainment. One fan even claimed it rivaled a Tool show; another called it their favorite concert ever.
The pacing was masterful, with interludes that added narrative depth while giving the band brief moments to recharge. “Kool-Aid” was explosive, and “Shadow Moses” ended in a powerful “Olé Olé” chant—made even more meaningful as the Montreal Canadiens had just won a playoff game in Tampa. Phones had been out all night tracking the score, and that shared moment brought the entire arena together.
A standout highlight came during “Antivist,” when a fan named Setara was pulled on stage to celebrate her 27th birthday, helping deliver the vocals. It was spontaneous, chaotic, and unforgettable—exactly what you want from a show like this.
“Can You Feel My Heart” brought another clever visual twist, with heart-shaped confetti raining down—simple, but genius. The closing stretch of “Doomed,” “Drown,” and “Throne” sealed the night, with Oli Sykes stepping into the pit during “Drown,” camera in hand, fully embracing the crowd. That level of connection is rare, and it’s a big part of what makes him one of the best frontmen in the game.
The audience was as diverse as it was intense—gnomes, inmates, emos, metalheads, Habs fans, crowd surfers, and mosh pit veterans all packed together. Walls of death, circle pits, and nonstop energy made this feel less like a concert and more like an event.
If you missed it, there’s good news: they’re set to return this fall to Quebec and Ottawa. And if this show proved anything, it’s that Bring Me The Horizon aren’t just touring—they’re redefining what a live performance can be.