On October 29, YUNGBLUD unleashed his unmistakable energy at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle. The lights dimmed, the guitars roared to life, and the crowd surged forward in anticipation, their eyes glued to the stage and their hands pressed to their chests as they waited for their favorite. Upon YUNGBLUD’s arrival, within seconds the entire arena was moving as one — a tidal wave of energy feeding off his chaotic charisma and raw emotion that he brought to the stage. The show was part of his “Idols World Tour,” celebrating the release of his latest album Idols, this time with approximately 11,000 fans.

But even before he took the stage, the crowd was already buzzing thanks to strong opening sets from Weathers and Palaye Royale. Weathers brought catchy, emotional alt-rock with tracks like “Happy Pills” and “C’est la vie.” They even performed an unreleased track titled “Ugly” as a surprise, and their enthusiasm quickly won people over. Palaye Royale, on the other hand, turned things up completely with their bold, theatrical energy, helping the crowd warm up even more. Their setlist contained songs like “Death or Glory” and “Lonely,” and by the time they left the stage, the atmosphere was electric and ready to explode.

And then, after a short break, when the lights dimmed again and the pre-show playlist faded, the crowd went wild in a wall of screams, as they knew what was coming. The intro to “Hello Heaven, Hello” traveled through the arena while the huge screens displayed the word “Hi” in many different languages, and when YUNGBLUD finally took the stage, the energy completely exploded.

From the very first note, he was all movement, radiating unfiltered energy that filled every corner of the arena. He jumped, shouted, sprinted across the stage, and between songs, he never stopped engaging. He kept throwing water and beer over the crowd and yelling for everyone to move and scream, riling them up with his signature “motherfuckers” as he encouraged everyone to give everything they had. And they did! Everyone, from standing to the nosebleeds, had their hands up in unison, but the connection didn’t just stop there. At one point, he spotted a fan holding a sign asking to play “fleabag” with him. Without hesitation, he invited them onstage and handed them his guitar, making the fan a part of his band for a few minutes. As they played together, the arena came alive even more in a spontaneous and heartwarming reminder of how music can bring artists and audiences closer together. Shortly after, he climbed onto the hands of fans to sing the rest of the song, then briefly filmed the sea of faces below, acting in a way that was reckless, raw, and unmistakably YUNGBLUD.

The production, on the other hand, only heightened the frenzy, as bursts of confetti, flashes of fire, and strobing lights wrapped around every chorus while the audience responded with unbreakable enthusiasm. The setlist pulled from across his discography, blending new and old effortlessly. He performed new Idols tracks like “Ghosts” and “Zombie,” both carrying the emotion and darkness that seem to define this era, while at the same time, older anthems such as “Loner” “superdeadfriends,” and “The Funeral” reminded fans why they fell in love with his music in the first place. The balance between new and old made the show feel like both a celebration of where he’s been and a manifestation of where he’s headed—and from what I’ve seen, he’s on track for an even more promising future.

The majority of the show was all about high energy and rock on, but amidst all the adrenaline, there were moments of stillness. Later in the night, the chaos quieted for an emotional tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Changes.” YUNGBLUD briefly dedicated the song to anyone who had lost someone recently, his voice breaking with sincerity as thousands of phone lights and united chants of “Ozzy!” filled the room. It was one of those rare concert moments where noise gives way to silence, letting you breathe and feel the weight of every word. Having recently lost my grandfather, this performance deeply touched me and offered a moment of shared grief and comfort, wrapped in the feeling of a warm hug through music.

By the end of the night, Vienna was left breathless. The crowd had poured everything out for YUNGBLUD to take and reciprocate, but even in their tiredness, there was an undeniable spark, a sense that they could do it all over again and still give their all. It was evident that this was more than a concert, as it was a space for freedom, vulnerability, and the release of pure love for each other and for the music. Concerts are usually the kind of nights that linger long after they end, and this show was no exception. It was a reminder that sometimes, even if it’s for a few hours, the world can feel limitless, and in the end, we are all united.

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