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Smashing Pumpkins at PNC Bank Arts Center

Why see Smashing Pumpkins?

the Smashing Pumpkins North America tour!

The Smashing Pumpkins are back this summer with their North America tour. Billy Corgan's Grammy-awarded rock band created some of the most iconic tracks of the 90s, fashioning an amalgam of progressive rock, heavy metal, goth rock, psychedelia, and dream pop. Many line-up changes later, don't miss them live in 2024 as they take to the road!

Who Are The Smashing Pumpkins?

Of all the major alternative rock bands of the early '90s, the Smashing Pumpkins were the group least influenced by traditional underground rock. Lead guitarist/songwriter Billy Corgan fashioned an amalgam of progressive rock, heavy metal, goth rock, psychedelia, and dream pop, creating a layered, powerful sound driven by swirling, distorted guitars. Corgan was wise enough to exploit his angst-ridden lyrics, yet he never shied away from rock star posturing, even if he did cloak it in allegedly ironic gestures. In fact, the Smashing Pumpkins became the model for alternative rock success - Nirvana was too destructive and Pearl Jam shunned success.

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Dates

Finished Aug 24, 2023

Reviews

Customer reviews

25 reviews, average rating: (3.6 Stars)

Janice

Smashing my senses

I have been a fan since the mid 90s, that was by far the absolute best show I’ve ever seen. It was so appealing to my senses. The backdrop videos were mesmerizing, but nothing like the music, it drew me in from the first note, till the very last. I even enjoyed the “not so popular songs” because the band was perfectly spot on. After every song, I found myself saying “Oh my”. Totally amazing, would love to follow the tour to all 36 venues ... Read more

Smashing Pumpkins fan since Gish

WHY CAN'T I GIVE THEM 10 STARS!!???

Saw the guys play at the Ampitheatre in Chula Vista last night. Been feeling kinda down lately with work stress. That's all fixed now! After the first 2 songs, I could have ridden a happiness-high for about a month. However after 20 songs back-to-back with no breaks, now my mind is delirious! I attended alone with my husband because he didn't want to pay the ticket price. I'll be dragging him next tour for sure. Why the heck I waited 33 years to see them live is beyond me. I loved how they did different versions of so many songs too! Nice venue, food and drinks were pricey but expected. I'll definitely come back to this ampitheatre for future concerts. ... Read more

John

Lifelong Pumpkins Fan

I have been a fan of the Pumpkins since the early 1990's. I have seen them once before at Lollapalooza in 1994, and they were very good that time. This time was much better. Not only did they sound better, but they seemed to be in a much better place. The entire band seemed to be very happy to be back on stage with each other. I watched and listened to the show with a smile on my face. Billy's voice sounded better than it has in a long time. It was one of the best shows that I have ever been to. I would definitely want to see them again. ... Read more

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