Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Electrify Montréal with Unforgettable “Twist and Shout” Performance

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Electrify Montréal with Unforgettable “Twist and Shout” Performance

On October 31, 2024, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band delivered a concert for the ages at the Centre Bell Arena in Montréal, Quebec. Fans are already calling it one of the most legendary shows of Springsteen’s career. The night reached its electrifying peak during their explosive cover of “Twist and Shout,” when Springsteen turned to the crowd and encouraged them to give their all—and they responded in kind with a roar that shook the arena.

The reaction was nothing short of extraordinary. The deafening, pulsating energy from the audience became one of the most intense and memorable moments in Springsteen’s touring history. Attendees knew they were witnessing something truly special—an experience that would be etched into their memories forever. Even Springsteen, a veteran performer with decades of stage experience, was visibly moved, later describing it as “one of the greatest arena crowds we’ve ever played to.” While no recording can fully capture the raw emotion of that moment, videos circulating online offer glimpses of the incredible energy and connection in the venue. The band fed off the crowd’s passion, weaving a setlist that combined timeless hits with deep cuts, all intensified by the electric atmosphere.

Montréal has long been celebrated for its passionate music fans, but this show proved they’re still unmatched. “Twist and Shout” became the heartbeat of the evening—thousands singing in perfect harmony, with the arena visibly vibrating from the collective energy. Originally scheduled for November 2023 and rescheduled to 2024, this performance more than made up for the wait. Fans left the arena knowing they had experienced a once-in-a-lifetime moment. With millions of views flooding social media, the Montréal concert is already being hailed as one of the standout highlights of Springsteen’s 2024 tour.

If you haven’t seen it yet, now’s the time. This is Springsteen at his most electrifying—and Montréal at its most unforgettable.