On October 6, 2024, NOFX closed the curtains on their 41-year journey in the world of punk with their final-ever show at Berth 46 in San Pedro, California. This marked the end of the band’s three-night farewell marathon, filled with a diverse range of songs and a collection of punk legends who joined them on stage, celebrating decades of NOFX’s legacy.
As one of melodic punk rock’s most influential bands, NOFX has left an undeniable mark, inspiring generations with their irreverent, satirical, and politically charged music.
The three-day event that ended the band’s career was a festival of punk, with opening sets from bands such as Fishbone, The Flatliners, Codefendants, The Vandals, and Pennywise. Each night boasted a unique setlist, ensuring that fans were treated to an expansive array of NOFX’s catalog.
Sunday, the final night, delivered a powerful 33-song set that saw NOFX not only reflect on their legacy but also celebrate it alongside fellow punk icons. The night included guest appearances from members of RANCID, BAD RELIGION, FOO FIGHTERS, PENNYWISE, and more. It was a night filled with surprise collaborations, covers, and moments of raw emotion.
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The energy of the evening was set early when NOFX began their set with “60%,” a track from their 2006 release Wolves in Wolves’ Clothing, followed by a rapid-fire sequence of fan favorites like “Murder the Government” and “Bob.” But it was the guest appearances that truly elevated the show into something memorable.
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Tim Armstrong from RANCID took the stage to perform a reggae-inspired cover of RANCID’s “Radio,” a track NOFX had previously recorded on their split EP with RANCID in 2002.
As the show progressed, BAD RELIGION’s Brett Gurewitz and Jay Bentley joined the band for a raucous cover of “We’re Only Gonna Die,” a BAD RELIGION classic from 1982, paying homage to the early days of punk when both bands were defining their sounds.
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The camaraderie of the punk community was on full display when FOO FIGHTERS’ Chris Shiflett, PENNYWISE’s Fletcher Dragge, THE OFFSPRING’s Dexter Holland, and other punk veterans joined NOFX for the final moments of their 18-minute epic “The Decline.”
Fletcher, always known for his destructive tendencies, smashed multiple guitars on stage, adding to the chaotic, unpredictable energy that defined NOFX’s career.
Though known for their irreverence, there was a deeply emotional undercurrent to the night. Fat Mike, NOFX’s frontman and mastermind, had been vocal in recent years about his desire for the band to end with no future reunions.
During the encore, NOFX debuted a new song, “We Did It Our Way,” a nod to Frank Sinatra’s classic “My Way.”
Fat Mike introduced the song as their farewell to fans, reflecting on how he met guitarist Eric Melvin in 1983 and how their journey had shaped their lives for more than four decades. The song was a rare live-only performance, underscoring the finality of the night.
NOFX also delighted the crowd with snippets of GREEN DAY’s “Basket Case” and performed their own classics like “The Longest Line,” “Idiots Are Taking Over,” and “Linoleum.” The setlist reflected the band’s diverse sound, covering all eras of their extensive discography.
NOFX’s farewell was a celebration of the punk community they helped shape. Fans from around the world came to San Pedro to witness this monumental event. Fat Mike took time to interact with fans, coming down into the crowd after the show for one-on-one conversations.
Even after the show ended, fans lingered, refusing to let go of the moment. NOFX, true to form, stayed as long as they could, saying their final goodbyes to the crowd that had supported them for so long.
NOFX’s final show spanned their entire career. Here’s what they played:
1. 60%
2. Murder the Government
3. Bob
4. Falling in Love
5. Quart in Session
6. Kids of the K-Hole
7. Leave It Alone
8. 180 Degrees
9. Six Years on Dope
10. Radio (Rancid cover with Tim Armstrong)
11. Shut Up Already
12. NOFX
13. Six Pack Girls
14. Green Corn
15. Straight Edge
16. The Cause
17. Perfect Government
18. Idiots Are Taking Over
19. Mattersville
20. The Longest Line
21. She’s Gone
22. I Don’t Like Me Anymore
23. What’s the Matter With Parents Today?
24. You’re Bleeding
25. Reeko
26. The Separation of Church and Skate
Encore
27. Linoleum
28 Bottles to the Ground
29. We’re Only Gonna Die (Bad Religion cover with Brett Gurewitz and Jay Bentley)
30. Stickin’ in My Eye
31. We Did It Our Way
32. The Decline (with Chris Shiflett and many others)
NOFX’s impact on punk rock and their influence on countless bands will live on long after their final notes have faded.
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