NOFX’s Punk In Drublic final three shows in LA: Sunday- Day Three (the last hurrah)

On October 6, the sun rose over San Pedro to greet what would be the final show ever for NOFX. The Punk in Drublic tour had come full circle, ending its run at home with a promise of 40 years, 40 cities, and 40 songs.

Fans were primed for this farewell, ready to throw down and make it a day to remember.

Das Klown opened the day, sparking the first pit early. The crowd turnout was impressive right from the start; fans showed up not just for NOFX but to support every band on this stacked lineup. Next, We Are the Union brought their infectious ska energy, filling the pit with skankers and drawing out big cheers. The Flatliners followed, then Fishbone—a personal favorite. Fronted by the legendary Angelo Moore (aka Dr. Mad Vibe), Fishbone’s set was electric. Moore’s been owning stages since ’79, and today was no different.

Codefendants took it from there, setting up the stage for the UK’s Subhumans, whose decades of raw energy kept things fierce. Then The Vandals took over, delivering fan-favorites like “Urban Struggle,” “People That Are Going to Hell,” and “Anarchy Burger.” As usual, guitarist Warren Fitzgerald tore around the stage, his high-energy antics ramping up the crowd.

Frank Turner kept the vibe alive before Pennywise hit with their signature force, performing classics like “Fuck Authority” and “My Own Country.” They threw in covers of NOFX’s “Bob” and Bad Religion’s “Do What You Want” before closing with “Bro Hymn.” Dexter Holland, Bad Religion, Fat Mike, Rancid, and pretty much everyone else who could fit on stage piled on for this massive finale.

And then, it was finally time. NOFX stepped out for their last-ever set, and the emotion was thick. You could see it on their faces and feel it in every note. They pulled out all the stops, playing with friends they’ve shared stages with for years—like Nate Albert joining for “180 Degrees” and Tim Armstrong for a Rancid cover of “Radio.” They ripped through fan-favorites like “Murder the Government” and “Idiots Are Taking Over,” then hit covers of Minor Threat’s “Straight Edge” and Bad Religion’s “We’re Only Gonna Die.”

It was raw, it was real, and it was NOFX going out on their own terms.

An unforgettable end to a 40-year legacy.

Photography by Sean McCracken

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