Motley Crue made some major changes to the setlist at their first 2026 concert, adding four songs that haven’t been heard live in over a decade to their Saturday night show at the Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg. This shift marks an exciting development for fans of the legendary rock group as they prepare for their upcoming tour schedule.
The evening kicked off with Shout at the Devil‘s “Red Hot” and Theatre of Pain‘s “Louder Than Hell,” which hadn’t been performed live since 2013 and 2015 respectively. “We haven’t played these songs in a long fucking time,” singer Vince Neil noted later in the evening, as the band transitioned into another Shout favorite that hadn’t turned up since 2015, “Too Young to Fall in Love.”
Deep Cuts and Surprises
The highlight of the night was undoubtedly the band’s first performance of “Take Me to the Top” since 1984. Additionally, the group opted for a full version of “Smokin’ in the Boys Room,” moving away from the medley format they had utilized since their 2022 reunion. These additions suggest a refreshed approach to their live performances as they look toward the future.
It should be noted that this was not the official opening night of Motley Crue’s Return of the Carnival of Sins tour. That highly anticipated run, which features support from Tesla and Extreme, is set to kick off on July 17 following a festival date in Vancouver.
Watch Motley Crue Perform ‘Too Young to Fall in Love’
Watch Motley Crue Perform ‘Take Me to the Top’
Winnipeg Setlist – July 4, 2026
- “Red Hot” (first time since 2013)
- “Louder Than Hell” (first time since 2015)
- “Wild Side”
- “Shout at the Devil”
- “Too Fast for Love”
- “Looks That Kill”
- “Too Young to Fall in Love” (first time since 2015)
- “Take Me to the Top” (first time since 1984)
- “Primal Scream”
- “Home Sweet Home”
- Guitar Solo
- “Smokin’ in the Boys Room”
- “Live Wire”
- “Girls, Girls, Girls”
- “Dr. Feelgood”
- “Kickstart My Heart”
