Belmont + guests

Chicago pop punk outfit Belmont hits Lee’s Palace in Toronto on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Led by vocalist Taz Johnson, the quartet pushes a tight, technical take on pop punk that blends easycore punch, post-hardcore tension and emo-leaning melodies. On stage, they lean into quick dynamic shifts, knotty riffs and hooky choruses, sliding from precise double-time to heavier grooves without dropping the energy.

Expect a set built around Aftermath (2022) and Liminal (2024), with Reflections cuts in the mix, plus early staples like Step Aside and tracks from their 2018 self-titled. Years of touring with Senses Fail, The Amity Affliction, Sleeping With Sirens and more have shaped a focused live setup: rhythm section locked in, bright guitar lines, vocals that carry the melodies and leave room for sharper, more technical turns. Special guests round out the bill, but the spotlight stays on Belmont’s current chapter and songs that balance melody and muscle with a cleaner, punchier edge.