Blink-182 Revives Fan Favorites and Rare Gems After 10-25 Years on ‘Missionary Impossible’ Tour

Blink-182 dust off rare tracks and crowd-pleasers for the first time in decades, electrifying fans on their ‘Missionary Impossible’ tour.

A Long-Awaited Revival of Blink-182 Classics and Hidden Treasures

If you’ve ever been to a Blink-182 show, you know they’re experts at whipping the crowd into a frenzy with their timeless punk-pop anthems. But in a thrilling twist, the band’s recent kickoff of the ‘Missionary Impossible’ tour saw them digging deep into their vaults, pulling out fan favorites and rarities that haven’t been played live in over a decade—and in some cases, a quarter-century! For longtime fans, it was like unearthing a treasure chest of memories wrapped in snarling guitars and infectious energy.

Blink-182 live at Reading 2024, photo by Andy Ford

Their US tour, which kicked off on August 29 with support from Alkaline Trio, was a nostalgic feast. The setlist blended beloved staples like “What’s My Age Again?” with deep cuts such as “Online Songs” and “Roller Coaster,” which hadn't been heard live since 2001. They also dusted off “Josie” for the first time since 2018, marking Tom DeLonge’s first performance of the track since his 2014 return to the band in 2022.

Rare Tracks and Surprises: A Setlist to Swoon Over

Blink-182’s choice to revive these seldom-played songs wasn’t just a nod to their hardcore fans; it felt like a love letter to their entire career. For many, hearing “Wishing Well” live again for the first time since 2014 was a moment of pure joy, as was their cover of Descendents' “Hope,” played live for the first time since 2003.

Check out fan-shot videos capturing some of these rare moments from the Hollywood, Florida gig:

• Blink-182 “Hope” Descendents Cover - LIVE 4K Hollywood, FL
• Blink-182 - Online Songs (Hollywood, Florida - August 28, 2025)
• Blink-182 - Wishing Well (Hollywood, Florida - August 28, 2025)
• Blink-182 - Roller Coaster (Hollywood, Florida - August 28, 2025)

The Full ‘Missionary Impossible’ Setlist

Here’s a rundown of the songs that made the night unforgettable:

• The Rock Show
• First Date
• Josie (first time since 2018, first time with Tom since 2014)
• Anthem Part Two
• Online Songs (first time since 2001)
• M+M’s
• FUCK FACE
• Natives (first time since 2014)
• Feeling This
• Down
• TURPENTINE
• CAN’T GO BACK
• Wishing Well (first time since 2016, first time with Tom since 2014)
• Stay Together for the Kids
• Roller Coaster (first time since 2001)
• DANCE WITH ME
• Bored to Death
• I Miss You
• MORE THAN YOU KNOW
• Hope (Descendents cover) (first time since 2003)
• What’s My Age Again?
• All the Small Things
• Dammit
• ONE MORE TIME

This setlist reflects a vibrant journey through Blink-182’s career—mixing the anthemic with the obscure, the rowdy with the heartfelt.

Hitting the Road Again: What’s Next for Blink-182?

The ‘Missionary Impossible’ tour is already underway, with the next stop scheduled for Tampa, Florida, before moving on to Atlanta, Charleston, Kansas City, and more. It’s a golden opportunity for fans to reconnect with the band’s wide-ranging catalog live. Tickets for remaining shows are still available for those eager to experience this revival firsthand.

This tour follows Blink-182’s 2024 world tour and comes after their 2023 album, One More Time…, which was a landmark release—their first album with the original trio (Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker) in over a decade, since DeLonge’s 2015 exit.

A Look Back and Forward: Mark Hoppus Reflects on Blink-182’s Journey

Earlier this year, Mark Hoppus opened up about the band’s complicated history, including their past rivalry with Green Day during the 2002 ‘Pop Disaster Tour.’ Hoppus shared a candid reflection on the strange dynamics between two bands who both defined a generation of punk rock.

“That was very strange because I grew up listening to Green Day. I literally waited for the day that ‘Dookie’ came out, and I was in line waiting to buy it.”

— Mark Hoppus

He recalled how Blink-182 was ascending just as Green Day was dipping, leading to an unusual feeling of headlining over his idols. Despite the tension, the mutual respect on and off stage kept things cool.

Hoppus also revealed some playful anecdotes about his life outside music, including his humorous stories about “saving the world from Saddam Hussein” and an unexpected near-romantic moment with The Cure’s Robert Smith.

Drummers Unite: Travis Barker Joins Rock Legends in Epic Drum-Off

Not one to rest on past glories, Travis Barker recently showed off his legendary skills alongside Tool’s Danny Carey and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith at Black Sabbath's final show. Their drum-off during a cover of ‘Symptom Of The Universe’ was a thrilling display of raw talent and camaraderie.

Blink-182’s ‘Missionary Impossible’ tour is more than just a series of concerts; it’s a heartfelt celebration of a band that defined a generation and continues to surprise and delight their fans with unexpected live gems.

FAQ

• Which rare Blink-182 songs did they play on the ‘Missionary Impossible’ tour?
  They revived tracks like “Online Songs,” “Roller Coaster,” “Josie,” “Wishing Well,” and a rare cover of Descendents’ “Hope.”
• When was the last time Blink-182 played ‘Josie’ live before this tour?
  “Josie” was last performed live in 2018, and this tour marks Tom DeLonge’s first time playing it since 2014.
• What is significant about Blink-182's 2023 album One More Time…?
  It’s their first album in more than ten years featuring the original trio lineup since Tom DeLonge left in 2015.
• What was the dynamic between Blink-182 and Green Day during their 2002 tour?
  There was a quirky rivalry as Blink-182 was rising while Green Day was dipping, leading to a strange feeling of headlining over their idols.
• Who joined Travis Barker for the drum-off at Black Sabbath’s final show?
  Danny Carey from Tool and Chad Smith from Red Hot Chili Peppers joined Barker for an epic drum showdown.

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