RALEIGH, North carolina

August 14, 2026 — 5 Seconds of Summer brought their EVERYONE’S A STAR! World Tour to Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday night, taking over Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek for an energetic evening celebrating the band's evolution, biggest hits, and dedicated fanbase. The Australian pop rock group delivered a high energy performance that had fans singing along from the opening moments through the final song. The evening began with The Band CAMINO, who joined 5 Seconds of Summer on the tour and helped get the Raleigh crowd ready for the headlining performance. Their alternative pop sound and energetic stage presence brought an exciting atmosphere to the venue, giving fans an opportunity to experience the group before 5 Seconds of Summer took the stage. The Band CAMINO has built a strong following of their own, making them a fitting addition to the tour's lineup. As the anticipation continued to build throughout the venue, 5 Seconds of Summer eventually took the stage to a crowd ready to welcome the band back to North Carolina. Comprised of Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin, the group has spent more than a decade establishing themselves as one of the most successful Australian bands of their generation. Since forming in Sydney in 2011, 5 Seconds of Summer have developed a worldwide following through their music, extensive touring, and evolution from their early pop punk influences into a broader pop rock sound. The Raleigh performance showcased that evolution while still giving longtime fans plenty of opportunities to revisit the songs that first introduced them to the band. 5 Seconds of Summer moved through a set filled with recognizable favorites and fan beloved tracks, balancing their earlier material with music from their more recent releases. Their live performance emphasized the band's chemistry and musicianship, while the crowd's enthusiastic response demonstrated the lasting connection between the group and their fans. One of the most recognizable Australian acts to emerge in the 2010s, 5 Seconds of Summer first gained international attention after touring with One Direction before establishing themselves as a headlining act in their own right. Their debut single “She Looks So Perfect” became an international success, while their self titled debut album reached number one in multiple countries. Over the years, albums including Sounds Good Feels Good, Youngblood, and CALM continued to expand the band's sound and audience. That history was evident throughout the Raleigh show, where different eras of the band's career came together in one performance. Songs that have been part of fans' lives for more than a decade were met with loud singalongs, while newer material showed how 5 Seconds of Summer have continued to grow creatively without losing the energy that initially made them stand out. The EVERYONE’S A STAR! World Tour has taken 5 Seconds of Summer across North America, with the Raleigh stop coming during a busy stretch of the band's summer schedule. The tour includes stops in cities across the United States and Canada, bringing the group to major arenas and outdoor venues throughout the country. Following Raleigh, the band continued on to Charlotte, North Carolina, before additional stops throughout the remainder of August. For the Raleigh audience, the August 14 performance was more than simply another stop on a major tour. It was an opportunity for longtime fans to experience the songs that have defined different chapters of their lives while introducing newer listeners to one of pop rock's most enduring modern acts. With The Band CAMINO opening the night and 5 Seconds of Summer closing it out, the evening brought together two acts with a shared ability to connect with audiences through energetic performances and emotionally driven songwriting. As the night came to a close, 5 Seconds of Summer once again demonstrated why they have remained a major force in pop rock more than a decade after their formation. Their Raleigh performance combined nostalgia, new music, powerful live instrumentation, and an unmistakable connection with their fans, making the August 14 stop a memorable night for everyone inside Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.