Gig Review: The Rasmus Rock City Nottingham

7 December 2025 rocknews

The Rasmus Rock City Gig 2025: Bears, Stage Invasions, and Nordic Noir

There is a specific kind of magic reserved for the final night of a tour. Tonight, that magic descended upon Nottingham as the Weirdo tour reached its chaotic, festive conclusion. The queue snaked far down the street, and with the balcony thrown open to accommodate the sheer number of fans, the atmosphere inside felt electric. For fans of Finnish rock and gothic pop, The Rasmus Rock City Gig 2025 promised to be a night to remember, but few could have predicted just how wild it would get.

Stepping into Rock City always feels like entering a cathedral of noise. The sticky floors and the hallowed stage, which has hosted the likes of Nirvana and Bowie, add a layer of prestige to every show. Tonight, however, the venue felt less like a museum of rock history and more like a riotous Christmas party.

Finnish Fury and Atlanta Emo: The Support Acts

Gig Review: The Rasmus Rock City Nottingham. Block of flats. Rock City. The Funeral Portrait

The night began with Block of Flats, fellow Finns who clearly intended to leave a mark. As the support for the final show, they brought an incredible level of energy, underscored by a massive video screen behind them displaying a cosy Christmas tree and fireplace scene—a hilarious contrast to their gritty, energetic sound.

The absurdity peaked early when a guy in a full bear costume wandered onto the stage, setting the tone for a night where anything could happen. The singer spent plenty of time down at the barrier, utilising the step from the stage to get right in the faces of the crowd. The audience absolutely loved it, warming up the room for what was to come.

Next up, the vibe shifted with The Funeral Portrait. Hailing from Atlanta, these guys brought a distinct theatrical flair, led by a singer with bright green hair and infectious enthusiasm. They have a cool history with the headliners—The Rasmus supported them in America, and tonight they were “repaying the favour” in Europe. They commanded the room, splitting the crowd down the middle for a “Hell” vs “Yeah” chant and demanding a sea of smartphone flashlights. Their set closed with the banger “Suffocate City,” but not before they cracked the joke of the night: “If you like us, we are The Funeral Portrait; if you hate us, we are Block of Flats.”

The Rasmus Rock City Gig 2025: A Setlist of Surprises

When the headliners hit the stage, the room exploded. There were loads of extra people on stage—more than usual—adding to that chaotic “last night of the tour” party vibe. The band was clearly in high spirits; the guitarist even declared Nottingham her favourite gig from the last run, and the crowd roared in approval.

The musical highlights were plentiful. “October & April” stood out as a stunning moment, with the guitarist stepping up to deliver beautiful harmonies with frontman Lauri Ylönen. During “Not Like the Other Girls,” Lauri waved a Union Jack flag around before wearing it like a cape, playing to the British crowd perfectly.

However, the defining moments of The Rasmus Rock City Gig 2025 came from the sheer unpredictability of the night. As the iconic, staccato chords of “In the Shadows” rang out, the house came down.

Then, pure drama ensued. A fan jumped onto the stage, seemingly to propose to his girlfriend. Unfortunately for the romantic hopeful, security was not having it—they pulled him off immediately in a blur of motion before he could get the answer. It was a surreal mixture of rock anthem euphoria and unscripted chaos.

A Festive Finale and The Encore

The collaboration everyone waited for happened during “Weirdo.” The singer from The Funeral Portrait joined the band on stage—reprising his role from the album version—and the chemistry was undeniable. The performance ended with the Funeral Portrait frontman literally picking up Lauri and carrying him off stage, a testament to the camaraderie between the bands.

Lauri returned alone with an acoustic guitar for a surprise rendition of “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” a perfect nod to the season and the tour’s end. The night wrapped up with the emotional “Sail Away” before one final burst of energy with “Bitch”. The bear band returned to the stage, dancing amidst the musicians. Lauri spent the final moments at the barrier, high-fiving everyone he could reach, sealing the bond between band and fans.

The Rock News Verdict Of The Rasmus Rock City Gig

Between the bear costumes, the failed stage invasion, and the massive rock anthems, this was a legendary night. The Rasmus Rock City Gig 2025 proved that even after decades, this band can still throw one hell of a party. They honoured the legendary status of the venue with a performance that was equal parts professional rock show and unhinged tour finale.

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Were you at the gig? Did you have as much fun as we did and if you were the guy who tried to propose on stage… are you okay? Let us know in the comments!