Thanks to her hits "Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi", Avril Lavigne has undoubtedly left an imprint on an entire generation of pop-punk and pop-rock fans. For younger listeners, it’s worth noting that the Canadian artist burst onto the scene in 2002 with the release of her debut chart-topping album, "Let Go". Since then, Avril Lavigne has issued six more studio albums and hit the road on numerous tours.
In spring 2024, the singer and musician kicked off a major world tour—the eighth of her career. Dubbed The Greatest Hits Tour, the trek swung through North America before heading to Europe, with stops in Austria, Croatia, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, as well as Italy and Spain.
In France, Avril Lavigne played two shows that year; on July 7, 2024 at the Main Square Festival and on July 10 at the Arenas of Nîmes. It’s the first of these two French gigs that France 4 invites you to rediscover on your TV this week.
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026 from 10:55 p.m., right after the Katy Perry concert on Katy Perry, this Avril Lavigne concert at the Main Square Festival is the perfect moment to revisit the Canadian singer's career and her pop-punk/pop-rock world. Performing at the Citadelle d'Arras, Avril Lavigne unleashed her enduring classics—such as "Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi"—as well as "I'm With You", "Girlfriend", and "Losing Grip".
But the singer-songwriter also used her Main Square Festival appearance to perform several tracks from her latest album "Love Sux", such as "Bite Me" and "Love It When You Hate Me".
So tune in to France 4 this Wednesday, August 26, at 10:55 p.m. to (re)discover Avril Lavigne's concert recorded at the Main Square Festival in 2024.
