SPILL LIVE REVIEW: TURNSTILE @ WOODBINE PARK, TORONTO

TURNSTILE

@ WOODBINE PARK, TORONTO

SEPTEMBER 12, 2026

Last year, Turnstile released Never Enough, the incredible follow-up to their 2021 breakthrough release, Glow On. Since then, the band has gone on to release Never Enough: Versions, a recreation of the titular album as performed by other artists, including Hayley Williams, Elton John, Blood Orange, Dying Fetus, and many more. As such, The Never Enough Tour Pt. 2 tour feels likes a victory lap surrounding their recent releases, with their stop at Toronto’s Woodbine Park feeling especially monumental.

After hours of supporting acts, with performances from Pluto’s Kiss, Saya Gray, and No Warning (who stepped in last minute for the originally scheduled Yves Tumor), Turnstile took the stage after the sun set upon the field and its packed in audience. There was a fervor of excitement in the air as they walked on to Neil Young’s “Rockin’ In The Free World” before diving headfirst into “Birds.” Without warning, the band and the audience came to life in explosive fashion; the pit was nothing short of glorious. The energy was absolutely electric. It was made immediately clear as the band went into “Real Thing,” “Endless.” and “I Care/Dull” that Turnstile were putting on a masterclass on modern punk performance.

The band sounded phenomenal. Whether crushing monstrous riffs, atmospheric passages, or through shifting grooves, Turnstile were exceptionally tight. With a sound that teeters between hardcore and shoegaze, the band performs with a equal level of conviction and power between Their heaviest of songs and the spacious ballads. Highlights from their set include “Don’t Play,” “WILD WRLD,” “Mystery,” and “Look Out For Me.” While their set primarily consisted of material from Never Enough and Glow On, they dug deep into their back catalogue for a trio of hardcore songs, “7,” “Keep It Moving,” and “Canned Heat,” demonstrating a greater depth to their range. Turnstile brought their set to a close with an incredible four-song encore consisting of “Holiday,” “Blackout,” “Never Enough”, and “T.L.C. (Turnstile Love Connection),” bringing the night to a conclusion on a massive note.

What felt most unique about Turnstile’s set at Woodbine Park, in addition to the band themselves, was the vibe amongst the audience. There was a sense of community and acceptance that the band has clearly fostered through their music, messaging, and aesthetic all without feeling like an overtly pushed narrative. This was felt in the surrounding pit but showcased on the massive screen which displayed predominantly cuts of the audience throughout the night – friends, lovers, even young children on their parent’s shoulders. There was something special to this that I have never quite experienced at a show before and speaks to the Turnstile’s dedication in shaping a community among their audience. To further support this, proceeds from the show went to support Shoot For Peace, a Toronto based non-profit organization that promotes community healing through the arts. Beyond this, however, Turnstile demonstrates their worth as the most thrilling and vital punk band of our time with a high-octane performance that holds nothing back all without skipping a beat. Truly, Turnstile was flawless and that night in Woodbine Park will be one that is never forgotten.

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