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Fallsview Casino Press Release
Fallsview Casino Resort is set to welcome the incomparable singer-songwriter and pop punk icon Avril Lavigne, joined by special guests Fefe Dobson and We The Kings, at 7 p.m. June 5 at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino. The show is part of the “Avril Lavigne: Greatest Hits Tour 2025.” Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, through ticketmaster.ca.
“Avril Lavigne brings a sense of freedom to her music that make her live performances so much fun,” said Cathy Price, vice president of marketing, Niagara Casinos. “Her impact on Canadian music and pop culture is incredible, and so many people have been influenced by her music.”
Lavigne has made history and smashed records, selling close to 50 million albums worldwide, with eight Grammy Award nominations in categories such as Best New Artist and Song of the Year. In addition, she has received eight Juno Awards, including Artist of the Year.
Her catalog comprises the septuple-Platinum “Let Go,” triple-Platinum “Under My Skin,” double-Platinum “The Best Damn Thing,” Gold-selling “Goodbye Lullaby,” Gold-selling “Avril Lavigne,” and “Head Above Water.” She earned a spot in the Top 10 of Billboard’s “Best of the 2000s” chart and holds the Guinness World Record as the youngest female solo artist to top the U.K. chart, while “Girlfriend” emerged as first music video to reach 100 million views on YouTube.
She has earned multiple No. 1s around the globe, and her social media following notably exceeds 93.6 million fans worldwide. In February 2022, Lavigne made her debut for DTA Records with the release of her seventh studio album, “Love Sux,” which debuted in the top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200, amassed over 12 million streams in its first week, and included hits “Bite Me,” “Love It When You Hate Me” ft. blackbear,” and “I’m A Mess” (with YUNGBLUD). Other hit songs include “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi,” “Girlfriend,” “I’m with You” and “When You’re Gone."
Joining Lavigne are Fefe Dobson and We The Kings. Dobson is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her edgy blend of pop, rock and punk influences. She gained fame with hits “Ghost,” “Everything” and “Stuttering.” A trailblazer in the early 2000s pop-rock scene, Dobson’s bold style and powerhouse vocals have made her a standout in the music industry. We The Kings is an American rock band best known for catchy pop-punk anthems “Check Yes Juliet,” “Say You Like Me” and “Sad Song.” The band has built a loyal global fanbase, delivering feel-good, high-energy performances since its debut in 2007.