Linkin Park stuns Colombia: Poppy joins band for one of their biggest hits

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• How the From Zero World Tour reached South America
• Support acts and local openers energize the shows
• A surprise stage moment: Poppy joins for “One Step Closer”
• Highlights and atmosphere from the Bogotá performance
• What the setlist included — a balance of new and classic tracks
  • Notable songs played
• Tour timeline: remaining 2025 shows and plans for 2026
• Tour production and touring personnel notes
• Fan response and social buzz from the Bogotá night

Linkin Park returned to stadiums in Latin America this fall, bringing their From Zero World Tour to Bogotá on October 25. The stop was a loud, cathartic night that blended the band’s new material with classic hits, and it featured an unexpected guest who added fresh energy to a fan favorite.

How the From Zero World Tour reached South America

The tour began on September 11, 2024, as the band promoted their comeback album, From Zero. The first leg ran through December. Promoters restarted the routing in January 2025 and pushed into South America that autumn.

• Bogotá served as the October 25 kickoff for the South American run.
• The South American itinerary includes major markets across the continent.
• The broader world tour spans late 2025 and continues into 2026.

Support acts and local openers energize the shows

For several South American dates, Linkin Park brought a mix of international and regional support. Pop artist and performer Poppy is on the bill as the primary support act for six consecutive concerts.

• Poppy will appear in Peru, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil.
• Argentine post-hardcore band Deny opens the Buenos Aires date.
• Chilean group Tenemos Explosivos opens in their hometown show.

A surprise stage moment: Poppy joins for “One Step Closer”

At the Bogotá show, Poppy unexpectedly stepped onto the stage during the second act. She joined Linkin Park and touring vocalist Emily Armstrong for a charged rendition of “One Step Closer.”

Her contribution pushed the chorus into new territory. Poppy brought raw, screamed vocals to lines usually performed by Mike Shinoda. Armstrong handled the melodic parts that honor Chester Bennington’s original phrasing.

Highlights and atmosphere from the Bogotá performance

Fans described the concert as theatrical and fast-paced. The production split the night into multiple acts, giving the set a narrative arc.

• Energy spikes followed each act change.
• Visuals and lighting boosted the heavy moments.
• Audience reaction was loudest during the classic material.

What the setlist included — a balance of new and classic tracks

The band delivered a long, varied program that mixed songs from From Zero with their well-known catalog. The show ran through nearly two dozen tracks.

Notable songs played

• “Somewhere I Belong” — an opener that set a soaring tone.
• “One Step Closer” — the guest-assisted moment with Poppy.
• “What I’ve Done”, “Numb”, “From The Inside”
• “Bleed It Out”, “In The End”, “Papercut” and “Faint”.
• Newer tracks like “Stained”, “Overflow”, and “Heavy Is The Crown”.

The band closed the high-energy segment with “Faint”, after navigating through both recent material and fan favorites.

Tour timeline: remaining 2025 shows and plans for 2026

The 2025 routing wraps in Mexico City on November 16. The band then prepares for an early 2026 leg that takes them overseas.

• 2026 begins January 18 in Bahrain.
• Shows follow in the United Arab Emirates and India.
• Australia hosts three dates in March.
• Summer features a European run with multiple stops.

European routing includes several German dates and two Spanish concerts. Single dates are slated for France, Portugal, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, and Switzerland. The 2026 run concludes on June 30 in Zurich.

Tour production and touring personnel notes

Linkin Park’s live setup blends the original band members with touring musicians. Their stage show pairs heavy guitar-driven passages with electronic textures.

• Multiple vocalists alternate to preserve the dynamics of older songs.
• Guest appearances, like Poppy’s, add variation to the set.
• Local openers give each stop a hometown flavor.

Fan response and social buzz from the Bogotá night

Videos and posts spread quickly online after the concert. Clips of the Poppy collaboration circulated across social platforms and drew praise from fans.

Supporters highlighted the emotional range of the evening, from nostalgic singalongs to aggressive, modern interpretations of classic tracks.