Limp Bizkit returned to Istanbul after a 14-year break, delivering a high-energy performance at Atakoy Marina Arena on August 17, 2025. The show, organized by iTicket Production and TemaCC, drew eager fans ready to reconnect with one of nu metal’s defining acts.
The set spotlighted the band’s biggest hits, including My Way, Nookie, Behind Blue Eyes, and Break Stuff, with the crowd singing along to every chorus. At one moment, frontman Fred Durst invited a fan from the audience to join him for a duet on Full Nelson, adding a personal touch to the night. The concert lasted about an hour and a half.
Durst addressed the audience with a moment of pride and resilience, saying they had been told they might never return to Istanbul, but that they love the city and its people and food, a sentiment that drew enthusiastic cheers from the crowd. The performance underscored the band’s enduring connection with fans from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Limp Bizkit was formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1994 and features Fred Durst on vocals, John Otto on drums, Wes Borland on guitar, DJ Lethal on turntables, and Sam Rivers on bass. Borland’s distinctive stage persona—masks and body paint—became an iconic part of the band’s image, fueling their rise from the underground to mainstream fame. Their breakthrough albums include Significant Other (1999) and Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000), along with popular tracks such as Rollin’, Take a Look Around, and My Generation. Despite lineup changes and controversy over the years, the band has sold roughly 40 million records and earned multiple Grammy nominations. Their most recent album, Still Sucks, was released in 2021.
The Istanbul show highlighted the continued appeal of nu metal on a global stage and demonstrated that legacy acts can still draw large, passionate audiences years after their peak. For Istanbul, the concert offered a reminder of the city’s status as a vibrant stop for international rock acts, reinforcing the positive impact of live music events on local culture and economy. Fans left expressing optimism about the genre’s staying power and the possibility of more memorable reunions on the road. Limp Bizkit’s Istanbul return reinforces the band’s lasting footprint in rock history and signals a hopeful note for future tours.