THANK GOD IT’S ALMOST MONDAY: LIVE IN LOS ANGELES

November 13, 2026

2–3 minutes

On a Tuesday night, Almost Monday brought their Thank God It’s Almost Monday Tour to Los Angeles, California, for a sold-out show at The Belasco.

Coming off their sophomore album, the indie pop band embarked on a tour across North America, selling out nearly every night. Almost Monday has established themselves as everyone’s favorite surf-pop three-piece. Comprised of Dawson Daugherty on lead vocals, Cole Clisby on lead guitar and Luke Fabry on guitar and bass, the band draws influence from their hometown of San Diego, creating a sun-soaked, coastal aesthetic.

With their latest album, Almost Monday continues to develop a sound that is uniquely their own, always evolving into the best version of themselves.

The night began with an opening set from Los Angeles band Rec Hall, featuring John Barry on guitar and vocals, Lance Meliota on drums and Ben Tyrrell on guitar and bass. Following a similar beachy aesthetic, the band warmed up the crowd and set the tone for the rest of the night.

Almost Monday began their set with the album’s opening title track. As the song played, the band took the stage and a curtain dropped, revealing a backdrop with the words, “THANK GOD IT’S ALMOST MONDAY.” The crowd erupted into cheers at the reveal. The band followed with a couple of tracks off the new album, including “delicate,” “class a” and “no more regrets.” Daugherty was captivating to watch perform, dancing around the stage and engaging with the crowd at every opportunity. He clearly fed off their intense energy.

Almost Monday delivered a perfect blend of their discography. For a setlist that mixed new tracks, songs from their debut album and fan-favorite singles. The set moved through a range of energy, from upbeat pop tracks like “only wanna dance” and “jupiter,’ to the more laid-back “losing streak” and “fade,” before picking back up the energy again with “can’t slow down” and “cough drops” to close out the night on a high note.

The crowd had intoxicating energy all night, all sharing a carefree feeling that flowed through the room. Towards the end of the set, the band’s videographer even made his way above the crowd, surfing his way through the song while he filmed the performance. He was held up an impressive amount of time, emphasizing the community built by this band.

Almost Monday is just getting started, and proving to be a band worth paying attention to. The band is wrapping up their North American leg of the Thank God It’s Almost Monday Tour. If they haven’t hit your city, be sure to grab tickets, and if you are outside North America, no need to worry: Almost Monday is heading to Europe in 2027.