Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus is heading out on tour this April—but this time, it’s not about a new record. Instead, he’s bringing his upcoming memoir, Fahrenheit-182, straight to the fans.
Hoppus first announced the book in late 2024, revealing that it’s set to drop on April 8. Co-written with music journalist Dan Ozzi, Fahrenheit-182 dives deep into his life, covering everything from growing up in the ‘80s, his obsession with punk rock and skateboarding, and the wild ride that led to co-founding Blink-182 in 1992.
But it’s not just a nostalgia trip. The book also unpacks Hoppus’ lifelong battle with anxiety, his high-profile fight with cancer, and the struggles that nearly broke him. “Fahrenheit-182 is a delight for fans and also a funny, smart, and relatable memoir for anyone who has wanted to quit but kept going,” a description reads.
Hoppus himself puts it a little differently. In a promo video, he sums it up like this:
“This book has everything. A young man, born in the California desert, joins a punk rock band and goes on to conquer the world! It’s got skateboarding! It’s got punk rock clubs! It’s got ’90s music! But that’s not all! Pre-order now and we’ll throw in, at no extra cost to you: Anxiety! Depression! Band breakups! Loss of self! Suicidal thoughts and ideation! And of course, everyone’s favorite—cancer! This shit gets dark.”
Now, Hoppus is taking his story on the road with a seven-date book tour. Each stop will feature him in conversation with a moderator, breaking down the book with his signature humor and insight. The tour kicks off in New York City on April 9, hitting Somerville, Washington D.C., Philly, and Chicago before wrapping up in California with stops in El Cajon and Los Angeles.
Tickets go on sale Feb. 21, with Hoppus reminding fans to snag theirs fast so they “don’t miss out on all the small things.”
In other news, Hoppus is also auctioning off a rare Banksy painting he picked up in 2011. The piece is expected to fetch up to $6.3 million when it hits Sotheby’s in London on March 4.
Mark Hoppus 2025 Book Tour Dates
• April 9 – Brooklyn Paramount, New York, NY
• April 10 – Somerville Theatre, Somerville, MA
• April 12 – The 9:30 Club, Washington D.C.
• April 13 – The Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA
• April 16 – Park West, Chicago, IL
• April 18 – The Magnolia, El Cajon, CA
• April 20 – The Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA
