GHOST have closed out their Skeletour North American tour with a powerful and emotionally charged finale at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, marking what could be the band's last live performance for an indefinite period. Tobias Forge, performing in full Papa Emeritus V Perpetua regalia, delivered a commanding two-hour set that drew from every era of the band's catalog, from the eerie simplicity of "Opus Eponymous" through the arena-ready anthems of "Impera" and into the darker terrain of their latest opus "Skeletá," which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 last year.
The Intuit Dome's state-of-the-art production capabilities were pushed to their limits, with GHOST's elaborate stage design featuring towering cathedral-like structures, pyrotechnics synchronized to every crescendo, and a lighting rig that transformed the arena into something between a haunted basilica and a rock spectacle. The setlist was carefully curated to include deep cuts and rarities alongside established fan favorites like "Square Hammer," "Mary On A Cross," and "Cirice," creating moments of collective euphoria throughout the packed venue.
Notably, the show operated under a strict phone-free policy — a decision Forge championed throughout the Skeletour — which allowed the audience to be fully immersed in the theatrical experience without the distraction of screens. Fans reported an unusually intimate and present atmosphere, despite the arena-scale setting. The connection between performer and audience felt visceral and undiluted.
With Forge's earlier public statements about needing to "step away" from GHOST to spend time with his family, and no further touring or recording plans announced, tonight's finale carried an emotional weight that was palpable throughout the arena. Whether this marks a temporary pause or a longer farewell remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: GHOST left Los Angeles with a performance that will be remembered as one of their finest.