The Damned

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 138 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Damned is rated as an entertaining live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. The Damned concert reviews describe live shows and performances as melodic, theatrical, lively, career-spanning, and high-energy.

How long are their concerts?

How long are The Damned concerts? The Damned concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book The Damned? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for The Damned range from $15,000 - $45,000, with The Damned's current estimated booking fee to be around $30,000.

On tour

Union Transfer, Philadelphia, United States (May 3); Globe Iron, Cleveland, OH, United States (May 5); House of Blues Orlando, Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States (May 12); Jannus Live, St. Petersburg, FL, United States (May 14); The Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ, United States (May 23); Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, Las Vegas, United States (May 24); The Wiltern, Los Angeles, United States (May 27); Val de Moine, Clisson, France (June 19); The National Bowl, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom (June 22); Ekebergsletta, Oslo, Norway (June 25); Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, OR, United States (July 26)

Festivals in 2025

Forever Now Festival 2025

Punk Rock Bowling 2025

May 23 - 25, 2025

Rebellion Festival 2025

Artist Info

Genre

metal

Origin

London, United Kingdom (1976 - present)

Bio

The Damned are a punk rock group originally from Croydon, England, a suburb of London, who were formed in 1976. Despite being one of the definitive early punk bands they were also one of the most ambitious; with their later albums moving away from the breakneck garage sound of their debut and taking in elements from goth and psychedelia to prog and metal.

Has Performed With

The Bellrays, Ruts DC, Motorhead, Johnny Moped

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Critic Concert Reviews

Spectrum Culture (USA)

June 18, 2024

“We may be old, but we can still fucking rock!” So shouted Damned guitarist Captain Sensible just before the punk band’s second set in two nights at Portland’s Revolution Hall. The confluence of age and punk has long been germane to the genre.

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Scenestr (Australia)

March 25, 2024

Less than a year since their last appearance on our shores, and billed as the 'final Australian tour', this reunion of an early line-up with drummer Rat Scabies recent return to the fold is a bonus for this apparent last hurrah of punk-rock icons The Damned.

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Scenestr (Australia)

March 21, 2024

The Damned have become progressively more venerated since starting out in the late '70s.

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Backseat Mafia

June 20, 2023

The Damned Live In Concert

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Backseat Mafia

June 12, 2023

The Damned w/ Neptune Power Federation

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Scenestr (Australia)

June 8, 2023

Punk legends The Damned graced Brisbane's Princess Theatre on a Wednesday night (7 June), bringing local fans their unmistakable blend of irreverently quirky UK rock.

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The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

June 3, 2023

The Damned, the first UK punk band to release a single (New Rose) and an album (Damned Damned Damned) continue to carve out a career over the last 46 years (to date) as they have crafted and re-envisioned through multiple line-up changes, their sound and vision.

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