"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 1/30/26)
74
%
Based on
14
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 148 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
Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands (April 5); Het Depot, Leuven, Belgium (April 6); OVO Arena Wembley, London, United Kingdom (April 11); Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom (May 20); Tollwood Sommerfestival - Musik Arena, München, Germany (July 6); O2 Arena; Cardiff Castle; Scarborough Open Air Theatre; OVO Hydro; AO Arena; Utilita Arena Birmingham; Castle Park; The Piece Hall, London, United Kingdom; Cardiff, United Kingdom; Scarborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom; Glasgow, United Kingdom; Manchester, United Kingdom; Birmingham, United Kingdom; Colchester, United Kingdom; Halifax, United Kingdom (August 12; Aug 14; Aug 15; Aug 17; Aug 18; Aug 19; Aug 21; Aug 22)
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
Artist Website
Critic Concert Reviews
V13 (Canada)
October 1, 2025
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The Damned did their job in rocking a multi-generational audience of punk rockers at Théâtre Beanfield in Montreal.
Toronto was taken to punk rock showmanship school Thursday night when The Damned returned to town, proving yet again why they’ve earned their place as one of the most influential bands to ever emerge from the UK. Fans of all ages from grizzled veterans in vintage band tees to younger concertgoers discovering the group
“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.
