Descendents

How good are they LIVE?

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 58 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Descendents is rated as a remarkable live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Descendents concert reviews describe live shows and performances as mysterious, punchy, melodic, and powerful.

How long are their concerts?

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

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On tour

Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, OR, United States (June 28); Stockyards Event Center, Denver, United States (July 18); The Georgia Theatre, Athens, United States (July 26); The Underground, Charlotte, United States (July 30); The NorVa, Norfolk, United States (July 31); The Wellmont Theater, Montclair, NJ, United States (August 2); Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, VT, United States (August 5); Lighthouse Arts Centre, Halifax, Canada (August 27); The Centre at Casino New Brunswick, Moncton, NB, Canada (August 28); MTELUS, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (August 30)

Festivals in 2025

Punk in the Park Denver 2025

July 18 - 20, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

metal

Origin

Manhattan Beach, United States (1978 - present)

Bio

Descendents is an American punk rock band from Lomita, California formed in 1978 by guitarist Frank Navetta, bassist Tony Lombardo and drummer Bill Stevenson. They are known for being one of the early bands in the hardcore punk scene to sing instead about more personal and comical topics reflective of their own lives.

Has Performed With

Modern Baseball, Bouncing Souls

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Rockfreaks.net (Denmark)

June 4, 2025

Punk rock veterans Descendents were the next in line to visit the fabled Christiania venue on a lovely spring evening in Copenhagen. The last I was here it was to celebrate NOFX on their final tour.

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Hot Press Magazine (Ireland)

March 10, 2025

Descendents bring punk rock to The Academy

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Chicago Concert Reviews (USA)

September 21, 2024

Riot Fest resumes with another NOFX farewell, plus Waxahatchee, Spoon and Descendants

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The AU Review (Australia)

October 20, 2023

Descendents – Torquay Hotel (19.10.23)

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The Music (Australia)

October 16, 2023

There are very few reliable things in life – but the Descendents’ ability to put on a flawless show should be considered one of them.

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Ambient Light (New Zealand)

October 11, 2023

There is something quite wholesome about generational shows, the gathering of family members, or even just the melding of fans who have been following a band since day one with those who have just become enlightened on said acts fare.

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