Descendents

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 60 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

House of Blues, Houston, United States (February 27); Rialto Theatre, Tucson, United States (March 4); House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim, CA, United States (March 6); Hard Rock Live, Wheatland, CA, United States (March 8); The Salt Shed, Chicago, United States (March 15); Barwon Heads Hotel, Barwon Heads, Victoria, Australia (June 3); Forum Theatre, Melbourne, Australia (June 5); Astor Theatre, Mt Lawley, Australia (June 9); The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (June 12); Moody Amphitheater, Austin, TX, United States (August 28)

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

V13 (Canada)

September 5, 2025

Descendents, Buzzcocks and openers Mattstagraham delivered a riveting night of punk rock at the MTelus in Montreal.

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New Noise Magazine (USA)

August 13, 2025

Descendents, Teen Mortgage, and Liquid Mike at Archer Music Hall in Allentown, PA

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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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