The Damned

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

Based on

145

critic concert
reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

Based on

critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 145 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

Under the ‘K’ Bridge Park, Brooklyn, United States, (September 27); Zeche, Bochum, Germany, (November 26); Karpatska 2, Bratislava, Slovakia, (November 28); Sala Silikona, Madrid, Spain, (November 30); Klub Proxima, Warszawa, Poland, (December 2); Tiivistämö, Helsinki, Finland, (December 4); The Underworld, London, United Kingdom, (December 7); OVO Arena Wembley, London, United Kingdom, (April 11);

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

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

New Noise Magazine (USA)

June 2, 2025

The Damned and The Adverts at the UC Theatre in Berkeley, CA

Full Review

Soundcheck SF (USA)

May 31, 2025

The Damned’s May 31, 2025 performance at Sacramento’s Ace of Spades was more than just a concert, it was a full-circle moment in punk history.

Full Review

Houston Press (USA)

May 21, 2025

The Damned Attempt To "Ignite" The House Of Blues Crowd

Full Review

Leftlion (UK)

December 12, 2024

The Damned at Rock City

Full Review

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.

Full Review

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.

Full Review