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 150 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

Budapest Park, Budapest, Hungary (July 20);O2 Arena, London, United Kingdom (August 12); Cardiff Castle, Cardiff, United Kingdom (August 14); Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom (August 15); OVO Hydro, Glasgow, United Kingdom (August 17); AO Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom (August 18); Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom (August 19); Castle Park, Colchester, United Kingdom (August 21); The Piece Hall; Manchester Academy, Halifax, United Kingdom; Manchester, United Kingdom (August 22; Nov 30);Sydney Opera house, Sydney, Australia (September 10); GORILLA HALL OSAKA, 大阪府, Japan (September 17); 豊洲PIT, 東京都, Japan (September 19); Auditorio Marina Norte, Valencia, Spain (September 25); sala wagon, madrid, Spain (September 27)

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

V13 (Canada)

October 1, 2025

The Damned did their job in rocking a multi-generational audience of punk rockers at Théâtre Beanfield in Montreal.

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Live in Limbo (Canada)

September 28, 2025

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

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New Noise Magazine (USA)

June 2, 2025

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

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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.

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Houston Press (USA)

May 21, 2025

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

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Leftlion (UK)

December 12, 2024

The Damned at Rock City

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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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