Circle Jerks's 1981 Concert History

Circle Jerks (stylized as Ciʀcle JƎʀᴋs) is an American hardcore punk band, formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. The group was founded by former Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris and Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson. To date, Circle Jerks have released six studio albums, one compilation, a live album and a live DVD. Their debut album, Group Sex (1980), is considered a landmark of the hardcore genre.

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Circle Jerks had 52 concerts in 1981 (Page 2)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 28, 1981
Circle Jerks

East Coast Tour

Fast Lane Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Jun 27, 1981
The Cramps / Circle Jerks
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Peppermint Lounge New York, New York, United States
Jun 26, 1981
Circle Jerks

East Coast Tour

Simon's Downtown Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States
Jun 25, 1981
Circle Jerks / The Undead City Gardens Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Jun 24, 1981
Circle Jerks

East Coast Tour

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The Channel Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 13, 1981
Circle Jerks / The Stimulators / The Necros
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Irving Plaza New York, New York, United States
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Jun 11, 1981
Minor Threat / The Circle Jerks
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9:30 Club Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jun 10, 1981
Circle Jerks

East Coast Tour

Starlite Ballroom Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 07, 1981
Circle Jerks Aquarius Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Jun 06, 1981
Circle Jerks Florentine Gardens Los Angeles, California, United States
Jun 05, 1981
Circle Jerks 10th street hall San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 02, 1981
Circle Jerks / T.S.O.L.
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Starwood West Hollywood, California, United States
May 30, 1981
Circle Jerks Cuckoo's Nest Costa Mesa, California, United States
May 29, 1981
Circle Jerks 10th street hall San Francisco, California, United States
May 08, 1981
Circle Jerks / Adolescents / The Crowd / Vox Pop

Flipside Benefit

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The Vex East Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicate for May 08, 1981
Apr 30, 1981
Phranc / Tito Larriva / Geza X / Circle Jerks / Richard Meltzer / Craig Lee / Carlos Guitarlos / Jeff Mc Gregor / Ella and the Blacks
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Whisky a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
Apr 21, 1981
Circle Jerks / T.S.O.L. Starwood West Hollywood, California, United States
Apr 12, 1981
Circle Jerks The Warehouse Santa Cruz, California, United States
Apr 11, 1981
The Circle Jerks
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10th street hall San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 01, 1981
Circle Jerks
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Pogo's Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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Minor Threat / The Circle Jerks on Jun 11, 1981 [220-small]

Minor Threat / The Circle Jerks
Jun 11, 1981
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Minor Threat / The Circle Jerks on Jun 11, 1981 [222-small]

Minor Threat / The Circle Jerks
Jun 11, 1981
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Circle Jerks / The Stimulators / The Necros on Jun 13, 1981 [593-small]

Circle Jerks / The Stimulators / The Necros
Jun 13, 1981
 New York, New York, United States
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Circle Jerks / T.S.O.L. on Jun 2, 1981 [679-small]

Circle Jerks / T.S.O.L.
Jun 2, 1981
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Circle Jerks on Aug 3, 1981 [680-small]

Circle Jerks
Aug 3, 1981
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Circle Jerks on Aug 4, 1981 [681-small]

Circle Jerks
Aug 4, 1981
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Circle Jerks / The Crowd / Mad Society on Jan 27, 1981 [048-small]

Circle Jerks / The Crowd / Mad Society
Jan 27, 1981
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Circle Jerks / Adolescents / The Crowd / Vox Pop on May 8, 1981 [105-small]

Circle Jerks / Adolescents / The Crowd / Vox Pop
May 8, 1981
 East Los Angeles, California, United States
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Circle Jerks / Legal Weapon / The Blades on Dec 5, 1981 [282-small]

Circle Jerks / Legal Weapon / The Blades
Dec 5, 1981
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Circle Jerks / Legal Weapon / The Blades on Dec 5, 1981 [283-small]

Circle Jerks / Legal Weapon / The Blades
Dec 5, 1981
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Circle Jerks / Legal Weapon / The Blades on Dec 5, 1981 [284-small]

Circle Jerks / Legal Weapon / The Blades
Dec 5, 1981
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Genres:

Punk
United States
Hardcore
Hardcore Punk
Punk Rock
Skate Punk
Proto-Punk
California
Los Angeles
Classic Punk
California Punk
Los Angeles Punk
Old School Punk
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Latest Setlist (06/21/2026):

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  1. Deny Everything
  2. Letterbomb
  3. In Your Eyes
  4. Back Against the Wall
  5. Behind the Door
  6. I Just Want Some Skank
  7. Beverly Hills
  8. When the Shit Hits the Fan
  9. Under the Gun
  10. Coup d'état
  11. Moral Majority
  12. Don't Care
  13. Live Fast Die Young
  14. Wild in the Streets
  15. I, I & I
  16. Beat Me Senseless
  17. World Up My Ass
  18. Wasted
  19. Revenge
  20. Nervous Breakdown
  21. What's Your Problem
  22. Question Authority

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 56 concerts
2025 63 concerts
2024 84 concerts
2023 33 concerts
2022 105 concerts
2021 32 concerts
2020 4 concerts
2011 2 concerts
2010 5 concerts
2009 13 concerts
2008 24 concerts
2007 28 concerts
2006 31 concerts
2005 10 concerts
2004 20 concerts
2003 30 concerts
2002 22 concerts
2001 18 concerts
1997 1 concert
1995 34 concerts
1994 10 concerts
1991 3 concerts
1990 32 concerts
1989 26 concerts
1988 75 concerts
1987 67 concerts
1986 77 concerts
1985 79 concerts
1984 22 concerts
1983 84 concerts
1982 62 concerts
1981 52 concerts
1980 49 concerts
1979 2 concerts
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Comments & Reviews:

Mar 11, 2024

The concert counts for the years are WAY off… I saw them at least 6 times in 1995.. Still have the stub from one that’s not listed..

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