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

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1981
Circle Jerks Godzilla's Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 27, 1981
Circle Jerks Al's Bar Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 24, 1981
Circle Jerks Bard's Apollo Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 05, 1981
Circle Jerks Godzilla's Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 04, 1981
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Cuckoo's Nest Costa Mesa, California, United States
Nov 27, 1981
Circle Jerks Danny's Dogs Santa Monica, California, United States
Nov 25, 1981
999 / Circle Jerks / Wasted Youth
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Florentine Gardens Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 04, 1981
Alley Cats / Middle Class / Circle Jerks
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Starwood West Hollywood, California, United States
Oct 30, 1981
Circle Jerks The Roxy Theatre San Diego, California, United States
Oct 10, 1981
Circle Jerks California Hall San Francisco, California, United States
Sep 06, 1981
Dead Kennedys / Circle Jerks / Mission Of Burma
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Florentine Gardens Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 22, 1981
Circle Jerks / Eddie and the Subtitles / Lost Cause Cuckoo's Nest Costa Mesa, California, United States
Aug 07, 1981
Circle Jerks Bard's Apollo Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 04, 1981
Circle Jerks Whisky a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
Aug 03, 1981
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Whisky a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
Aug 01, 1981
Circle Jerks Polish Auditorium Los Angeles, California, United States
Jul 26, 1981
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Aquatic Park Berkeley, California, United States
Jul 25, 1981
Circle Jerks Valley West Los Angeles, California, United States
Jul 18, 1981
Circle Jerks Cuckoo's Nest Costa Mesa, California, United States
Jul 10, 1981
Circle Jerks / Red Cross / Social Distortion / RF7 / Disability
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Stage One East Los Angeles, California, United States

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Black Flag / The Circle Jerks / Adolescents / China White / Fear / Minutemen on Feb 11, 1981 [529-small]

Black Flag / The Circle Jerks / Adolescents / China White / Fear / Minutemen
Feb 11, 1981
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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The Circle Jerks on Apr 11, 1981 [804-small]

The Circle Jerks
Apr 11, 1981
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Dead Kennedys / Circle Jerks / Mission Of Burma on Sep 6, 1981 [769-small]

Dead Kennedys / Circle Jerks / Mission Of Burma
Sep 6, 1981
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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The Cramps / Circle Jerks on Jun 27, 1981 [449-small]

The Cramps / Circle Jerks
Jun 27, 1981
 New York, New York, United States
  Uploaded by Keith Morris

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Circle Jerks / Red Cross / Social Distortion / RF7 / Disability on Jul 10, 1981 [255-small]

Circle Jerks / Red Cross / Social Distortion / RF7 / Disability
Jul 10, 1981
 East Los Angeles, California, United States
  Uploaded by Keith Morris

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Black Flag / The Circle Jerks / Adolescents / China White / Fear / Minutemen on Feb 11, 1981 [479-small]

Black Flag / The Circle Jerks / Adolescents / China White / Fear / Minutemen
Feb 11, 1981
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Circle Jerks on Aug 3, 1981 [726-small]

Circle Jerks
Aug 3, 1981
 West Hollywood, California, United States
  Uploaded by Keith Morris

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Alley Cats / Middle Class / Circle Jerks on Nov 4, 1981 [567-small]

Alley Cats / Middle Class / Circle Jerks
Nov 4, 1981
 West Hollywood, California, United States
  Uploaded by Keith Morris

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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
  Uploaded by Keith Morris

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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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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 (05/24/2026):

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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 / Beverly Hills
  7. When the Shit Hits the Fan
  8. Under the Gun
  9. Coup d'état
  10. Moral Majority
  11. Don't Care / Live Fast, Die Young
  12. Wild in the Streets
  13. I, I & I
  14. Beat Me Senseless
  15. World Up My Ass
  16. Wasted
  17. Revenge
  18. Nervous Breakdown
  19. What's Your Problem
  20. Question Authority

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 45 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 47 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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