Dead Kennedys Concert History

Often considered one of the most influential punk bands in history, Dead Kennedys performed its first show on July 19, 1978 at Baduhay Gardens in San Franciso. The band became a Bay Area sensation and in 1980 was invited to perform at the Bay Area Music Awards. After releasing four studio albums and one EP, the band broke up in 1986. In 2001, the band reunited with drummer D. H. Peligro, bassist Klaus Flouride, and guitarist East Bay Ray all returning. Brandon Cruz replaced Jelly Biafra as lead vocalist. Cruz was then replaced by Jeff Penalty in 2003 who was, in turn, was replaced by Ron "Skip" Greer in 2008. Except for a brief leave of absence between 2008 and 2009, Peligro remained with the band until his death in 2022 while East Bay Ray and Flouride remain the only original members still performing with the Dead Kennedys.

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Dead Kennedys Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
May 23, 2026
Punk In The Park
The Adicts / Dead Kennedys / The Exploited / Nekromantix / Manic Hispanic / Codefendants / N8NoFace / Naked Aggression / 8 Kalacas
Solano County Fairgrounds Vallejo, California, United States
Apr 18, 2026
Punk In The Park
The Adicts / Dead Kennedys / Fear / Agnostic Front / Leftöver Crack / Murphy's Law / Codefendants / The Last Gang / Worlds Scariest Police Chases
Sandcastle Water Park West Homestead, Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 27, 2025
Dead Kennedys

Give Me Dystopia or Give Me Death

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Metro Theatre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sep 26, 2025
Dead Kennedys / Lola

Give Me Dystopia or Give Me Death

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The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Sep 24, 2025
Dead Kennedys

Give Me Dystopia or Give Me Death

Astor Theatre Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Sep 20, 2025
Dead Kennedys / Hippo

Give Me Dystopia or Give Me Death Tour

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The Tivoli Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Sep 19, 2025
Dead Kennedys
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Northcote Theatre Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Sep 17, 2025
Dead Kennedys meowNUI Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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Sep 16, 2025
Dead Kennedys
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Powerstation Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Jun 25, 2025
Dead Kennedys
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Hard Club sala 2 Porto, Porto, Portugal
Jun 24, 2025
Dead Kennedys
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Lisboa Ao Vivo (LaV) Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Jun 21, 2025
Azkena Rock Festival
Manic Street Preachers / The Flaming Lips / Richard Hawley / The Hellacopters / Margo Price / Cherie Currie / The Chesterfield Kings / Dead Kennedys / Derby Motoreta's Burrito Kachimba / The Lemon Twigs / The Neanderthals / DJ Bone / nat simons / Kitty, Daisy & Lewis Show all bands
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Azkena Rock Festival Grounds Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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Jun 19, 2025 –
Jun 21, 2025
Azkena Rock Festival 2025
The Flaming Lips / Manic Street Preachers / Dead Kennedys / Buzzcocks / Lucinda Williams / The Damned / Melissa Etheridge / Public Image Ltd / Turbonegro / The Hellacopters / Reckless Kelly / Quique Gonzalez / los straitjackets / Derby Motoreta's Burrito Kachimba / Robert Jon and the Wreck / The Chesterfield Kings / Diamond Dogs / Libe / Mambo Rambo / Dinosaur Jr. / Wau Y Los Arrrghs !!! / Lee Rocker / Laurie Wright / C.O.F.F.I.N / John Fogerty / Kitty Daisy & Lewis / Wallaroos / The Sex Organs / Margo Price / The Devils / The Neanderthals Show all bands
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Azkena Rock Festival Grounds Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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Jun 16, 2025
Dead Kennedys / Último Rekurso

Spain & Portugal Tour

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Supra Music Hall Seville, Andalusia, Spain
Jun 13, 2025
Dead Kennedys Sala Paral·lel 62 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Jun 10, 2025
Dead Kennedys
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Es Gremi - Sala 1 Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
Apr 03, 2025
Dead Kennedys / HR of Bad Brains / The Raging Nathans
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9:30 Club Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Apr 02, 2025
Dead Kennedys / H.R. / Raging Nathans

East Coast Tour 2025

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Theatre Of Living Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Apr 01, 2025
Dead Kennedys

East Coast Tour

Skid Row Garage York, Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 30, 2025
Dead Kennedys / H.R. / Raging Nathans

East Coast Tour 2025

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Archer Music Hall Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

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Punk In The Park
Sep 14, 2024
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Punk In The Park
Sep 14, 2024
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Punk In The Park
Sep 14, 2024
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Punk In The Park
Sep 14, 2024
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Dead Kennedys / Slime / Napalm on Dec 6, 1982 [746-small]

Dead Kennedys / Slime / Napalm
Dec 6, 1982
 Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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Dead Kennedys on Nov 2, 2018 [203-small]

Dead Kennedys
Nov 2, 2018
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Dead Kennedys / Naked Raygun / The Crucifucks / Criminally Insane on Nov 2, 1985 [668-small]

Dead Kennedys / Naked Raygun / The Crucifucks / Criminally Insane
Nov 2, 1985
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Dead Kennedys / Dr. Know / Loogie on Aug 19, 2003 [029-small]

Dead Kennedys / Dr. Know / Loogie
Aug 19, 2003
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Dead Kennedys / Split Decision / The Scabs on Apr 11, 2002 [516-small]

Dead Kennedys / Split Decision / The Scabs
Apr 11, 2002
 Santa Ana, California, United States
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Punk in the Park on Nov 5, 2022 [241-small]

Punk in the Park
Nov 5, 2022
 Silverado, California, USA
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Punk in the Park on Nov 5, 2022 [240-small]

Punk in the Park
Nov 5, 2022
 Silverado, California, USA
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tags: Dead Kennedys - Dead Kennedys / The Spears / The Pinz / Dead Cat Lounge on Dec 31, 2010 [781-small]

Dead Kennedys / The Spears / The Pinz / Dead Cat Lounge
Dec 31, 2010
 St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
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Genres:

Punk
Alternative Rock
Hardcore
Hardcore Punk
Punk Rock
Skate Punk
Proto-Punk
Political
Early Us Punk
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Latest Setlist (09/27/2025):

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  1. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Theme
  2. Forward to Death
  3. Winnebago Warrior
  4. Police Truck
  5. Buzzbomb
  6. Let's Lynch the Landlord
  7. Jock-O-Rama
  8. Kill the Poor
  9. MP3 Get Off the Web
  10. Too Drunk to Fuck
  11. Moon Over Marin
  12. Nazi Punks Fuck Off
  13. California Über Alles
  14. Bleed for Me
  15. Viva Las Vegas
  16. Holiday in Cambodia
  17. Chemical Warfare

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 2 concerts
2025 21 concerts
2024 4 concerts
2023 19 concerts
2022 34 concerts
2021 12 concerts
2020 6 concerts
2019 34 concerts
2018 33 concerts
2017 39 concerts
2016 38 concerts
2015 25 concerts
2014 28 concerts
2013 21 concerts
2012 17 concerts
2011 13 concerts
2010 14 concerts
2009 1 concert
2008 11 concerts
2006 16 concerts
2005 19 concerts
2004 15 concerts
2003 33 concerts
2002 92 concerts
2001 19 concerts
1995 2 concerts
1986 4 concerts
1985 63 concerts
1984 43 concerts
1983 75 concerts
1982 59 concerts
1981 65 concerts
1980 46 concerts
1979 42 concerts
1978 28 concerts
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