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) (Page 2)

Date Concert Venue Location
Mar 29, 2025
Dead Kennedys / Paul "H.R." Hudson / The Raging Nathans
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Irving Plaza New York, New York, United States
Mar 28, 2025
Dead Kennedys / The Raging Nathans
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Paradise Rock Club Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Mar 15, 2025
Lucky Punks!
Bad Religion / Dead Kennedys / The Aquabats / Lagwagon / Street Dogs / The Defiant / The Briggs / Pulley / Hoist the Colors
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Oak Canyon Park Silverado, California, United States
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Sep 14, 2024
Punk In The Park
Alkaline Trio / The Vandals / Dead Kennedys / Black Flag / The Bronx / T.S.O.L. / The Casualties / Swingin' Utters / Teenage Bottlerocket / Guttermouth / Against All Authority / Dwarves / Down By Law / Slaughterhouse / 430 Steps / Suck Brick Kid
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Orlando Amphitheater, Central Florida Fairgrounds Orlando, Florida, United States
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Sep 12, 2024
Dead Kennedys / MakeWar Vinyl Music Hall Pensacola, Florida, United States
Sep 11, 2024
Dead Kennedys / MakeWar
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Hell, The Masquerade Atlanta, Georgia, United States
May 04, 2024
Punk in the Park 2024
Descendents / The Vandals / Dead Kennedys / Black Flag / The Exploited / T.S.O.L. / The Adolescents / The Dickies / Dwarves
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Cow Palace Arena & Event Center Daly City, California, United States
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Nov 11, 2023
Dead Kennedys / Nothing, Who Cares Houston Vert Ramp Houston, Texas, United States
Nov 10, 2023
Dead Kennedys / The Venomous Pinks / Brothels / The Queers
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Vibes Event Center San Antonio, Texas, United States
Nov 09, 2023
Dead Kennedys
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Trees Dallas, Texas, United States
Oct 29, 2023
Dead Kennedys Ventura Music Hall Ventura, California, United States
Oct 28, 2023
Dead Kennedys
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Ventura Music Hall Ventura, California, United States
Oct 27, 2023
Dead Kennedys
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Saint Rocke Hermosa Beach, California, United States
Oct 26, 2023
Dead Kennedys / The Dickies / Shock Therapy
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The Glass House Concert Hall Pomona, California, United States
May 20, 2023
Dead Kennedys / Meryl Streek
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The Academy Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
May 19, 2023
Dead Kennedys
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The Limelight Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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May 17, 2023
Dead Kennedys
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De La Warr Pavilion Bexhill-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
May 16, 2023
Dead Kennedys / Piss bath Electric Ballroom Camden London, England, United Kingdom
May 14, 2023
Dead Kennedys La Belle Angèle Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Sep 14, 2024
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Dead Kennedys / Catholic Action on Jun 11, 2019 [624-small]

Dead Kennedys / Catholic Action
Jun 11, 2019
 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
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Dead Kennedys / Slime / Napalm on Dec 6, 1982 [746-small]

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

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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]

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

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Aug 19, 2003
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Dead Kennedys / Split Decision / The Scabs on Apr 11, 2002 [516-small]

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Apr 11, 2002
 Santa Ana, California, United States
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Punk in the Park on Nov 5, 2022 [241-small]

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Nov 5, 2022
 Silverado, California, United States
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Nov 5, 2022
 Silverado, California, 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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