The Damned's 1981 Concert History

The Damned are an English punk rock band formed in London in 1976 by lead vocalist Dave Vanian, guitarist Brian James, bassist (and later guitarist) Captain Sensible and drummer Rat Scabies. They were the first punk band from the United Kingdom to release a single, "New Rose" (1976), release a studio album, Damned Damned Damned (1977) and tour the United States. Nine of the band's singles charted within the top 40 on the UK singles chart.

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The Damned had 54 concerts in 1981

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 24, 1981
The Damned The Greyhound, Fulham London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 20, 1981
Christmas On Earth
Black Flag / The Damned / The Exploited / GBH / UK Subs / Vice Squad / Chelsea / Chron Gen / Insane / Anti Pasti / Anti Nowhere League / Tröckener Kecks / Charge
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Queens Hall Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Dec 06, 1981
The Damned / Anti Nowhere League / Charge 69 / Black Flag / Chelsea
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The Lyceum London, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Dec 06, 1981
Dec 05, 1981
The Damned Pavilion Theatre Worthing, England, United Kingdom
Dec 04, 1981
The Damned / Chelsea / Anti-Nowhere League Wirrina Stadium Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Dec 03, 1981
The Damned / Anti-Nowhere League
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Locarno Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Dec 01, 1981
The Damned
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King Charles Hotel Gillingham, United Kingdom
Nov 30, 1981
The Damned
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Queensway Hall Dunstable, England, United Kingdom
Nov 29, 1981
The Damned / Anti-Nowhere League

The Damned @ Locarno

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Locarno Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Nov 28, 1981
The Damned / Anti-Nowhere League
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Royal Court Theatre Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Nov 27, 1981
The Damned / Anti Nowhere League Victoria Hall Hanley Hanley, England, United Kingdom
Nov 26, 1981
The Damned
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King George's Hall Blackburn, England, United Kingdom
Nov 25, 1981
The Damned / Anti-Nowhere League / Peter And The Test Tube Babies
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Top rank Suite Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Nov 24, 1981
The Damned Top Rank Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Nov 23, 1981
The Damned
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Top Rank Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Nov 22, 1981
The Damned
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Top Rank Suite Reading, England, United Kingdom
Nov 21, 1981
The Damned / Anti Nowhere League / Varicose Veins
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Manchester University Students Union Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Nov 20, 1981
The Damned / Anti-Nowhere League
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Pier Pavillion Colwyn Bay, Wales, United Kingdom
Nov 19, 1981
The Damned Tiffany's Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Nov 18, 1981
The Damned De Montfort Hall Leicester, England, United Kingdom

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The Damned on Apr 4, 1981 [044-small]

The Damned
Apr 4, 1981
 Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States
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The Damned / Fear Of Flying / Anti Nowhere League on Apr 24, 1981 [256-small]

The Damned / Fear Of Flying / Anti Nowhere League
Apr 24, 1981
 Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom
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The Damned / Varicose Veins on Aug 8, 1981 [508-small]

The Damned / Varicose Veins
Aug 8, 1981
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Christmas On Earth on Dec 20, 1981 [333-small]

Christmas On Earth
Dec 20, 1981
 Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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Christmas On Earth on Dec 20, 1981 [336-small]

Christmas On Earth
Dec 20, 1981
 Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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The Damned / Anti Nowhere League / Varicose Veins on Nov 21, 1981 [339-small]

The Damned / Anti Nowhere League / Varicose Veins
Nov 21, 1981
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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The Damned / Anti-Nowhere League / Peter And The Test Tube Babies on Nov 25, 1981 [866-small]

The Damned / Anti-Nowhere League / Peter And The Test Tube Babies
Nov 25, 1981
 Brighton, England, United Kingdom
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The Damned on Apr 25, 1981 [732-small]

The Damned
Apr 25, 1981
 Walsall, England, United Kingdom
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Anti-Nowhere League - Locarno Portsmouth 3 Dec 1981, The Damned / Anti-Nowhere League on Dec 3, 1981 [121-small]

Anti-Nowhere League - Locarno Portsmouth 3 Dec 1981

The Damned / Anti-Nowhere League
Dec 3, 1981
 Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
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Anti-Nowhere League - Locarno Portsmouth 3 Dec 1981, The Damned / Anti-Nowhere League on Dec 3, 1981 [123-small]

Anti-Nowhere League - Locarno Portsmouth 3 Dec 1981

The Damned / Anti-Nowhere League
Dec 3, 1981
 Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
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Damned - Locarno Portsmouth 3 Dec 1981, The Damned / Anti-Nowhere League on Dec 3, 1981 [126-small]

Damned - Locarno Portsmouth 3 Dec 1981

The Damned / Anti-Nowhere League
Dec 3, 1981
 Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
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Damned - Locarno Portsmouth 3 Dec 1981, The Damned / Anti-Nowhere League on Dec 3, 1981 [127-small]

Damned - Locarno Portsmouth 3 Dec 1981

The Damned / Anti-Nowhere League
Dec 3, 1981
 Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
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Rock
Pop
Punk
Alternative Rock
British
Hardcore Punk
Post-Punk
New Wave
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Gothic Rock
Deathrock
Horror Punk
Proto-Punk
Dance-Rock
Pub Rock
Punk Blues
UK Post-Punk
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Latest Setlist (06/07/2026):

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  1. Street of Dreams
  2. Wait for the Blackout
  3. The History of the World (Part 1)
  4. Stranger on the Town
  5. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
  6. Eloise
  7. Wake the Dead
  8. Is It a Dream
  9. I Just Can't Be Happy Today
  10. Making Time
  11. Life Goes On
  12. Love Song
  13. Machine Gun Etiquette
  14. Fan Club
  15. Nasty
  16. Disco Man
  17. Ignite
  18. Neat Neat Neat
  19. Curtain Call
  20. Drum Solo (Rat Scabies)
  21. New Rose
  22. Smash It Up (Parts 1 & 2)

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 1 concert
2026 56 concerts
2025 60 concerts
2024 52 concerts
2023 56 concerts
2022 31 concerts
2021 5 concerts
2020 3 concerts
2019 39 concerts
2018 68 concerts
2017 53 concerts
2016 68 concerts
2015 56 concerts
2014 37 concerts
2013 41 concerts
2012 52 concerts
2011 47 concerts
2010 60 concerts
2009 79 concerts
2008 65 concerts
2007 49 concerts
2006 48 concerts
2005 39 concerts
2004 63 concerts
2003 69 concerts
2002 116 concerts
2001 69 concerts
2000 61 concerts
1999 42 concerts
1998 67 concerts
1997 28 concerts
1996 17 concerts
1995 17 concerts
1994 57 concerts
1993 17 concerts
1992 9 concerts
1991 31 concerts
1989 23 concerts
1988 31 concerts
1987 55 concerts
1986 78 concerts
1985 69 concerts
1984 13 concerts
1983 40 concerts
1982 42 concerts
1981 54 concerts
1980 59 concerts
1979 110 concerts
1978 48 concerts
1977 158 concerts
1976 51 concerts
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