Half a century in, and somehow still causing chaos, The Damned are heading back to Australia this September for their Final Damnation 50th anniversary tour.
We’re talking one of the OG punk bands ever – the first to drop a UK punk single (‘New Rose’), the first to release a full-length album (Damned Damned Damned), and somehow still out here delivering two-set, 25-song marathons that reportedly go harder than bands half their age.
The Damned – ‘New Rose’
This run is shaping up as a full-blown career victory lap, pulling from five decades of absolute classics – ‘Neat Neat Neat’, ‘Love Song’, ‘Smash It Up’, ‘Eloise’ – the lot. And after recently tearing the roof off Wembley Arena with a monster set, they’re bringing that same energy Down Under.
But the real headline moment? The Damned are playing the Sydney Opera House.
Yep. Punk royalty. One of the most iconic venues on Earth. It’s the kind of crossover that feels slightly illegal and completely perfect at the same time – and easily one of the most unique shows of their entire career.
The tour will also hit Brisbane and Melbourne, but that Opera House date is very much the crown jewel of the run.
“Half a century on and who’d have thought we’d still be upright and breathing?” drummer Rat Scabies joked. “But here we are… a finely tuned engine.”
Captain Sensible added: “With 50 years of catalogue to choose from, only the best songs will be performed… you know we won’t disappoint.”
Peep all the dates, venues and ticketing details down below.
The Damned – 2026 ‘Final Damnation’ Australian Tour Dates
- Thursday 10th September SYDNEY, The Opera House
- Friday 11th September BRISBANE, The Tivoli
- Sunday 13th September MELBOURNE, The Forum
Pre-sale: Wednesday April 22nd at 9:00am Local
General Public on Sale: Friday April 24th at 9:00am Local via https://thephoenix.au/the-damned-2026/
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