The Damned
First UK punk single, then a hard left into goth. Dave Vanian and Captain Sensible are still at it, 'New Rose' to 'Eloise' in one set.
Where to see The Damned
- Brighton DomeTickets
- British Airways ARCTickets
- Bristol BeaconTickets
- Manchester AcademyTickets
- O2 City Hall NewcastleTickets
- Vaillant Live, DerbyTickets
- Watford ColosseumTickets
- O2 Academy BirminghamTickets
- Commodore BallroomTickets
- Revolution Hall - PortlandTickets
- Coachella Friday · On the billTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Ace of SpadesTickets
- The Van BurenTickets
- House of Blues Las Vegas Tickets
- The BeachamTickets
- Jannus LiveTickets
- Revolution LiveTickets
- Coachella Friday · On the billTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Brighton DomeTickets
- British Airways ARCTickets
- Bristol BeaconTickets
- Manchester AcademyTickets
- O2 City Hall NewcastleTickets
- Vaillant Live, DerbyTickets
- Watford ColosseumTickets
- O2 Academy BirminghamTickets
- Commodore BallroomTickets
- Revolution Hall - PortlandTickets
- Ace of SpadesTickets
- The Van BurenTickets
- House of Blues Las Vegas Tickets
- The BeachamTickets
- Jannus LiveTickets
- Revolution LiveTickets
About The Damned
The Damned is a punk band from London, UK, formed in 1976.
The Damned formed in London in 1976 and released "New Rose," generally recognised as the first single by a UK punk band, followed by "Damned Damned Damned," the first British punk album. The original line-up paired Dave Vanian's baritone with Captain Sensible's guitar and bass, Brian James's songwriting and Rat Scabies's drumming.
After an early split the band reformed and moved away from straight punk, developing the darker, more melodic approach of "The Black Album" and "Phantasmagoria" and becoming an important reference point for gothic rock. Their commercial peak came in the 1980s with singles including a cover of Barry Ryan's "Eloise." Vanian and Sensible have continued to lead the band through numerous line-up changes.
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Questions about The Damned
What festivals is The Damned playing in 2026 and 2027?
The Damned is booked at 2 festivals we cover: Darker Waves 2026, Coachella 2027.
Is The Damned on tour?
Yes. The Damned has 16 shows listed, from Brighton, UK on Nov 25, 2026 to Ft Lauderdale, FL on Apr 23, 2027, plus 2 festivals on the page above.
When does The Damned play at Darker Waves?
Saturday, November 14, 4:55 – 5:35 PM at Darker Stage.
Is The Damned playing Coachella 2027?
Yes, The Damned is on the Coachella 2027 lineup, April 9–18, 2027 at Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA. They play Friday, April 9.
Where is The Damned from?
The Damned is from London, UK.
Who is in The Damned?
The Damned is Captain Sensible, Dave Vanian, Monty Oxymoron, Pinch (drums), Paul Gray, Kris Dollimore, Garrie Dreadful, Lu Edmonds, Moose Harris, Jon Moss, Paul Shepley and Algy Ward. Former members include Rat Scabies, Roman Jugg, Bryn Merrick and Alan Lee Shaw.
When did The Damned form?
The Damned formed in London in 1976.
What was The Damned's first album?
The Damned's first album was Damned Damned Damned (1977). The latest is Not Like Everybody Else (2026).
What kind of music does The Damned play?
The Damned plays punk and goth-rock.