What it is

Following their formation in 1976, The Damned became the first UK punk band to officially release a single, 'New Rose', and an album Damned Damned Damned. With 12 studio albums and several UK chart singles, the band are pioneers who emerged from the London punk scene, earning an ever-expanding fan base fuelled by legendary live shows.

Their dark lyrics and Dave Vanian's rich baritone vocals also catapulted The Damned to the forefront of the Goth-Rock Genre. The Damned of today defy any categorisation and the ease of which songs from all phases of their career fit together in this ground-breaking spectacle is absolute proof.

The Damned line-up are:

Dave Vanian – Vocals

Questions

When does The Damned start and end?

The Damned runs Saturday, 5 December 2026, 19:00.

Where is The Damned?

The Damned takes place at O2 Academy Birmingham, 16-18 Horsefair, Birmingham.

Also at O2 Academy Birmingham

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    PalomaWed 11 Nov · O2 Academy Birmingham
  2. 19:00Paris PalomaWed 11 Nov · O2 Academy BirminghamMusic£32.20
  3. 19:00Chasing AbbeyThu 12 Nov · O2 Academy BirminghamMusic£19.50
  4. 19:00Lily MooreThu 12 Nov · O2 Academy Birmingham£25

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