The Damned The Final Damnation

  • Contemporary Music
  • Indie
  • Post-rock
  • Psychedelic rock
  • Punk
  • Concert Hall
  • Run time: 130 minutes, no support Subject to change
  • Seating map

50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Iconic British punk pioneers, The Damned will bring their legendary live show to Sydney Opera House as part of their 50th anniversary farewell celebrations.

Formed in 1976, the trailblazing group released the UK’s first ever punk single New Rose and its first album Damned Damned Damned which ignited the global punk revolution. They are, indisputably one of the most enduring and influential bands in punk, goth and alternative rock.

With their dark lyrics and Dave Vanian's rich baritone vocals, The Damned have spent five decades pushing musical boundaries. From raw, anarchic punk anthems on their groundbreaking debut to gothic rock explorations and psychedelic influences, the band has remained a vital force in rock music. Their songs defy time and sound as vital as the day they were released.

 "Half a century on and who'd have thought we would still be upright and breathing? We never thought we'd make it this far and neither did you! But here we are. a finely tuned engine. The Damned still has the power and finesse to excite, entertain and accelerate into our 50th year…" - Rat Scabies

 "With 50 years of catalogue to choose from, only the best songs from our chequered history will be performed - and with the passion and commitment all good music lovers deserve. You know we won't disappoint…" - Captain Sensible

The 50th anniversary shows will be a career defining celebration, drawing from their extensive catalogue that includes classics like New RoseNeat Neat NeatLove SongSmash It UpEloise and so much more with an epic 25 song set list.

Presented by ThePhoenix.au

Event details

50 years in and The Damned just performed the greatest show of their illustrious career. Two massive sets, 25 glorious songs and the kind energy and joy that would be the envy of any band half their age.

And then… goodbye. They’ve said it before, but this one felt different. Playing New Rose - their DIY debut single - to what was their biggest headline crowd in 50 years carried real emotional weight. You could feel it in the room. This is the last time this lineup plays London. They went out in style. They filled Wembley arena with love, memories, and mischief.

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Concert Hall

The Concert Hall is located beneath the largest of Sydney Opera House’s roof sails, filling the upper levels of the west side of the building. Best accessed through the covered concourse. 

All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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