Dead Kennedys Concert History

Often considered one of the most influential punk bands in history, Dead Kennedys performed its first show on July 19, 1978 at Baduhay Gardens in San Franciso. The band became a Bay Area sensation and in 1980 was invited to perform at the Bay Area Music Awards. After releasing four studio albums and one EP, the band broke up in 1986. In 2001, the band reunited with drummer D. H. Peligro, bassist Klaus Flouride, and guitarist East Bay Ray all returning. Brandon Cruz replaced Jelly Biafra as lead vocalist. Cruz was then replaced by Jeff Penalty in 2003 who was, in turn, was replaced by Ron "Skip" Greer in 2008. Except for a brief leave of absence between 2008 and 2009, Peligro remained with the band until his death in 2022 while East Bay Ray and Flouride remain the only original members still performing with the Dead Kennedys.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 13, 2025
Upcoming
Dead Kennedys Sala Paral·lel 62 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Apr 03, 2025
Upcoming
Dead Kennedys / The Raging Nathans 9:30 Club Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Apr 02, 2025
Upcoming
Dead Kennedys / H.R. / Raging Nathans

East Coast Tour 2025

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Theatre Of Living Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 30, 2025
Upcoming
Dead Kennedys / H.R. / Raging Nathans

East Coast Tour 2025

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Archer Music Hall Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 29, 2025
Upcoming
Dead Kennedys / The Raging Nathans Irving Plaza New York, New York, United States
Mar 28, 2025
Upcoming
Dead Kennedys / The Raging Nathans Paradise Rock Club Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Mar 15, 2025
Upcoming
Lucky Punks!
Bad Religion / Dead Kennedys / The Aquabats / Lagwagon / Street Dogs / The Defiant / The Briggs / Pulley / Hoist the Colors
Oak Canyon Park Silverado, California, United States
Sep 14, 2024
Punk in the Park
Alkaline Trio / The Vandals / Dead Kennedys / T.S.O.L. / Black Flag / The Bronx / Teenage Bottlercket / The Casualties / Against All Authority / Guttermouth / Dwarves / Down By Law / 430 Steps / Slaughterhouse (CA) / Suck Brick Kid / Swingin' Utters
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Orlando Amphitheater Orlando, Florida, United States
Show Duplicates for Sep 14, 2024
Sep 12, 2024
Dead Kennedys / MakeWar Vinyl Music Hall Pensacola, Florida, United States
Sep 11, 2024
Dead Kennedys / MakeWar
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The Masquerade - Hell Atlanta, Georgia, United States
May 04, 2024
Punk in the Park American Road Trip
Descendents / The Vandals / Dead Kennedys / Black Flag / The Exploited / T.S.O.L. / Adolescents / The Dickies
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The Cow Palace - Parking Lot Daly City, California, United States
Show Duplicates for May 04, 2024
Nov 11, 2023
Dead Kennedys / Nothing, Who Cares Houston Vert Ramp Houston, Texas, United States
Nov 09, 2023
Dead Kennedys
  Setlists
Trees Dallas, Texas, United States
Oct 29, 2023
Dead Kennedys Ventura Music Hall Ventura, California, United States
Oct 28, 2023
Dead Kennedys
  Photos
Ventura Music Hall Ventura, California, United States
Oct 27, 2023
Dead Kennedys
  Setlists
Saint Rocke Hermosa Beach, California, United States
Oct 26, 2023
Dead Kennedys / The Dickies / Shock Therapy
  Setlists
The Glass House Concert Hall Pomona, California, United States
May 20, 2023
Dead Kennedys The Academy Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
May 19, 2023
Dead Kennedys
  Setlists
Limelight 1 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for May 19, 2023

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Dead Kennedys
Oct 9, 1981
 Perugia, Umbria, Italy
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Dead Kennedys
Nov 5, 2018
 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Dead Kennedys / H.R. / Raging Nathans on Apr 2, 2025 [302-small]

Dead Kennedys / H.R. / Raging Nathans
Apr 2, 2025
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  Uploaded by Dominic Bucci

Dead Kennedys / H.R. / Raging Nathans on Mar 30, 2025 [301-small]

Dead Kennedys / H.R. / Raging Nathans
Mar 30, 2025
 Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
  Uploaded by Dominic Bucci

Muddy Roots Music Festival on Aug 31, 2019 [463-small]

Muddy Roots Music Festival
Aug 31, 2019
 Cookeville, Tennessee, United States
  Uploaded by Jonas Karlsson

Dead Kennedys / B.G.K. / Raw Power / Riistetyt / Reagan Youth / Solucion Mortal on Aug 10, 1984 [892-small]

Dead Kennedys / B.G.K. / Raw Power / Riistetyt / Reagan Youth / Solucion Mortal
Aug 10, 1984
 Los Angeles, California, United States
  Uploaded by Keith Morris

Dead Kennedys / Guilty by Association / Battle Born on Dec 1, 2010 [719-small]

Dead Kennedys / Guilty by Association / Battle Born
Dec 1, 2010
 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  Uploaded by Shanda Maloney

Dead Kennedys on Dec 13, 1985 [445-small]

Dead Kennedys
Dec 13, 1985
 Los Angeles, California, United States
  Uploaded by Dennis354

Dead Kennedys / Flipper / Plugz on Mar 28, 1981 [856-small]

Dead Kennedys / Flipper / Plugz
Mar 28, 1981
 West Hollywood, California, United States
  Uploaded by Stephenhuerta

Dead Kennedys / Flipper / Plugz on Mar 28, 1981 [855-small]

Dead Kennedys / Flipper / Plugz
Mar 28, 1981
 West Hollywood, California, United States
  Uploaded by Stephenhuerta

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2021 12 concerts
2020 6 concerts
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2018 22 concerts
2017 32 concerts
2016 37 concerts
2015 23 concerts
2014 26 concerts
2013 11 concerts
2012 15 concerts
2011 12 concerts
2010 14 concerts
2009 1 concert
2008 10 concerts
2006 16 concerts
2005 19 concerts
2004 14 concerts
2003 32 concerts
2002 86 concerts
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1995 2 concerts
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1985 15 concerts
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