# The Damned 50th anniversary and global tours

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> Updated: 2026-09-05T06:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

British punk band The Damned is conducting a series of anniversary performances and international tours. In September 2026, the band announced their ‘Final Damnation Tour’ in Australia, which includes dates in Auckland, Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne. Supporting acts for the Australian leg include The New Christs and the Seattle-based garage rock group The Darts.

As part of their ‘Final Damnation 50’ UK tour, the band is also scheduled to perform at the Bristol Beacon on November 28 to celebrate their 50th anniversary. This lineup features Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies, Paul Gray, and Monty Oxymoron. The Bristol show is supported by The Saints ’73-’78, featuring Ed Kuepper, Ivor Hay, Mick Harvey, and Jim White. This UK performance follows an anniversary concert in London and precedes further global dates in North America and at the Sydney Opera House.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: The Damned to perform 50th anniversary concert in Bristol

Punk band The Damned will perform at Bristol Beacon on November 28 as part of their 50th anniversary tour, supported by The Saints ’73-’78.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-damned-to-perform-50th-anniversary-concert-in-bristol

### 2026-08-07: The Damned's Australian tour features The New Christs and The Darts as opening acts

The Damned’s September 2026 Australian tour will feature Australian band The New Christs in Melbourne and US garage rock group The Darts in Brisbane and Melbourne as supporting acts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-damneds-australian-tour-features-the-new-christs-and-the-darts-as-opening-acts

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