The Damned

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  November 14, 2026 · Huntington State Beach, Huntington Beach, CA

  Main stages · Saturday

Who The Damned is

First UK punk single, then a hard left into goth — Dave Vanian and Captain Sensible still at it, 'New Rose' to 'Eloise' in one set.

punkgoth-rock

Sounds like The Damned

The StranglersBuzzcocks

Also compared to Bauhaus, The Adverts.

Artists who sound like The Damned

CreeperSlaughter & The DogsThe GodfathersJohnny MopedEaterSex Pistols

Also on these bills

Bad ReligionBuzzcocksMarky RamoneMariachi El BronxMorrisseyThe Smashing PumpkinsSimple MindsAdam AntThe Psychedelic FursSoft CellManic Street PreachersGary Numan

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