The Damned have announced an extension of their Final Damnation 50 Tour into 2027, adding new North American dates that include a Southern California stop. According to Exclaim, the pioneering UK punk band will kick off the new leg in Vancouver on April 3, 2027, with support from grunge legends Mudhoney, before heading stateside. This expansion comes after the band had to cancel their Vancouver show last year due to what they described as a “catastrophic event.”
The tour extension matters not just for Damned fans hoping for one last chance to see the influential act, but as part of a broader trend of legacy punk and rock bands extending farewell runs or finding new ways to engage audiences. As Music Connection reports, other acts like The Dickies are currently featured in Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, while director Taika Waititi’s recent film soundtrack prominently features Television‘s ‘Days,’ per NME—highlighting how foundational punk and indie sounds continue to resonate across media.
Tour Details and Ticketing
The newly announced 2027 dates begin April 3 in Vancouver at the Commodore Ballroom, with shows following in Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and several Florida cities before concluding with Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise from April 24-28. Tickets go on general sale this Friday, October 23, at 10 a.m. local time, with presales starting tomorrow. The band has not yet announced specific support acts for all dates, though Mudhoney will join the Canadian shows and Glen Matlock & the Maestros are confirmed for several U.S. performances.
SoCal Shows and Local Relevance
While the 2027 routing does not yet include a Los Angeles date, Southern California fans have multiple opportunities to catch The Damned much sooner. The band has three confirmed SoCal shows on their current itinerary: November 13 at House of Blues San Diego, November 15 at The Observatory in Santa Ana, and November 17 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. These dates are part of the tour’s initial farewell leg and are likely to sell out quickly given the new extension announcement.
The Damned’s continued drawing power in Southern California—a historic punk stronghold—underscores the region’s enduring support for foundational acts. Meanwhile, other punk and rock artists with SoCal ties remain active: The Dickies play the Constellation Room in Santa Ana on November 27, and Slash has multiple 2027 dates scheduled at The Wiltern and The Sound in Del Mar.
With the farewell tour now stretching into 2027, The Damned are ensuring their final run is comprehensive. Fans should watch for potential additional dates as the band continues to refine this extended victory lap. For those in Southern California, the November shows offer an earlier chance to experience what might truly be the last Damned performances in the region.
Last updated October 25, 2026.
Sources: Exclaim, Music Connection, NME
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