Violent Femmes Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts
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On tour
Yes
Followers
550,137
Category
Alt-rock, Alternative, Folk, Rock, Punk
About Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes formed in 1981 as an acoustic punk band playing on the streets of Milwaukee. Their main influences at that time were Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps, and The Velvet Underground. Their goal was to rock harder than any other acoustic act on the planet.
They were rejected for an audition by a local nightclub and set up outside a Pretenders gig. Chrissie Hynde asked them to open that night’s show. This gave the early Femmes a publicity boost which led to them being invited to play in NYC supporting Richard Hell. A rave review in the New York Times led eventually to a record deal, which in turn spawned worldwide touring.
Their eponymous first album became the first and only album in Billboard history to enter the charts as a platinum album, eight years after its release. The Femmes became a mainstay of festivals, clubs and theatres in over 30 countries worldwide in the ensuing three decades.
MTV’s “Unplugged” show was inspired by the Femmes, although they never actually appeared on it. Their raw sound and honest lyrical perspective has been cited as an influence by artists as diverse as Pink, Keith Urban, The Smiths, Nirvana, Lou Reed, John Cusack, Mark Morris, and Wim Wenders.
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Genres
Alt-rock, Alternative, Folk, Rock, Punk
Band members
John Sparrow, Gordon Gano, Brian Ritchie
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What fans are saying
Sean
Incredible show! I've been seeing the Femmes since the mid-80s, and the band is every bit on their game as they've always been. Played lots of Hallowed Ground content (my favorite album); and that contrabass saxophone - I can still feel it in my stomach. Please return soon!
Marquee Theatre
Tempe, AZ
May 12, 2022
Ouida
The range of instruments is SO Fantastic! Something my teen self did not know when jamming as a fan and something that makes me love the band even more after finally getting to see them live. Ready to see you when you’re ready to “strut your stuff”
The Royale
Boston, MA
Dec 02, 2018
Douglas
The Femmes crushed it. Simply crushed it. A satisfying whirlwind of fresh, sleek, post-modern melodies oozing as much with depth and intricacy as with a dare to try not to dance your ass off. I was surprised at how rich and unique the Femnes sounded live.
The Eastern
Atlanta, GA
Oct 29, 2022
Donnie
Awesome show!!! The guys sounded great and really rocked. I can’t wait to see them again!
Oh yeah, the chick that opened the show was really good too. I can’t remember her name but I’m going to buy some of her music.
Stage AE
Pittsburgh, PA
Aug 07, 2019
James Robison
Great show but sound was off a little but that is the venue hard other bands and it same, Toyota Music Factory is just bad compared to Dos Equis, plus the parking is outrageous overpriced at 60 Dollars. Almost as much as ticket.
The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory
Irving, TX
Mar 24, 2025
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Violent Femmes Tour Cities
Frequently Asked Questions About Violent Femmes
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Violent Femmes on tour?
Yes, Violent Femmes is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Violent Femmes concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Violent Femmes tour
is scheduled for 4 dates across 4 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2025-2026 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Violent Femmes scheduled to play?
Violent Femmes is scheduled to play 4 shows between 2025-2026. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Violent Femmes tour start?
Violent Femmes’s tour starts Jul 04, 2025 and ends on Jul 13, 2025.
They will play 4 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Montreal at Place des Arts - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier and their next upcoming concert
will be in Montreal at Place des Arts - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier.
What venues is Violent Femmes performing at?
As part of the Violent Femmes tour, Violent Femmes is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2025 Tour Dates:
Jul 04 - Montreal,
QC @ Place des Arts - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Jul 06 - Calgary,
AB @ The Wildhorse Saloon
Jul 11 - Seattle,
WA @ T-Mobile Park
Jul 13 - Napa,
CA @ Blue Note Summer Sessions