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Violent Femmes

Violent Femmes Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts

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On tour Yes
Followers 548,098
Category Punk, Alt-rock, Alternative, Folk, Rock
Concerts
Mar
26
The Caverns
Pelham
Tickets
Mar
28
Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Pompano Beach
Tickets
Mar
29
Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Pompano Beach
Tickets
Mar
31
Jannus Live
St Petersburg
Tickets
Apr
01
Jannus Landing
St. Petersburg
Tickets
Apr
03
Cocoa Riverfront Park
Cocoa Beach
Tickets
Apr
04
The Adderley Amphotheater at Cascades Park
Tallahassee
Tickets
Jul
06
The Wildhorse Saloon
Calgary
Tickets
Jul
11
T-Mobile Park
Seattle
Tickets
Jul
13
Blue Note Summer Sessions
Napa
Tickets
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
Punk, Alt-rock, Alternative, Folk, Rock
Band members
John Sparrow, Gordon Gano, Brian Ritchie
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What fans are saying
Sean
5 / 5
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
Douglas
5 / 5
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
5 / 5
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
4 / 5
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
Chris
5 / 5
The Femmes were on point last night. Packed club and one of the best albums of all time. Hallowed Ground! It was the tour I saw them on for the first time 40 years ago. And they were just as impressive.
Palace Theatre Saint Paul, MN
May 13, 2024
Sherry
4 / 5
Excellent show! This will go down in my top ten shows of all time - and I go to a few live shows each month. The Femmes sound incredible! I’m on a sugar high leaving the venue.
MGM Music Hall at Fenway Boston, MA
Oct 14, 2023
Kate
3 / 5
pretty cool. went there because my sister is a huge fan and it was for a birthday present, and we both had a fun time. we didn't get super great standing-room spots but the sound was still good.
Riviera Theatre Chicago, IL
Oct 12, 2023
Dave
5 / 5
My 2nd VF show for me this year. This show was 10x better than the 1st was at Cruel World Festival. The Eastern feels like a wrestling cage match on nights like this… in a good way.
The Eastern Atlanta, GA
Oct 29, 2022
Sridhar
5 / 5
Great concert in a fabulous venue. Close and intimate and the Femmes rocked it! It was incredible to hear their first album played through in full. Saw them in '94 at Woodstock. Still great today!
The National Richmond, VA
Oct 24, 2023
Brant
5 / 5
The Horns of Dilemma only had one song, but the guest saxophone player MORE than made up for it. The band did a fantastic job and lit up the amphitheater with their song and instrumentals!
Ascend Amphitheater Nashville, TN
Aug 14, 2019
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Violent Femmes Tour Cities
Pompano Beach, FL Napa, CA St. Petersburg, FL Seattle, WA Calgary, AB Cocoa Beach, FL St Petersburg, FL Tallahassee, FL Pelham, TN

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 10 dates across 9 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 10 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 Mar 26, 2025 and ends on Jul 13, 2025. They will play 9 cities; their most recent concert was held in Pelham at The Caverns and their next upcoming concert will be in Napa at Blue Note Summer Sessions.

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:

Mar 26 - Pelham, TN @ The Caverns
Mar 28 - Pompano Beach, FL @ Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Mar 29 - Pompano Beach, FL @ Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Mar 31 - St Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
Apr 01 - St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Landing
Apr 03 - Cocoa Beach, FL @ Cocoa Riverfront Park
Apr 04 - Tallahassee, FL @ The Adderley Amphotheater at Cascades Park
Jul 06 - Calgary, AB @ The Wildhorse Saloon
Jul 11 - Seattle, WA @ T-Mobile Park
Jul 13 - Napa, CA @ Blue Note Summer Sessions
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