Violent Femmes Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts
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On tour
Yes
Followers
537,898
Category
Alt-rock, Alternative, Punk, Folk, Rock
Concerts
Mar
18
White Oak Music Hall
Houston
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Mar
19
The Espee
San Antonio
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Mar
21
ACL Live / Moody Theater
Austin
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Mar
22
The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory
Irving
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Mar
23
The Criterion
Oklahoma City
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Mar
24
Cain's Ballroom
Tulsa
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Mar
26
The Caverns
Pelham
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Mar
28
Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Pompano Beach
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Mar
29
Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Pompano Beach
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Mar
31
Jannus Live
St Petersburg
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Apr
01
Jannus Landing
St. Petersburg
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Apr
03
Cocoa Riverfront Park
Cocoa Beach
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Apr
04
The Adderley Amphotheater at Cascades Park
Tallahassee
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Jul
11
T-Mobile Park
Seattle
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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, Punk, Folk, Rock
Band members
John Sparrow, Gordon Gano, Brian Ritchie
Photos
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
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
Chris
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
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
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Violent Femmes Tour Cities
Houston, TX
Pompano Beach, FL
Tallahassee, FL
Austin, TX
St Petersburg, FL
Irving, TX
St. Petersburg, FL
Seattle, WA
Pelham, TN
Tulsa, OK
Cocoa Beach, FL
Oklahoma City, OK
San Antonio, TX
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 14 dates across 13 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Violent Femmes scheduled to play?
Violent Femmes is scheduled to play 14 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Violent Femmes tour start?
Violent Femmes’s tour starts Mar 18, 2025 and ends on Jul 11, 2025.
They will play 13 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Houston at White Oak Music Hall and their next upcoming concert
will be in Pompano Beach at Pompano Beach Amphitheater.
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 18 - Houston,
TX @ White Oak Music Hall
Mar 19 - San Antonio,
TX @ The Espee
Mar 21 - Austin,
TX @ ACL Live / Moody Theater
Mar 22 - Irving,
TX @ The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory
Mar 23 - Oklahoma City,
OK @ The Criterion
Mar 24 - Tulsa,
OK @ Cain's Ballroom
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 11 - Seattle,
WA @ T-Mobile Park