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The Damned - Final Damnation 50Birmingham · Sat, 5 Dec 2026

19:00 local time

About this event

The Damned - Final Damnation 50 takes place at O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham on Saturday, 5 December 2026, starting at 19:00 local time.

It is listed as Rock / Alternative Rock (Concerts).

O2 Academy Birmingham has 60 upcoming events on our calendar.

With support from: The Saints '73-'78 Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15cm

Stay & get there

Nearest station
The Mailbox Water Bus Stop · Ferry terminal · 490 m · 8 min walk

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The Damned at O2 Academy Birmingham: show day guide

Show starts
19:00
The Damned on stage(est.)
19:00
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 30 mins
Expected finish(est.)
20:30
Getting there
The Mailbox Water Bus Stop, 490 m (8 min walk)
Parking
Street parking in Birmingham City Centre is limited

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

Know before you go

Ticket limit
Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 6 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
Please note
Age Restrictions: Standing: Over 14s only Seated: Over 8s only. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Sala Wagon, Madrid on 27 September 2026 · Tour: Final Damnation 50

  1. 1Street of Dreams
  2. 2Wake the Dead
  3. 3The History of the World (Part 1)
  4. 4Stranger on the Town
  5. 5Shadow of Love
  6. 6Making Time (The Creation)
  7. 7Happy Talk (Rodgers & Hammerstein)
  8. 8I Just Can't Be Happy Today
  9. 9Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
  10. 10Is It a Dream
  11. 11Eloise (Barry Ryan)
  12. 12Fan Club
  13. 13Ignite
  14. 14Love Song
  15. 15Machine Gun Etiquette
  16. 16Neat Neat Neat
  17. 17Curtain Call
  18. 18New Rose
  19. 19White Rabbit (Jefferson Airplane)
  20. 20Smash It Up (Part 1)
  21. 21Smash It Up (Part 2)

Most played songs on this tour

  • Stranger on the Town×18
  • Eloise×18
  • New Rose×18
  • Street of Dreams×17
  • The History of the World (Part 1)×17
  • Neat Neat Neat×17
  • Ignite×16
  • Love Song×16
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde×15
  • Is It a Dream×15

Setlist data: setlist.fm · The Damned

Line-up

About The Damned

The Damned are an English rock band formed in London in 1976 by lead vocalist Dave Vanian, guitarist Brian James, bassist Captain Sensible and drummer Rat Scabies. They were the first punk band from the United Kingdom to release a single, "New Rose" (1976), release a studio album, Damned Damned Damned (1977) and tour the United States. The band briefly dissolved after their second album, Music for Pleasure (1977), was critically dismissed. They re-formed without Brian James and released Machine Gun Etiquette (1979).

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: O2 Academy Birmingham

16-18 Horsefair, Bristol Street, Birmingham, B1 1DB
Parking
Street parking in Birmingham City Centre is limited
Accessible seating
To book tickets by phone, call us between 10am and 6pm, Monday to Friday on +44 (0)121 622 8250 or email access@o2academybirmingham.co.uk with your access requirements and the show you wish to see in order to make a booking. Spaces may be limited and will be sold on a first come first served basis and you must book directly through the venue to ensure access. You can also contact the box office through text relay www.textrelay.org.uk should this be required. There is a designated static area situated on the balcony level suitable for 6 registered disabled persons and their carers in O2 Academy Birmingham. For stalls only events at O2 Academy Birmingham there is a static raised area suitable for 6 persons and their carers. In O2 Academy 2 Birmingham there is a designated static area for 4 registered disabled persons and their carers. There is no static area in O2 Academy 3 Birmingham but provisions can be made on request. The static disabled access areas are accessible using a lift. There are low level counters throughout the venue and access to disabled toilets will be with a radar key. Please contact the venue for further information.
Venue rules
The stalls area is general admission, all standing. The balcony has 486 unreserved seating and room for 113 persons standing. As seating is unreserved if you would prefer a seat please arrive early. No seats will be reserved unless the event is stated as a reserved seated show. No cameras, video cameras or audio recording. No food, bottles, cans or alcohol to be brought onto the premises. No smoking. Security measures are in place so there will be bag checks on arrival. Only one small bag per person is permitted, and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 29.7cm Width: 21cm Depth: 15cm Large bags, including rucksacks, are not allowed and there are no facilities to leave any luggage so please make alternative arrangements. If you really have to bring a bag and its preferable you don't, please make sure its small.
Children
Age Restrictions: Gigs: The minimum age is 8 unless with written permission from venue management. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Clubs: Strictly over 18s (Photographic ID may be required)

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The Damned - Final Damnation 50: FAQs

When is The Damned - Final Damnation 50?

The Damned - Final Damnation 50 is scheduled for Saturday, 5 December 2026 at 19:00 local time.

Where is The Damned - Final Damnation 50 taking place?

At O2 Academy Birmingham, 16-18 Horsefair, Bristol Street, Birmingham B1 1DB.

How much are tickets for The Damned - Final Damnation 50?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

Is there parking at O2 Academy Birmingham?

Street parking in Birmingham City Centre is limited

What songs will The Damned play?

At their most recent show (27 September 2026, Madrid) The Damned played 21 songs, including Street of Dreams, Wake the Dead, The History of the World (Part 1), Stranger on the Town, and Shadow of Love.

Does The Damned have other upcoming dates?

Yes — The Damned has 26 upcoming dates, including Washington (Oct 21), Brooklyn (Oct 22), and Philadelphia (Oct 24).

What time does The Damned go on stage?

The Damned is expected on stage around 19:00. The show itself starts at 19:00 local time.

How long is The Damned's set?

Recent shows ran to 21 songs, about 1 hr, 30 mins on stage, so expect to finish around 20:30.

The Damned - Final Damnation 50

Sat, 5 Dec 2026

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