Circle Jerks Concert History

Circle Jerks (stylized as Ciʀcle JƎʀᴋs) is an American hardcore punk band, formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. The group was founded by former Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris and Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson. To date, Circle Jerks have released six studio albums, one compilation, a live album and a live DVD. Their debut album, Group Sex (1980), is considered a landmark of the hardcore genre.

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Circle Jerks Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 48)

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 27, 1985
Circle Jerks New Varsity Palo Alto, California, United States
Oct 26, 1985
Circle Jerks Ruthie's Inn Berkeley, California, United States
Oct 25, 1985
Circle Jerks Unknown Venue Sparks, Nevada, United States
Oct 05, 1985
Circle Jerks Unknown Venue Huntington Beach, California, United States
Sep 28, 1985
Circle Jerks

Los Angeles Street Scene Festival

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Civic Center Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 28, 1985 –
Sep 29, 1985
8th Annual Los Angeles Street Scene Festival
Stevie Wonder / Tower Of Power / Blasters / Fear / Circle Jerks / Minutemen / Social Distortion / Candy / The Unforgiven / Jef Scott / Donny Osmond / Midnight Oil / Jackson Brown / Chris Isaak / Red Hot Chili Peppers / Jack Mack and the Heart Attack / Chuck E. Weiss / Rebel Faction / B.J. Thomas / The Pandoras / Leatherwolf Show all bands
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Downtown Los Angeles Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 18, 1985
Circle Jerks Anti-Club Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 14, 1985
Descendents / Circle Jerks / Plain Wrap / Ministry Of Truth
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Wabash Hall San Diego, California, United States
Sep 13, 1985
Circle Jerks Trouper's Hall Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 06, 1985
Circle Jerks
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Fender's Ballroom Long Beach, California, United States
Aug 30, 1985
Circle Jerks De Anza Theatre Riverside, California, United States
Aug 23, 1985
Circle Jerks The Club Lhasa Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 21, 1985
Circle Jerks
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Cathay de Grande Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 17, 1985
Circle Jerks Former Cowtown Building San Jose, California, United States
Aug 02, 1985
The Dickies / Circle Jerks / Cockney Rejects / D.I. / Uniform Choice
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Grand Olympic Auditorium Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 02, 1985
Jul 20, 1985
Circle Jerks Music Machine Los Angeles, California, United States
Jul 03, 1985
Circle Jerks / The Dead Milkmen / Bloodsport

North American Tour

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Metro Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 22, 1985
Circle Jerks

North American Tour

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Jacy's Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Jun 21, 1985
Circle Jerks

North American Tour

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Capp's New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jun 18, 1985
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North American Tour

Captain's Cabin Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Jun 17, 1985
Circle Jerks

North American Tour

The Bowery Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Circle Jerks / Gorilla Biscuits / Murphy's Law
Apr 9, 2026
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Circle Jerks / Gorilla Biscuits / Murphy's Law
Apr 9, 2026
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Circle Jerks / Zander Schloss / Keith Morris on Aug 8, 2026 [654-small]

Circle Jerks / Zander Schloss / Keith Morris
Aug 8, 2026
 Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Circle Jerks / Zander Schloss / Keith Morris
Aug 8, 2026
 Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Circle Jerks / Municipal Waste / Negative Approach on Sep 17, 2026 [321-small]

Circle Jerks / Municipal Waste / Negative Approach
Sep 17, 2026
 Carrboro, North Carolina, United States
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Riot Fest (Day 1 of 3) on Sep 17, 2021 [975-small]

Riot Fest (Day 1 of 3)
Sep 17, 2021
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest 2010 on Oct 6, 2010 [969-small]

Riot Fest 2010
Oct 6 - 10, 2010
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Alley Cats / Middle Class / Circle Jerks on Nov 4, 1981 [535-small]

Alley Cats / Middle Class / Circle Jerks
Nov 4, 1981
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Nov 4, 1981
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Nov 4, 1981
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Genres:

Punk
United States
Hardcore
Hardcore Punk
Punk Rock
Skate Punk
Proto-Punk
California
Los Angeles
Classic Punk
California Punk
Los Angeles Punk
Old School Punk
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Latest Setlist (07/25/2026):

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  1. Deny Everything
  2. Letterbomb
  3. In Your Eyes
  4. Back Against the Wall
  5. Behind the Door
  6. I Just Want Some Skank
  7. Beverly Hills
  8. When the Shit Hits the Fan
  9. Under the Gun
  10. Coup d'état
  11. Moral Majority
  12. Don't Care
  13. Live Fast Die Young
  14. Wild in the Streets
  15. I, I & I
  16. Beat Me Senseless
  17. World Up My Ass
  18. Wasted
  19. Revenge
  20. Nervous Breakdown
  21. What's Your Problem
  22. Question Authority

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 60 concerts
2025 63 concerts
2024 84 concerts
2023 33 concerts
2022 105 concerts
2021 32 concerts
2020 4 concerts
2011 2 concerts
2010 5 concerts
2009 13 concerts
2008 24 concerts
2007 28 concerts
2006 31 concerts
2005 10 concerts
2004 20 concerts
2003 30 concerts
2002 22 concerts
2001 18 concerts
1997 1 concert
1995 34 concerts
1994 10 concerts
1991 3 concerts
1990 32 concerts
1989 26 concerts
1988 75 concerts
1987 67 concerts
1986 77 concerts
1985 79 concerts
1984 22 concerts
1983 84 concerts
1982 62 concerts
1981 52 concerts
1980 49 concerts
1979 2 concerts
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Comments & Reviews:

Mar 11, 2024

The concert counts for the years are WAY off… I saw them at least 6 times in 1995.. Still have the stub from one that’s not listed..

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