GWAR Concert History

GWAR is a satirical thrash metal/punk band formed in 1985-1986 by a group of artists and musicians at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. The band is perhaps best known for their elaborate sci-fi/horror film inspired costumes, raunchy lyrics, and graphic stage performances, which can consist of scatology, sadomasochism, necrophilia, pedo-necrophilia, beastio-necrophilia, fire dancing, fake pagan rituals, mock executions/mutilations, and other controversial violent and political themes.

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GWAR Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027) (Page 137)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 05, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

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Batschkapp Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Jun 04, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

Loft Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Jun 03, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

Markthalle Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Jun 02, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

The Voice Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Jun 01, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

Tor 3 Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
May 31, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

Barbue Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
May 30, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

Stadt Hamburg Malmo, Skåne, Sweden
May 27, 1990
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Effenaar Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
May 26, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

TivoliVredenburg Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
May 25, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

Grote Zaal, Paradiso Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
May 24, 1990
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Nighttown Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
May 23, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

Paard van Troje The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
May 22, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

Doornroosje Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
May 21, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

Academy Nightclub Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
May 20, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

Edwards No. 8 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
May 19, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

Stairways Birkenhead, England, United Kingdom
May 18, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

London Astoria London, England, United Kingdom
May 17, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

Tivoli Buckley, Wales, United Kingdom
May 16, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

International II Manchester, England, United Kingdom
May 15, 1990
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Scumdogs of the Universe European Tour

Junction 10 Walsall, England, United Kingdom

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 1 concert
2026 85 concerts
2025 80 concerts
2024 70 concerts
2023 81 concerts
2022 96 concerts
2021 45 concerts
2020 4 concerts
2019 79 concerts
2018 55 concerts
2017 89 concerts
2016 16 concerts
2015 78 concerts
2014 69 concerts
2013 74 concerts
2012 110 concerts
2011 64 concerts
2010 120 concerts
2009 100 concerts
2008 81 concerts
2007 147 concerts
2006 105 concerts
2005 139 concerts
2004 87 concerts
2003 1 concert
2002 103 concerts
2001 2 concerts
2000 34 concerts
1999 100 concerts
1998 18 concerts
1997 108 concerts
1996 79 concerts
1995 51 concerts
1994 133 concerts
1993 6 concerts
1992 96 concerts
1991 62 concerts
1990 84 concerts
1989 68 concerts
1988 31 concerts
1987 8 concerts
1986 4 concerts
1985 1 concert
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Aug 06, 2022

Gwar also played The Leisure World @ Bridlington,UK on May 11th 1990 (i was there) (missing from the list)

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