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 143)

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 04, 1988
GWAR

Mid Galactic Wrestling (1988)

Jupiter-Tequesta Juvenile Center Tequesta, Florida, United States
Aug 28, 1988
GWAR

Mid Galactic Wrestling (1988)

City Gardens Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Jul 16, 1988
GWAR

Mid Galactic Wrestling (1988)

Les Foufounes Électriques Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Jul 12, 1988
GWAR

Mid Galactic Wrestling (1988)

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Blondies Detroit, Michigan, United States
Jul 01, 1988
GWAR

Mid Galactic Wrestling (1988)

924 Gilman Street Berkeley, California, United States
Jun 30, 1988
Butthole Surfers / GWAR
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The Ritz New York, New York, United States
Jun 12, 1988
GWAR

Mid Galactic Wrestling (1988)

Green Street Station Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 10, 1988
GWAR

Mid Galactic Wrestling (1988)

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City Gardens Trenton, New Jersey, United States
May 07, 1988
Danzig / Hellion / GWAR / Apollo-Ra
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The Ritz New York, New York, United States
Apr 17, 1988
GWAR

Mid Galactic Wrestling (1988)

Hung Jury Pub Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Apr 15, 1988
GWAR

Mid Galactic Wrestling (1988)

Anthrax Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
Apr 09, 1988
Danzig / Heathen's Rage / GWAR
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City Gardens Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 08, 1988
GWAR

Mid Galactic Wrestling (1988)

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WUST Radio Music Hall Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Dec 17, 1987
GWAR Rockitz Richmond, Virginia, United States
Oct 31, 1987
GWAR Rockitz Richmond, Virginia, United States
Oct 30, 1987
GWAR / Blue Movie / Electric Circus Metroplex Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Sep 25, 1987
GWAR Rockitz Richmond, Virginia, United States
Jul 09, 1987
GWAR Rockitz Richmond, Virginia, United States
Jul 03, 1987
GWAR Rockitz Richmond, Virginia, United States
Apr 08, 1987
Descendents / GWAR / Government Issue / The Doughboys WUST Radio Music Hall Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Nov 13, 2015
 New Haven, Connecticut, United States
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 New Haven, Connecticut, United States
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 New Haven, Connecticut, United States
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 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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 Dinkelsbühl, Bavaria, Germany
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 Dinkelsbühl, Bavaria, Germany
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Nov 24, 2004
 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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 Liverpool, New York, United States
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Genres:

Punk
Metal
Hardcore Punk
Heavy Metal
Thrash Metal
Alternative Metal
Nu Metal
Groove Metal
Industrial Metal
Thrash
Comic
Old School Thrash
Comedy Rock
Comic Metal
Virginia Punk
Shock Rock
Virginia Metal
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Latest Setlist (08/15/2026):

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  1. Fuck This Place
  2. Crack in the Egg
  3. Have You Seen Me?
  4. Tormentor
  5. I'm in Löve (With a Deåd Dog)
  6. Lot Lizard
  7. El Presidente
  8. Tyrant King
  9. Hail, Genocide!
  10. Gor-Gor
  11. Mother Fucking Liar
  12. Pink Pony Club
  13. Sick of You

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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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