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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Upcoming GWAR Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027)

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 24, 2026
Upcoming
GWAR RADIO/EAST Austin, Texas, United States
Oct 20, 2026
Upcoming
Celebrity Skin / GWAR / Sludge
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Candilejas Los Angeles, California, United States
Oct 27, 2026
Upcoming
GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops Jefferson Theater Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Oct 28, 2026
Upcoming
GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops Heaven, The Masquerade Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Oct 29, 2026
Upcoming
GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops FIVE Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Oct 30, 2026
Upcoming
GWAR

Headbangers Boat

Norwegian Jewel OCEAN
Oct 30, 2026 –
Nov 03, 2026
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Headbangers Boat 2026
Lamb Of God / Zakk Sabbath / The Dillinger Escape Plan / In Flames / GWAR / The Haunted / D.R.I. / 200 Stab Wounds / X-Cops / Mark Morton
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Norwegian Jewel OCEAN
Oct 31, 2026
Upcoming
Headbangers Boat
Lamb Of God / Zakk Sabbath / The Dillinger Escape Plan / In Flames / GWAR / The Haunted / D.R.I. / 200 Stab Wounds / X-Cops / Mark Morton
Norwegian Jewel OCEAN
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Nov 01, 2026
Upcoming
Headbangers Boat
Lamb Of God / Zakk Sabbath / The Dillinger Escape Plan / In Flames / GWAR / The Haunted / D.R.I. / 200 Stab Wounds / X-Cops / Mark Morton
Norwegian Jewel OCEAN
Nov 02, 2026
Upcoming
Headbangers Boat Day 4
The Dillinger Escape Plan / Soilent Green / GWAR / Mark Morton / 200 Stab Wounds / In Flames / Zakk Sabbath / The Haunted / D.R.I. / Chained Saint / Death Angel / Kylesa
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Norwegian Jewel OCEAN
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Nov 03, 2026
Upcoming
Headbangers Boat
Lamb Of God / Zakk Sabbath / The Dillinger Escape Plan / In Flames / GWAR / The Haunted / D.R.I. / 200 Stab Wounds / X-Cops / Mark Morton
Norwegian Jewel OCEAN
Nov 04, 2026
Upcoming
GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops Revolution Live Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Nov 05, 2026
Upcoming
GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops

GOR GOR MUST DIE!

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The Beacham Orlando, Florida, United States
Nov 06, 2026
Upcoming
GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops House Of Blues North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Nov 07, 2026
Upcoming
GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops
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The Ramkat Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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Nov 08, 2026
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GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops Brooklyn Bowl Nashville Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Nov 09, 2026
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GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath The Hall Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Nov 10, 2026
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GWAR / X-Cops / Mac Sabbath / Midnight
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AM/FM Dallas, Texas, United States
Nov 12, 2026
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GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath Ogden Theatre Denver, Colorado, United States
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Nov 13, 2026
Upcoming
GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / Atomic Rule

Gor Gor Must Die

The Complex Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Nov 14, 2026
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GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath Brooklyn Bowl, The LINQ Promenade Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops on Dec 6, 2026 [460-small]

GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops
Dec 6, 2026
 McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, United States
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GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops on Dec 6, 2026 [461-small]

GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops
Dec 6, 2026
 McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, United States
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GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops on Dec 4, 2026 [157-small]

GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops
Dec 4, 2026
 Pontiac, Michigan, United States
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GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath on Nov 17, 2026 [146-small]

GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath
Nov 17, 2026
 Tempe, Arizona, United States
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Celebrity Skin / GWAR / Sludge on Oct 20, 2026 [585-small]

Celebrity Skin / GWAR / Sludge
Oct 20, 2026
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / Atomic Rule on Nov 23, 2026 [880-small]

GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / Atomic Rule
Nov 23, 2026
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops on Dec 9, 2026 [209-small]

GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops
Dec 9, 2026
 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops on Nov 7, 2026 [574-small]

GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops
Nov 7, 2026
 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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Headbangers Boat 2026 on Oct 30, 2026 [475-small]

Headbangers Boat 2026
Oct 30 - Nov 3, 2026
 OCEAN
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GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops on Dec 11, 2026 [138-small]

GWAR / Midnight / Mac Sabbath / X-Cops
Dec 11, 2026
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Genres:

Punk
Metal
Hardcore Punk
Thrash Metal
Heavy 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 (09/18/2026):

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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. Pink Pony Club

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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 88 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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Comments & Reviews:

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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