The trailblazing folk-punk band Violent Femmes have announced that they are bringing their genre-defying sound back to the stage with a highly anticipated North American Fall Tour.
Known for their stripped-down acoustics, gritty lyricism, and unforgettable anthems like “Gone Daddy Gone,” “Add It Up,” and “Blister in the Sun,” which was recently featured with classical instrumentation in the trailer for the hit Netflix show “Four Seasons,” the Femmes continue to resonate with generations of audiences through their raw and unfiltered stage performances.
Violent Femmes. Photo: Karen Jerzyk
The Fall Tour will kick off on October 3 in Wilmington, DE at the Grand Opera House and will hit several major markets including Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Chicago along the way. It will culminate with a special “Evening with the Violent Femmes” show in their hometown of Milwaukee, WI at the Riverside Theater on October 18, where they will perform their first two albums in their entirety.
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 20 at 10:00am local time at https://vfemmes.com/tour. VIP ticket packages are available for all tour dates, starting Wednesday, June 18.
“Hey! Goin out again playing our classics – along with stuff that no one has heard – even us,” said Gordon Gano, lead vocalist and guitarist. “Hope to see you and roll with the rock!”
Since bursting onto the scene in the early ’80s with their groundbreaking self-titled debut, the Violent Femmes have cultivated a fiercely loyal fanbase and influenced generations of musicians. Their live performances remain both unpredictable and exhilarating—a mix of acoustic punk energy, sardonic storytelling, and virtuosic musicianship. The Fall Tour 2025 promises to continue this legacy with a new chapter unfolding with each special engagement.
The official tour dates include The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on October 4, 2025.
Full calendar is as follows:
(Dates subject to change).
*An Evening with the Violent Femmes
More information on the Violent Femmes in available online.