This event is in the past.It took place on March 3, 2026 at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium.
The legendary folk-punk trio Violent Femmes take the Santa Cruz Civic stage with their raw, acoustic-driven anthems that have been fueling sing-alongs since 1983. Expect "Blister in the Sun," "Add It Up," and that unmistakable stripped-down energy that makes every show feel like a basement party.
iconic alt-rock
acoustic punk energy
sing-along classics
intimate venue
Tips
🎸folk-punk stripped to its acoustic bones
🪑skip front row, aim for second or third
🍷beer, wine, and snacks available
Violent Femmes
Santa Cruz
The legendary folk-punk trio Violent Femmes take the Santa Cruz Civic stage with their raw, acoustic-driven anthems that have been fueling sing-alongs since 1983. Expect "Blister in the Sun," "Add It Up," and that unmistakable stripped-down energy that makes every show feel like a basement party.
iconic alt-rock
acoustic punk energy
sing-along classics
intimate venue
Tips
🎸folk-punk stripped to its acoustic bones
🪑skip front row, aim for second or third
🍷beer, wine, and snacks available
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