Social Distortion — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 40 Social Distortion setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Toad's Place, New Haven, United States.
Social Distortion live: key facts
Gigvault documents 46 Social Distortion concerts from 2006 to 2026 in 41 cities across 15 countries.
- Typical set length: 17 songs (median of the last 20 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2026-09-29 — Fox Theater - Oakland, Oakland
Social Distortion — artist information
The air crackles with a raw, defiant energy as Social Distortion takes the stage, unleashing a torrent of classic punk-rock fury infused with a distinctive rockabilly swagger. Guitar riffs slice through the haze like switchblades, backed by a rhythm section that pounds with a relentless, street-wise urgency. Every note is a testament to resilience, drawing the crowd into a collective catharsis of shouted choruses and heartfelt anthems. It’s a visceral, authentic experience, where the rebellion feels as fresh as ever, echoing from dive bars to sprawling festival grounds.
Genres: punk rock, punk, rockabilly, rock.
Social Distortion setlist — Toad's Place, New Haven, United States (2026-07-22)
17 songs, in the order played:
- Born to Kill
- Untitled
- Ring of Fire
- Tonight
- No Way Out
- The Creeps
- Mommy's Little Monster
- The Way Things Were
- Far Side of Nowhere
- Don't Keep Me Hanging On
- Partners in Crime
- Ball and Chain
- Through These Eyes
- Story of My Life
- Reach for the Sky
- Dear Lover
- Don't Drag Me Down
Full setlist page for this show
Earlier Social Distortion setlists
Social Distortion setlist — State Theatre, Portland, United States (2026-07-20)
17 songs, in the order played:
- Born to Kill
- Untitled
- Ring of Fire
- Tonight
- No Way Out
- The Creeps
- Mommy's Little Monster
- Far Side of Nowhere
- The Way Things Were
- Partners in Crime
- Ball and Chain
- Through These Eyes
- Story of My Life
- Reach for the Sky
- Dear Lover
- Bad Luck
- Don't Drag Me Down
Social Distortion setlist — Higher Ground Music Hall, South Burlington, United States (2026-07-19)
17 songs, in the order played:
- Born to Kill
- Untitled
- Ring of Fire
- Tonight
- No Way Out
- The Creeps
- Mommy's Little Monster
- Far Side of Nowhere
- The Way Things Were
- Partners in Crime
- Ball and Chain
- Through These Eyes
- Story of My Life
- Don't Keep Me Hanging On
- Reach for the Sky
- Dear Lover
- Don't Drag Me Down
Social Distortion setlist — MTELUS, Montreal, Canada (2026-07-17)
17 songs, in the order played:
- Born to Kill
- Untitled
- Ring of Fire
- Tonight
- No Way Out
- The Creeps
- Mommy's Little Monster
- Far Side of Nowhere
- The Way Things Were
- Partners in Crime
- Ball and Chain
- Through These Eyes
- Story of My Life
- Don't Keep Me Hanging On
- Reach for the Sky
- Dear Lover
- Don't Drag Me Down
Social Distortion setlist — Hard Rock Stage, Ottawa, Canada (2026-07-16)
15 songs, in the order played:
- Born to Kill
- Untitled
- Tonight
- No Way Out
- The Creeps
- Mommy's Little Monster
- The Way Things Were
- Partners in Crime
- Ball and Chain
- Through These Eyes
- Story of My Life
- Don't Keep Me Hanging On
- Reach for the Sky
- Dear Lover
- Don't Drag Me Down
Social Distortion setlist — Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, Dresden, Germany (2026-07-04)
11 songs, in the order played:
- Born to Kill
- Tonight
- No Way Out
- The Creeps
- Mommy's Little Monster
- Partners in Crime
- Through These Eyes
- Story of My Life
- Reach for the Sky
- Dear Lover
- Don't Drag Me Down
Social Distortion setlist — The Barn, Werchter, Belgium (2026-07-03)
12 songs, in the order played:
- Born to Kill
- Untitled
- Tonight
- No Way Out
- The Creeps
- Mommy's Little Monster
- Partners in Crime
- Through These Eyes
- Story of My Life
- Reach for the Sky
- Dear Lover
- Don't Drag Me Down
Social Distortion setlist — Docks, Hamburg, Germany (2026-06-30)
17 songs, in the order played:
- Born to Kill
- Untitled
- Tonight
- Sometimes I Do
- No Way Out
- The Creeps
- Mommy's Little Monster
- Far Side of Nowhere
- The Way Things Were
- Partners in Crime
- Ball and Chain
- Through These Eyes
- Story of My Life
- Don't Keep Me Hanging On
- Reach for the Sky
- Dear Lover
- Don't Drag Me Down
Social Distortion setlist — Amsterdamse Bos, Amstelveen, Netherlands (2026-06-29)
17 songs, in the order played:
- Born to Kill
- Untitled
- Tonight
- Sometimes I Do
- No Way Out
- The Creeps
- Mommy's Little Monster
- Far Side of Nowhere
- The Way Things Were
- Partners in Crime
- Ball and Chain
- Through These Eyes
- Story of My Life
- Don't Keep Me Hanging On
- Reach for the Sky
- Dear Lover
- Don't Drag Me Down
Social Distortion setlist — Helviti, Copenhagen, Denmark (2026-06-27)
3 songs, in the order played:
- Born to Kill
- Mommy's Little Monster
- Story of My Life
Social Distortion setlist — Am Hawerkamp, Münster, Germany (2026-06-26)
11 songs, in the order played:
- Born to Kill
- Tonight
- No Way Out
- The Creeps
- Mommy's Little Monster
- Partners in Crime
- Through These Eyes
- Story of My Life
- Reach for the Sky
- Dear Lover
- Don't Drag Me Down
Social Distortion setlist — Halle 622, Zurich, Switzerland (2026-06-24)
17 songs, in the order played:
- Born to Kill
- Untitled
- Tonight
- Sometimes I Do
- No Way Out
- The Creeps
- Mommy's Little Monster
- Far Side of Nowhere
- The Way Things Were
- Partners in Crime
- Ball and Chain
- Through These Eyes
- Story of My Life
- Don't Keep Me Hanging On
- Reach for the Sky
- Dear Lover
- Don't Drag Me Down
Social Distortion setlist — Kozel Carroponte, Milan, Italy (2026-06-23)
17 songs, in the order played:
- Born to Kill
- Untitled
- Tonight
- Sometimes I Do
- No Way Out
- The Creeps
- Mommy's Little Monster
- Far Side of Nowhere
- The Way Things Were
- Partners in Crime
- Ball and Chain
- Through These Eyes
- Story of My Life
- Don't Keep Me Hanging On
- Reach for the Sky
- Dear Lover
- Don't Drag Me Down
- 2026-06-20 — Recinto Mendizabala, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Born to Kill · Untitled · Tonight · Sometimes I Do · No Way Out · The Creeps · Mommy's Little Monster · Far Side of Nowhere · The Way Things Were · Partners in Crime … +7 more - 2026-06-18 — Warzone Stage, Clisson, France
Born to Kill · Untitled · Tonight · No Way Out · The Creeps · Mommy's Little Monster · Partners in Crime · Ball and Chain · Story of My Life · Reach for the Sky … +2 more - 2026-06-16 — KOKO, London, United Kingdom
Born to Kill · Untitled · Sometimes I Do · Tonight · No Way Out · The Creeps · Mommy's Little Monster · Far Side of Nowhere · The Way Things Were · Partners in Crime … +7 more - 2026-06-14 — Opus Stage, Castle Donington, United Kingdom
Rebel Rebel · Born to Kill · Tonight · No Way Out · The Creeps · Mommy's Little Monster · Partners in Crime · Reach for the Sky · Dear Lover · Don't Drag Me Down - 2026-06-12 — Blue Stage, Nickelsdorf, Austria
Rebel Rebel · Born to Kill · Untitled · Tonight · No Way Out · The Creeps · Mommy's Little Monster · Partners in Crime · Story of My Life · Reach for the Sky … +2 more - 2026-06-11 — Park 360, Hradec Králové, Czechia
Rebel Rebel · Born to Kill · Untitled · Tonight · No Way Out · The Creeps · Mommy's Little Monster · Partners in Crime · Ball and Chain · Story of My Life … +3 more - 2026-06-09 — Columbiahalle, Berlin, Germany
Born to Kill · Untitled · Sometimes I Do · Tonight · No Way Out · The Creeps · Mommy's Little Monster · Far Side of Nowhere · The Way Things Were · Partners in Crime … +7 more - 2026-06-07 — Mandora Stage, Nürburg, Germany
Born to Kill · Untitled · Tonight · No Way Out · The Creeps · Mommy's Little Monster · Partners in Crime · Ball and Chain · Story of My Life · Reach for the Sky … +2 more - 2026-06-06 — Mandora Stage, Nuremberg, Germany
Born to Kill · Untitled · Tonight · No Way Out · The Creeps · Mommy's Little Monster · Partners in Crime · Ball and Chain · Story of My Life · Reach for the Sky … +2 more - 2026-06-04 — Rock Stage, Norje, Sweden
Born to Kill · Untitled · Sometimes I Do · Tonight · No Way Out · The Creeps · Mommy's Little Monster · Partners in Crime · Far Side of Nowhere · The Way Things Were … +6 more - 2026-06-03 — Sentrum Scene, Oslo, Norway
Rebel Rebel · Born to Kill · Untitled · Sometimes I Do · Tonight · No Way Out · The Creeps · Mommy's Little Monster · Far Side of Nowhere · The Way Things Were … +8 more - 2026-05-09 — Fingerprints Music, Long Beach, United States
Born to Kill · Ring of Fire · Tonight · No Way Out · The Way Things Were · Reach for the Sky · Dear Lover · Bad Luck · Ball and Chain - 2026-05-07 — Jimmy Kimmel Live, Los Angeles, United States
Born to Kill - 2026-05-07 — Amoeba Music, Los Angeles, United States
Rebel Rebel · Born to Kill · Ring of Fire · Tonight · No Way Out · The Way Things Were · Reach for the Sky · Dear Lover - 2026-05-05 — In-N-Out Burger Sound Space at KROQ, Los Angeles, United States
Born to Kill · Ring of Fire · Tonight · No Way Out · The Way Things Were · Reach for the Sky · Bad Luck - 2026-02-24 — Silverlake Lounge, Los Angeles, United States
Born to Kill · No Way Out · The Way Things Were · Tonight · Partners in Crime · Crazy Dreamer · Wicked Game · Walk Away (Don't Look Back) · Never Going Back Again · Don't Keep Me Hanging On … +5 more - 2025-12-13 — Kia Forum, Inglewood, United States
Born to Kill · Tonight · Mommy's Little Monster · The Way Things Were · Ring of Fire · Reach for the Sky · Story of My Life - 2025-10-25 — Intuit Dome, Inglewood, United States
Born to Kill · Bad Luck · Dear Lover · Tonight · Machine Gun Blues · Far Side of Nowhere · The Way Things Were · Ring of Fire · Reach for the Sky · Prison Bound … +1 more - 2025-10-18 — Toyota Arena, Ontario, United States
The Cisco Kid · Born to Kill · Bad Luck · Dear Lover · Tonight · Machine Gun Blues · Far Side of Nowhere · The Way Things Were · Ring of Fire · Reach for the Sky … +2 more - 2025-07-21 — McDonald Theatre, Eugene, United States
Born to Kill · Through These Eyes · Untitled · Tonight · The Creeps · Another State of Mind · Mommy's Little Monster · The Way Things Were · Far Side of Nowhere · No Way Out … +6 more - 2025-07-16 — Mishawaka Amphitheatre, Bellvue, United States
Born to Kill · Through These Eyes · Untitled · Tonight · The Creeps · Another State of Mind · Mommy's Little Monster · The Way Things Were · Far Side of Nowhere · No Way Out … +5 more - 2025-07-15 — Boulder Theater, Boulder, United States
Born to Kill · Through These Eyes · Untitled · Tonight · The Creeps · Another State of Mind · Mommy's Little Monster · The Way Things Were · Far Side of Nowhere · No Way Out … +5 more - 2025-07-13 — Diamond Ballroom, Oklahoma City, United States
Born to Kill · Through These Eyes · Untitled · Tonight · The Creeps · Another State of Mind · Mommy's Little Monster · The Way Things Were · No Way Out · Far Side of Nowhere … +5 more - 2025-07-12 — JJ's Live, Fayetteville, United States
Born to Kill · Through These Eyes · Untitled · Tonight · The Creeps · Another State of Mind · Mommy's Little Monster · The Way Things Were · No Way Out · Far Side of Nowhere … +5 more - 2025-07-11 — Uptown Theater, Kansas City, United States
Born to Kill · Through These Eyes · Untitled · Tonight · The Creeps · Another State of Mind · Mommy's Little Monster · No Way Out · Far Side of Nowhere · The Way Things Were … +5 more - 2025-07-09 — The Pageant, St. Louis, United States
Rock 'n' Roll Suicide · Born to Kill · Through These Eyes · Untitled · Tonight · The Creeps · Another State of Mind · Mommy's Little Monster · No Way Out · Far Side of Nowhere … +7 more - 2025-07-06 — Clyde Theatre, Fort Wayne, United States
Born to Kill · Through These Eyes · Untitled · Tonight · The Creeps · Another State of Mind · Mommy's Little Monster · No Way Out · Far Side of Nowhere · The Way Things Were … +5 more
2258 Social Distortion setlists are known in total; the most recent 40 are shown here.
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Songs Social Distortion plays most often live
Across the last 20 Social Distortion concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Born to Kill | 20 of 20 | 100% |
| Mommy's Little Monster | 20 of 20 | 100% |
| Dear Lover | 19 of 20 | 95% |
| Don't Drag Me Down | 19 of 20 | 95% |
| No Way Out | 19 of 20 | 95% |
| Partners in Crime | 19 of 20 | 95% |
| Reach for the Sky | 19 of 20 | 95% |
| Story of My Life | 19 of 20 | 95% |
| The Creeps | 19 of 20 | 95% |
| Tonight | 19 of 20 | 95% |
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Also played Copenhell
Also played Rock am See
Artists related to Social Distortion
These acts have played the same venues or festival line-ups as Social Distortion on the shows tracked here.
Cities where Social Distortion played
- Concerts in Oakland
- Concerts in San Francisco
- Concerts in Las Vegas
- Concerts in Berlin — 2 shows, most recently 2026
- Concerts in Nürburg — 2 shows, most recently 2026
- Concerts in Nürburgring — 2 shows, most recently 2026
- Concerts in Zurich — 2 shows, most recently 2022
- Concerts in New York
Recent Social Distortion shows on Gigvault
- Social Distortion @ Fox Theater - Oakland, Oakland — 2026-09-29
- Social Distortion @ The Masonic, San Francisco — 2026-09-28
- Social Distortion @ The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas — 2026-09-25
- Social Distortion @ Columbiahalle, Berlin — 2026-06-09
- Social Distortion @ Nürburgring (Rock am Ring), Nürburgring — 2026-06-07
- Social Distortion @ Nürburgring (Rock am Ring), Nürburgring — 2026-06-06
- Social Distortion @ X-TRA, Zurich — 2022-05-31
- Social Distortion @ Irving Plaza, New York — 2006-10-13
Logged Social Distortion shows span 2006–2026.
Venues where Social Distortion played
- Social Distortion at Fox Theater - Oakland, Oakland
- Social Distortion at The Masonic, San Francisco
- Social Distortion at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas
- Social Distortion at Columbiahalle, Berlin — 2 shows, most recently 2026
- Social Distortion at Nürburgring, Nürburg
- Social Distortion at Nürburgring (Rock am Ring), Nürburgring — 2 shows, most recently 2026
- Social Distortion at X-TRA, Zurich
- Social Distortion at Irving Plaza, New York
- Social Distortion at Toad's Place, New Haven
- Social Distortion at MTELUS, Montreal
- Social Distortion at Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, Dresden
- Social Distortion at Docks, Hamburg
Festivals Social Distortion played
Social Distortion appears in the line-up of 11 festivals tracked on Gigvault.
- Copenhell 2026
- Download Festival 2026
- Nova Rock Festival 2027
- Rock am Ring 2027
- Rock am See 2012
- Rock for People 2026
- Rock im Park 2027
- Rock Werchter 2026
- Roskilde 2026
- Two Days A Week 2012
- Vainstream Rockfest 2026
Past Social Distortion shows
18 past shows by Social Distortion, kept on Gigvault after the ticketing sources dropped them.
- 2026-10-13 — Ray Charles Terrace at GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live, Los Angeles
- 2026-10-03 — Petco Park, San Diego
- 2026-10-02 — Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood
- 2026-10-01 — Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood
- 2026-09-26 — Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Reno
- 2026-09-23 — The Union, Salt Lake City
- 2026-09-22 — Mission Ballroom, Denver
- 2026-09-20 — Armory, Minneapolis
- 2026-09-17 — The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit
- 2026-09-15 — History Toronto, Toronto
- 2026-09-14 — History Toronto, Toronto
- 2026-09-12 — Brooklyn Paramount, Brooklyn
- 2026-09-11 — Brooklyn Paramount, Brooklyn
- 2026-09-09 — Roadrunner-Boston, Boston
- 2026-09-08 — The Met Presented by Highmark, Philadelphia
- 2026-09-05 — Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park
- 2026-09-04 — The Anthem, Washington
- 2026-09-03 — The Ritz, Raleigh
Who has opened for Social Distortion?
These acts have played as support on Social Distortion shows tracked on Gigvault.
- Descendents
- Grade 2
- The Chats
- Lovebreakers
Who has Social Distortion opened for?
Social Distortion has played as support on shows by these artists.
- Rock am Ring
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Frequently asked questions
Where has Social Distortion played?
Social Distortion shows on Gigvault are documented in 41 cities, including Los Angeles, Inglewood, Nürburgring, Zurich and Amstelveen. Venues include Nürburgring (Rock am Ring) in Nürburgring, Am Hawerkamp in Münster, Amsterdamse Bos in Amstelveen and Blue Stage in Nickelsdorf.
When did Social Distortion last play?
The most recent Social Distortion show on record is 2026-09-29 at Fox Theater - Oakland, Oakland, United States.
How many Social Distortion concerts are on Gigvault?
46 Social Distortion concerts are documented, from 2006 to 2026 across 41 cities.
Which festivals has Social Distortion played?
Social Distortion appears in the line-up of 8 festivals tracked on Gigvault: Download Festival 2026, Copenhell 2026, Rock am See 2012, Rock for People 2026, Rock am Ring 2027 and Rock Werchter 2026.
Who has Social Distortion shared a stage with?
On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, Social Distortion has appeared alongside Descendents, The Chats, Grade 2, A Day to Remember, Airbourne and Alcest.
When is Social Distortion playing live next?
No Social Distortion dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2026-09-29 at Fox Theater - Oakland, Oakland, United States; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.
Where can I find Social Distortion setlists?
40 setlists by Social Distortion are on this page with the full song list in the order played — open any show to see the songs, the date and the venue.
How many songs does Social Distortion play live?
Social Distortion typically plays 17 songs — most concerts land between 12 and 17 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does Social Distortion open with?
Social Distortion opened 17 of the last 20 concerts with "Born to Kill".
What song does Social Distortion close with?
Social Distortion closed 19 of the last 20 concerts with "Don't Drag Me Down".
Which songs does Social Distortion always play?
2 songs were on the setlist at all 20 of the last recorded Social Distortion concerts: Born to Kill, Mommy's Little Monster.
What rare songs has Social Distortion played recently?
1 song appeared only once across the last 20 concerts: Bad Luck.
Does Social Distortion play the same setlist every night?
Partly. Two consecutive Social Distortion concerts share about 11 of roughly 14 songs — a stable core with a rotating remainder.