# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 45 Years of Violent Femmes
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝟒𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 “𝟒𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐬” 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫

The Iconic Folk-Punk Trailblazers to Hit the Road to Celebrate Four and a Half Decades of Raw Energy, Fearless Songwriting, and Crowd-Chanting Chaos

Forty-five years after busking on the streets of Milwaukee and redefining folk-punk forever, Violent Femmes have announced that they are hitting the road to celebrate their milestone with a full-throttle tour bringing their raucous live show to stages across the country. 

Based on undeniable tracks from “Blister in the Sun” to “Add It Up,” the Femmes have built one of the most unpredictable and enduring careers in alternative music — part punk sermon, part folk jam, and all attitude. The 45th anniversary trek will bring that singular energy as they rip through their greatest hits, deep cuts, and fan favorites, all with the unfiltered, acoustic bite that made them legends. 

Formed in 1981, Violent Femmes flipped the music world on its head with their raw, acoustic-driven, self-titled, debut album — a record that went platinum without ever cracking the Billboard Top 200. Their sound– part street-corner folk, part punk snarl –influenced generations of artists and cultivated a fiercely loyal fanbase that remains devoted to this day. Four and a half decades in, the Femmes are still as defiant, joyful, and relevant as ever with their hit song “Blister in the Sun” featured in Netflix’s acclaimed 2025 series “Four Seasons” and the band continuing to sell out venues on each tour. After 45 years of defying expectations and igniting generations, Violent Femmes prove that true originals don’t fade — they just play louder.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/huntington/45-years-of-violent-femmes/200029988004648
- **Event Categories**: music, trips-adventures, entertainment, trekking, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 368

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Huntington
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center
- **lat**: 38.42075
- **long**: -82.44292
- **full address**: Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center, 925 4th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701-1408, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 45 Years of Violent Femmes
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/68bd71011b08df653ffdd31e48aff5fb829b4d4cef5933fad6dd0b0cb64472ea-rimg-w1200-h675-dced008c-gmir?v=1777212947

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 45 Years of Violent Femmes being held?
  - **A:** 45 Years of Violent Femmes takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center, 925 4th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701-1408, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 45 Years of Violent Femmes?
  - **A:** 45 Years of Violent Femmes is organized by Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 45 Years of Violent Femmes is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Huntington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 360+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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