Post Punk Events in Los Angeles
Post-punk emerged in the late 1970s as artists moved beyond the raw simplicity of punk rock to embrace experimentalism and art-rock sensibilities. Find upcoming Post Punk events in Los Angeles below.
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Upcoming Post Punk Events · Los Angeles

AfroGoth Fest 2026 Day 2
Sat, 18 Jul @ 6:00 PM
Haunt Me
Sun, 19 Jul @ 8:00 PM
.com
Thu, 23 Jul @ 8:00 PM
The Craft
Fri, 24 Jul @ 10:00 PM
Parts & Labor, Molly Horses, HLLLYH
Fri, 24 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Bass Drum of Death, MEMO PST
Sat, 25 Jul @ 7:30 PM
Two Skull Cinema Club: A Beautiful Place Screening
Sun, 26 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Violent Femmes, Performing Violent Femmes + Hallowed Ground plus Greatest Hits + Fan Faves
Tue, 28 Jul @ 6:00 PM
More Ephemerol with FoXix & Jackie Body
Wed, 29 Jul @ 9:30 PM
Violent Femmes: Performing Violent Femmes + Hallowed Ground
Wed, 29 Jul @ 6:00 PM
Violent Femmes, Performing Greatest Hits + Fan Faves plus Core Tracks from The Blind Leading The Naked with Album Producer Jerry
Thu, 30 Jul @ 6:00 PM
Johnny Dynamite, Blone Noble, Hemwick Witch
Thu, 30 Jul @ 9:00 PM
Goth Barbie at Club Decades
Fri, 31 Jul @ 10:00 PM
Violent Femmes, Performing Greatest Hits + Fan Faves plus Core Tracks from The Blind Leading The Naked with Album Producer Jerry
Fri, 31 Jul @ 9:00 PM
Vick Vapors
Fri, 31 Jul @ 8:00 PM
Alt 80's Takeover! U2 + The Cure + Inxs + Morrissey Tributes
Sat, 1 Aug @ 7:00 PM
Iceage
Thu, 6 Aug @ 7:00 PM
Yard Act
Thu, 6 Aug @ 8:00 PM
Marie Antoinette Ball
Fri, 7 Aug @ 10:00 PM
Start Making Sense - A Tribute to The Talking Heads
Fri, 7 Aug @ 8:00 PM
Iceage
Fri, 7 Aug @ 7:00 PM
Destrends, Ughh, Cinnamon
Fri, 7 Aug @ 7:00 PM
Parlour Magic w/ Lover's Guilt, Lizard Cohen
Sat, 8 Aug @ 7:00 PM
DONUTS: A Disco Party
Sat, 8 Aug @ 9:30 PMSound profile
A vocal-driven, high-energy sound.
About Post Punk
Post-punk emerged in the late 1970s as artists moved beyond the raw simplicity of punk rock to embrace experimentalism and art-rock sensibilities. The genre is defined by its prominent, driving basslines and motoric drumming, often paired with jagged, non-traditional guitar work and an increasing integration of synthesizers or tape loops. Its atmosphere is typically moody, angular, and introspective, reflecting a shift from punk's external aggression to more complex, internalized expressions of existentialism and social critique. By blending the DIY ethics of punk with influences from dub, krautrock, and funk, post-punk established a creative foundation that directly informed the development of gothic rock, industrial, and alternative music.
Also known as: Postpunk
Post Punk events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Post Punk music?
- Post-punk emerged in the late 1970s as artists moved beyond the raw simplicity of punk rock to embrace experimentalism and art-rock sensibilities. The genre is defined by its prominent, driving basslines and motoric drumming, often paired with jagged, non-traditional guitar work and an increasing integration of synthesizers or tape loops. Its atmosphere is typically moody, angular, and introspective, reflecting a shift from punk's external aggression to more complex, internalized expressions of …
- What Post Punk events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Post Punk events in Los Angeles - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Post Punk events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Post Punk music?
- Post Punk music scores high on vocality (75%), energy (72%), tempo (65%), and lower on commerciality (38%), valence (35%). These qualities shape the typical Post Punk sound at live events and club nights.
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