Social Distortion Washington Tickets - The Anthem

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The Chats

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The Chats are a pub-punk shed-rock band from Queensland, Australia. Formed in high school, they released a self-titled debut EP and Get This In Ya. Their song Smoko went viral on YouTube, and they’re known for loud, chaotic live shows.

Social Distortion

12 concerts

Social Distortion is an Orange County punk band led by Mike Ness. After 15 years, they returned with the 11-song album Born to Kill, revisiting 1970s sounds. Highlights include “Born to Kill,” “Partners in Crime,” “The Way Things Were” and “Tonight.”

Descendents

12 concerts

Formed in L.A.’s South Bay in 1978, Descendents became key figures in the Southern California punk movement after adding singer Milo Aukerman in 1980. Their early releases include the Fat EP (1981) and Milo Goes to College (1982).

Concert Info

Genre: Punk Rock, Skate punk, Rock, Pop, Indie / Alternative, Alternative Rock, Emo / Hardcore / Punk, Ska Punk, Rockabilly, Hardcore punk, Psychobilly, alternative, melodic hardcore, australian garage punk, punk 'n' roll, socal pop punk

Join the Social Distortion concert in Washington at The Anthem on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 7:30 PM, featuring The Chats and Descendents. Tickets are moving quickly.

Super Excellent Seats Information

Super Excellent Seats are non-transferrable and day-of-show pick up only. No Alternate Pickup is available for Super Excellent Seats. Prior to doors, Super Excellent Seats can be picked up at the box office. After doors, Super Excellent Seats can be picked up at the entrance located at 900 Maine Ave.

Schedule and Event Details

Opening acts, door times, and set times are always subject to change.

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Venue Info

The Anthem Music Venue Capacity: 6,000

901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

theanthemdc.com

+1 202-888-0020

About The Anthem

The Anthem is a 2,500-6,000-capacity state-of-the-art music venue and auditorium in Washington, D.C.'s Southwest Waterfront, opened in 2017 as a centerpiece of The Wharf redevelopment. Its flexible design, featuring a movable stage and balconies engineered for proximity, offers a dynamic range of intimate to large-scale concerts and events.